Colin Farrell has revealed he is a firm believer in extraterrestrial life and believes aliens may already be walking among us.
The Irish actor who plays an alien in his Apple TV+ series Sugarwas asked about his personal beliefs on the subject at the Season 2 premiere at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
He didn’t hesitate.
“Do I believe that sentient beings from distant lands, or distant ethers, heavenly things that we may not be able to understand with our limited minds exist? Yes, of course,” he told Black.
“I have a feeling they probably know of our existence and they’ve probably visited us and can move among us, man, can move among us in all kinds of ways… I wouldn’t think in malicious ways, but maybe I’m idealistic and if I am, that’s okay.”
Farrell also used the opportunity to champion something closer to home, the experience of filming Sugar on location in Los Angeles itself, which he described as truly rare and special.
“It was magical to shoot here and look, it’s very uncommon for a show or a picture to shoot in LA because it’s not cheap and the tax breaks are bad,” he said.
“It’s amazing to be able to do this. Everyone was able to stay home with their families and just go to work and kill it. There are great crews here. You won’t find better technicians and craftsmen.”
Executive producer Simon Kinberg echoed the sentiment.
“I’ve shot almost nothing in my entire career in LA and I’m always desperate to be here,” he said.
“Every artist I know who lives in Los Angeles, including myself, wants to film here. We write things that take place here and there and every now and then on a show like this we get to shoot here, but it’s so rare.”
The comments come at a time when Los Angeles continues to struggle to attract productions, with many shows and movies choosing to film elsewhere due to costs and limited tax incentives, making Sugar’s commitment to the city all the more remarkable.
