James Nesbitt reveals global ambition for his Northern Irish accent

• Ballymena-born actor James Nesbitt has revealed his ongoing fight to use his native Northern Irish accent in his screen roles, stating that he wants the sound to travel the world.
• The 61-year-old star explained that his recent appearances in Netflix's popular Harlan Coben adaptations have granted him a global platform and worldwide recognition.
• Nesbitt recalled demanding to use his own accent during his audition for the ITV hit Cold Feet, pointing out to the director that it would be the first time a Northern Irish voice featured in a drama unrelated to the Troubles.
• Discussing his personal identity, Nesbitt shared that he holds both British and Irish passports and considers himself to be an Irish Protestant from the North of Ireland while respecting how others choose to self-identify.

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James Nesbitt on why he fights to use Northern Irish accent in films and TV