Mackenzie Crook Has 'Merlin' In Stitches

2 months ago 16th Sep 13:00

Mackenzie Crook angered actors on the set of 'Merlin' because he wouldn't stop "fooling around".

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star - who makes a cameo role as evil warlock Cedric in the BBC drama - forced his co-stars to film scenes late into the night because he kept making them laugh on set.

We spent 11 hours filming just one battle scene

Colin Morgan, who plays the title role of Merlin, said: "He was a little devil. We spent 11 hours filming just one battle scene.

"There were a few times where I had to get quite annoyed with him - but he'd throw in a couple of winks to see what I would do and, of course, I'd crack up. It took hours to film."

Despite the delays, Colin says the new series is going to leave fans begging for more.

He explained to Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Coming back after the first series, we are doing things bigger and better than ever in terms of plotlines and special effects.

"The characters face quite a few challenges this year too. There's a bond between Arthur and Merlin that's tested to the brink."