Tom Blyth Is Your All-American British Boy
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- British actor Tom Blyth, known for his American roles and training at Juilliard, is starring as Lieutenant Junior Grade Daniel Kaffee in the Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s "A Few Good Men," directed by Michael Arden.
- Blyth discusses the challenges of mastering Sorkin’s rapid-fire, precise dialogue and the responsibility of portraying Kaffee’s complex character arc from a disengaged lawyer to a committed defender.
- The revival updates the script with current military insights and resonates with contemporary political issues, including military leadership controversies and toxic masculinity themes reflected in the play.
- Blyth reflects on his personal connection to the military, his affinity for American culture and accent, and the pressure of stepping into a role famously played by Tom Cruise, aiming to bring a scrappier, less charismatic interpretation.
- On his career, Blyth aspires to balance commercial success with diverse, meaningful roles and contemplates the pros and cons of becoming a movie star or joining major franchises like James Bond.
