In this great little behind the scenes video, Luke Pasqualino gives away some of the secrets to The Musketeers action scene special effects.
Luke Pasqualino as D’Artagnan in the 2014 BBC TV series, The Musketeers – Image Credit: BBC/Larry Horricks
With help from producer Colin Wratten, and showing more of his humorous side than you usually get to see on screen, the D’Artagnan actor reveals how some of combat visual effects are achieved.
From squib packs for musket shot wounds and retractable-blade swords, to sugar glass bottles and exploding melons, lets hop Luke isn’t giving too much away here:
Well if the series writers ever run out of ideas, or even as a spin-off show, the BBC could always turn The Musketeers into an action comedy. Having watched this behind the scenes video, I’m sure a lot of viewers would love to see that.
Based on ‘The Three Musketeers’, the series continues in its current action-drama format Sunday nights on BBC One, with catch-up via iPlayer. Fans of Luke can also catch the 24-year-old actor as part of the cast lineup in BBC Two’s comedy series, Inside No. 9.
Luke Pasqualino is a British actor known for his breakout role as Freddie McClair in the hit teen drama Skins. Born in Peterborough in 1990, Pasqualino quickly gained attention for his charismatic screen presence and ability to bring depth to complex characters. His performance on Skins earned him a loyal fan base and opened doors to international projects.
After leaving the series, Pasqualino expanded his career with roles in both television and film. He portrayed d’Artagnan in the BBC’s swashbuckling adventure series The Musketeers and later starred in Syfy’s acclaimed science-fiction drama Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome. His versatility has also been showcased in British crime dramas and independent films, proving his range beyond youthful roles.
With his combination of talent and screen appeal, Luke Pasqualino continues to be one of the UK’s most compelling actors, attracting audiences worldwide through both mainstream and cult productions.