Connor Mason may not pilot the lifeboat, but Paterson Joseph is able to pilot us back in time, in his book, Julius Caesar and Me: Exploring Shakespeare’s African Play.
“For Paterson Joseph, his experience of playing Brutus in Julius Caesar was a defining point in his career, and a transformative experience. Joseph serves up details of the rehearsal process; his key collaborations during an eclectic career; as well as his experience of working with a majority black cast.”
From March 1st – 31st we are asking every Clockblocker who reads this page, to go to http://bigread.london/ and vote for Mr Joseph’s book by clicking on the star above his title.
And give him a follow on twitter @ignatius_sancho, where he just might answer one of your burning Timeless questions.
We recently asked about Mason’s relationship with Rufus, and if Season two changes the dynamic, and this was the wonderful answer we received:
Good first question.
Full Disclosure: I had always felt that Connor’s ‘turn for the better’ was a little rushed. I almost half-doubted it when I watched at home. I realised why immediately.
— Paterson Joseph (@ignatius_sancho) March 3, 2018
A vital ‘ReConnor-ciliation’ Scene, as I had begun calling all the final scenes I had with each character I had previously double-crossed. Jiya, Denise, Lucy and Wyatt. But the one scene that was the clincher for my storyline was cut …
— Paterson Joseph (@ignatius_sancho) March 3, 2018
You will recall the scene where Jiya lies in a hospital bed, still reeling from her Time Jump. In the corridor, just before this scene, Connor apologises sincerely to Rufus for not intervening sooner. Before he nearly lost Rufus to an Al Capone bullet.
— Paterson Joseph (@ignatius_sancho) March 3, 2018
It’s broken and open. Almost tearful, but stoical still. Mal and I were pleased we’d turned some often repetitive story beats into a fine Father – Son reconciliation arc. But, alas …
— Paterson Joseph (@ignatius_sancho) March 3, 2018
However, lift up your sad head. Frown no more. For in season 2 comes the New Improved Rufus-Mason relationship. Based on mutual respect as men. Though Connor sees Rufus as a Hero. Moving, I think.
— Paterson Joseph (@ignatius_sancho) March 3, 2018
