Michael Sheen follows Frost

5 months ago 12th Jan 13:30

Michael Sheen "secretly followed" David Frost for his new movie role.

The actor portrays the journalist in 'Frost/Nixon', which tells the story of his legendary 1977 television interview with shamed former US president Richard Nixon, and Michael admits he resorted to covert tactics to get the role right.

I wanted to watch how he walked and then I took a picture to get his stance

He is quoted as saying: "I just followed him. That sounds a bit creepy, doesn't it? I took photographs of the back of his head. I wanted to watch how he walked and then I took a picture to get his stance. It is a bit weird."

The Welsh-born actor - who portrayed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in both 'The Queen' and 'The Deal' - recently admitted Frost was "very supportive and generous" while he prepared for the role.

He said: "He's the ultimate club member. He knows everybody. He introduced me to the Prime Minister Gordon Brown for God's sake."

'Frost/Nixon', directed by Ron Howard, is in cinemas now.