5 Key Things About Anthony Head’s Major New Role
- Anthony Head, best known as the uptight but hilarious Rupert Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has just signed on for a high-profile mystery series that is already being called the next big streaming hit.
- The show, titled “The Last Recital,” will see Head playing a retired concert pianist drawn into a murder investigation, tapping into his rarely-seen dramatic range.
- Fans are buzzing because this marks Head’s first major TV lead since his acclaimed turn in the BBC series “Merlin,” where he played King Uther Pendragon for five seasons.
- Production is set to begin next month in London, with rumors of a surprise cameo from another Buffy alum that has internet sleuths already working overtime.
- With his signature blend of dry wit and gravitas, Anthony Head is primed to deliver a performance that could dominate award season buzz and revive nostalgia for his iconic 90s role.