That time spent with Luca does change Marcus, who returns to Chicago with fresh ideas for a new dessert menu and plenty of enthusiasm. So, we spoke about that, which really helped us to bring that in.' Bon appétit This character Luca, he doesn't expect Marcus to care but soon realises he does, he's keen to learn. The people who care will be fed whilst those who don't will just bounce around until they are done. Some of my experiences in the kitchen, you can tell who cares and who doesn't. He made some cookies that were incredible as he took it very seriously - I was secretly jealous that I can't make cookies that good! We spoke a lot about the scenes, talking through them, how Luca saw something in Marcus. It's simply a pleasure as a viewer to witness that, hence why it's understandable that showrunner Storer dedicated the entirety of episode four to the duo, with it acting almost like a standalone instalment.īoyce says he got on with Poulter the minute the pair met each other, which helped bring to the screen this easy chemistry: 'He was awesome! We met, kicked it a day, and it was just very natural. The dynamic between Boyce's Marcus and Poulter's Luca is certainly a highlight of the second season, as the two gradually open up to each other, sharing their experiences and stories.

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