Slow Horses writer Will Smith says Jersey helped shape career
The lead writer behind hit television drama Slow Horses has credited Jersey with helping launch his career.
TL;DR
- Will Smith, lead writer for Slow Horses, credits Jersey for helping launch his career.
- Smith grew up on the island and attended Victoria College.
- He described Jersey's creative community as a 'fertile, supportive environment'.
- Slow Horses is nominated for nine awards at the upcoming Primetime Emmys.
- Smith is nominated in the Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series category.
- He previously won two Emmys for his work on 'Veep' and one in 2024 for 'Slow Horses'.
- Smith praised Jersey's teachers for encouraging his love of storytelling.
- He finds attending awards ceremonies still surreal, recalling being in the same room as Harrison Ford.
- Smith emphasizes the importance of writing for personal satisfaction, regardless of external reception.