Martin Compston joins us to discuss The Revenge Club, the genre-blending comedy thriller that has quickly become a must-watch. In this in-depth interview, Compston talks about playing Callum, a divorced father juggling grief, anger and desperation while navigating the blurred line between revenge and justice.
Based on the book The Othello Club, The Revenge Club revolves a group of divorcees who start to prank one another’s exes but soon the games become deadly.
Best known for intense, high-octane thrillers, Compston explains what drew him to The Revenge Club and why the scripts immediately stood out. He reflects on stepping slightly outside his comfort zone into comedy, while still retaining the tension and mystery that define the show. The conversation explores Callum’s emotional journey, the pressures of fatherhood, the impact of shared custody, and how the character’s motivations come from a place of love and loss rather than spite.
We spoke to Martin Compston about what attracted him to the role as well as the chemistry between the group and Aimee-Ffion Edwards. We also discuss whether Filth is a “Scottish Christmas film”!
