Age: 46
male
Sam graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 2003. He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Award (Most Promising Performance) for Outlying Islands at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs. Sam has appeared in various TV programmes including: A Very British Sex Scandal (Channel 4), Any Human Heart (Film4), Midsomer Murders (ITV) and as a regular character in BBC Soaps River City and Doctors. His film leads include: Young Alexander The Great (Ilya Salkind Company) and Emulsion (White Lantern Films), while theatre credits include: Plague Over England (Duchess, West End), MacBeth (Nottingham, Edinburgh Lyceum), Romeo And Juliet (Dundee Rep) and Hamlet (Citizens Glasgow).
"Countdown" centres around the lives of Lily and Dave, a quirky and lovable couple living in a small town. One day, while browsing through a dusty old bookstore, they come across a mysterious book with no author or title. Intrigued, they begin to read it and quickly realize that it contains vivid and detailed prophecies about an imminent global catastrophe that will happen in just one week. Determined to uncover the truth and prevent the predicted disaster, Lily and Dave embark on an extraordinary journey that will test their relationship and challenge their perceptions of reality. As Lily, played by Ashley Johnson, and Dave, played by John Krasinski, delve deeper into the enigmatic book, they encounter a series of cryptic clues and unexpected obstacles that lead them on a thrilling and often hilarious quest to save the world. Along the way, they grapple with their own personal dilemmas and confront their fears, making discoveries about themselves and each other that they never could have anticipated. As the clock ticks down towards the predicted doomsday, Lily and Dave must unravel the secrets of the book, follow its clues, and overcome numerous challenges to save the world. Along the way, they learn about the power of hope, the importance of human connection, and the true meaning of love.
