Overview
- In new RTÉ interviews, Moloney described the show’s pressure-cooker atmosphere as “very stressful” and like “fighting to survive.”
- He said he leaned into a warm “daddy/granddad” persona to seem harmless, a tactic he believes helped deflect suspicion.
- Moloney linked his composure and quick reads of people to three decades as a prison officer, crediting constant vigilance from that job.
- He addressed the now-viral hug mission, noting he avoided hugging in the castle because it would have looked out of character as another player carried out the gesture.
- Coverage highlighted surging viewer interest dubbed “Paudie fever,” with interviews also hinting at a family thread within the cast that raised the emotional stakes.