James Corden shares insights on the beloved characters Smith and Nessa from Gavin And Stacey and their complicated relationship.
Barry Island: So, James Corden recently opened up about why fans will never see Smithy and Nessa as a married couple. In a documentary, he mentioned that their relationship had to end in a certain way. He felt it was clear from the first Christmas special that they were meant to be together, even if it was messy.
He explained that when Smithy finally decided to marry Nessa, it was a big moment. But Ruth Jones, who co-wrote the show, said that seeing them together in everyday life just wouldn’t work. It’s like, can you really picture Smithy taking out the trash? It’s just not the same.
They also talked about how they brought back Sonia, Smithy’s other love interest, because she wasn’t really on people’s minds. Corden said it was important to show that choice, even if it felt a bit out of the blue.
In the documentary, they shared some behind-the-scenes stories, like how they almost scrapped the 2019 Christmas special because they thought it was terrible. But after a good chat and some dinner, they decided to give it another shot, and it turned out great.
As they wrapped up filming, Corden expressed how proud he was of the cast and how much they contributed to the show’s success. Ruth Jones echoed those sentiments, saying she felt blessed to be part of such a beautiful project. It’s clear that both of them have a lot of love for the show and the people involved.
