Kevin Carroll Joins The Cast Of The “Let The Right One In” TV Series!

Kevin Carroll, who was the lead in The Boys of St. Vincent, has joined the cast of the “Let The Right One In” TV series. Kevin will play a character named Tom and is expected to appear in about 10 episodes throughout season 1. Kevin’s first episode is set to air on September 8th!

About the show

The show is based on the film by Swedish filmmaker; Tomas Alfredson, which tells a story of a bullied 12-year old boy; who falls victim to an ancient vampire girl; living next door.

“Let the Right One In” is a 2008 Swedish romantic horror film; based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s 2004 novel of the same name.

The story revolves around Oskar, an introverted boy living in Blackeberg, Stockholm, who develops a friendship with Eli, whose appearance is initially that of a young girl; but turns out to be a centuries-old vampire child.

Kevin Caroll in “Let The Right One In”

Kevin Carroll plays Tom and will appear in about ten episodes throughout season one.” Kevin’s first episode is set to air on September eighth! The actor was also featured as ‘Cedric’ in The Boys of St Vincent, so this role marks his second time appearing alongside former cast members from St Vincent, including Kirk Bovill (Father Thomas), Tim Draxl (Father Kevin), and Danny Glover. Kevin has also previously starred in Tomorrow People, The Halcyon, and Bletchley Circle: San Francisco. Kevin Carroll is an actor from Ireland who now lives London.”

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Why did Kevin Carroll choose to join the cast?

Kevin said he was “drawn by the opportunity to work with such talented people.” Indeed, judging from our conversation, Kevin has already had his first day on set – where he met co-star Ia Britney who plays Eli! In fact, we were so excited by this meeting (Kevin even gave her some advice!) that when she joined us for a chat after Kevin’s interview, we couldn’t resist having a chat with her too.

Kevin Carroll talked to us about his character Kevin Bovill and the TV series in general: “Father Kevin is an Irish priest who has come over from Ireland for this job at the Catholic school,” Kevin reveals. “He wants to help people, but he soon realizes that there are some forces out there who won’t let him.” He tells me how much he enjoyed meeting all of the cast members – especially those playing children Eli (Ia Britney), Sammy (Tommy Knight), and Mary Janeskyiova (Sterling Beaumon).

But what really made him want to join?

Kevin explains: “The script was really good, and it’s a different take on vampires. It has all the scares, thrills – but also great humor.” Kevin Carroll in let the right one in the show.

He tells me how much he enjoyed meeting all of the cast members – especially those playing children Eli (Ia Britney), Sammy (Tommy Knight), and Mary Janeskyiova (Sterling Beaumon).

Let The Right One In Plotline

Over the course of the series, Eli [played by Ia Britnei] will be befriended by a lonely 12-year-old boy named Oskar (Kare Hedebrant). In turn, for his friendship with Eli, Oskar receives “respite” from bullies at school and becomes part of a small group that includes both boys and girls. However, when it comes to romance, there’s only one girl he’s interested in – Eli!

What can we expect from the series?

“The series will be a coming-of-age story about Eli and Oskar’s relationship. There are no vampires in the show; it is set against the backdrop of a small Swedish town that seems idyllic, but things aren’t always as they seem.” Kevin Carroll told us in an exclusive interview.

Character Analysis for the Series

Oskar: Kevin Carroll admitted that he was drawn to the role of Oskar for its complexity. “He is not an ‘easy’ character. So I have had a lot more fun with him.” Oskar struggles with being bullied at school. And feeling disconnected from his family – especially since they are still recovering; from the death of their daughter, who drowned in a local lake; when she was just three years old. Kevin admits it’s been difficult playing such heavy scenes but also said that this kind of work has helped him grow as an actor over time.

Eli/Hedebrant: As Eli becomes friends with both boys and girls her age, Kevin points out that adults will never really understand what kids their age are going through. Kevin says, “In the past, I have played a lot of tough-guy roles, and being able to play such an emotional character is very challenging but at the same time rewarding for me.”