Constantine star Matt Ryan answered fans’ question today on Twitter.
Q Is the show going to consist of a linear storyline or monster of the week style?
A It will be a bit of both.
Q Is Constantine going to make another name card?
A If I have anything to do with it. It should say ‘petty dabbler.’
Q Is punk rock John gonna show up in the show or was that picture just for the exclusive webisode thing?
A He might, it would be fun to explore what he was like back in those days.
Q Do you believe in demons and the occult personally? How has that affected your character?”
A I’ve done a lot research and reading and after spending so much time in this world it’s hard not to.
Q I love the show but I guess I miss one feature so many people noticed… So, is Constantine going to finally start smoking?
A There will be more smoking.
Q Before playing the role of John Constantine (perfectly) had you read the Hellblazer comics before?
A Not really. I had heard about them but not read them.
Q What’s your favourite song right now?
A Take Me to Church by Hozier.
Q What are your plans after the show is done shooting? Besides a probable media tour of some sort? And don’t say “magic school”!
A Hahaha a yoga retreat.
Q What did you think the first time you looked in the mirror and you realized you were a blonde?
A Oh shit is that John?
Q Who was your favorite superhero growing up?
A Batman and Superman.
Q If you could make any character cameo on Constantine who would it be?
A Lucifer #dangeroushabits
Q What do you have for breakfast?
A Cigarettes and eggs.
Q What do you love most about John?
A His sense of humour.
Q I’ve heard you keep Hellblazer issues close at hand on set – which is your favorite story?
A #DangerousHabits
Q Have you taken anything from other characters you’ve portrayed into this one? Like Mick from Suspect Behavior?
A I like to keep something from every part I play, I have the dog tags I wore for Mick.
Q (asked by Irish actor Emmett Scanlan) Who’d drink who under the table, Jim or John?
A You know the answer to that ;-), Scanlan!
Q You mentioned you’ve messed up dreams because of filming etc. Care to share just one?
A Errrrm no.
Q I think your rendition of Constantine is spot on! What is the one aspect of Constantine that you enjoy acting out the most?
A His dry wit and cynical nature.
Q Have you met the Atlanta Falcons QB with whom you share a name?
A No but I want to.
Q What’s it like playing a comic book character? What would you be doing if you weren’t playing Constantine?
A I love it, probably in a pub having a pint.
Q How much of the original Hellblazer did you read?
A I’ve read about 130 issues and still counting.
Q Who would you prefer as your partner in crime: John Constantine or Edward Kenway?
A Great Q. In a way they are similar. If I had to pick, John. More tricks up his sleeve.
Q Out of curiosity, what made NBC lighten up on the smoking policy when it comes to the show? Will we see a Dangerous Habits arc?
A Not sure but would love to.
Q Do blondes have more fun?
A I’ve yet to have the time to discover that haha
Q What’s your favorite band?
A I have lots, been listening to a lot of Pink Floyd again.
Q How close to the edge can we expect this version of John to walk?
A Let’s see how far we can take him.
Q How much research did you do for the role once you were cast?
A As much as possible.
Q What about Constantine makes it stand out among other supernatural shows and make it lasting?
A One word for that. #John.
Q Is that your tattoo we see in the episode last week?
A Yep.
Q Where were you when you were told you got the role of John? What was your first reaction?
A I was hung over in bed, and I almost shit myself.
Q What is your favourite John Constantine quote?
A If you’re not up for a laugh don’t come to the game.
Q What do you think a man like John Constantine’s greatest weakness is?
A His arrogance and his compulsion to help humanity.
Q Favorite villain from the comics?
A #PapaMidnite is up there. #badassvoodoo
Q Is it coincidence you look like John or did you make a deal with The First of the Three for the look?
A I looked like this before John.
Q What’s the strangest thing the writers have put you through so far?
A Where do I start? This week I’m naked covered in blood.
Q (asked by director Romeo Tirone) Who is your favorite director?
A Errrrm great director of this week’s episode called Juliet 😉
Q Have you rendered the dialogue “John Constantine, Asshole” in the series?
A I think Zed will mention it a few times.
Q Since John knows spells and incantations, do you believe he can take Superman?
A Hell yes.
Q Plan to do more of the convention circuit? Not just SDCC?
A Would love to when time permits.
Q What do you relate to most about Constantine as a character?
A His sense of humour.
Q Have you ever climbed Snowdon?
A No but I’d like to.
Q Do you think John Constantine and Edward Kenway would like each other?
A Two peas in a pod but John would screw Ed over.
Q Constantine’s back story is definitely dark. Did that attract you to the character or make you hesitant to play him?
A Attract.
Q Will Conjob (or the wardrobe department) ever realize that no one “really” wears their tie that loose?
A They do where I come from. Ha.
Q Describe Constantine in five words.
A Con man, humanist, joker. Bastard.
Q What are your favorite episodes so far?
A Episode 4 is my fave so far.
Q Describe Joseph Morgan in one word.
A Brother.
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Constantine, Friday nights on NBC, 10 pm Eastern/9 pm central
