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Part 2 of the longer versions of the Associated Press video interview, which Tom did in New York before the Da Vinci's Demons premiere in April. The first uploaded version is only 2 minutes 40 seconds long; the 2 uploaded by AP News are around 4 mintes each. The video and an interview transcript are below.

British actor Tom Riley takes on the role of da Vinci in the series. He says there's a number of Batman-Da Vinci correlations in the show and one clear nod for the audience. Riley notes that Batman creator

Two longer versions of the Associated Press video interview, which Tom did in New York before the Da Vinci's Demons premiere in April, have been shared on You Tube. The original version is only 2 minutes 40 seconds long; the 2 new ones uploaded by AP News are around 4 mintes each. Here is part 1, along with the transcript.   

SheKnows: Da Vinci isn't afraid to let his colors show. Are you similar to him?

Tom Riley: I wish I had even half the ability to stay as absolutely true to himself and his beliefs as he does or be as utterly unashamed and unafraid of how he comes across to others. It speaks of a man with a singular vision. I spend too much time apologizing and second-guessing myself. It probably means I'm easier to be around, but it also means I'll never invent the helicopter...

Confusingly, while Den of Geek.com posted a mixed review of the Da Vinci's Demons finale this week, it turns out that the site is UK based, and the US version Den of Geek website has shared a brilliant review of the whole series, telling us why we should be watching the show. Read it in full here. 

An amazing video of the Da Vinci's Demons team, during the Florence press tour in April, has been shared online.

We see wonderful glimpses of all the cast discovering the various sites made famous by Leonardo da Vinci.

An interview with Tom for the Greek site Free Cinema, from during the press junket, has also been recently uploaded.

Composer Bear McCreary has uploaded a brilliant new vlog, with the cast of Da Vinci's Demons in Florence, where they discussed the series score. He also reveals that the soundtrack will be available to download from 28th May! 

Tom and the cast are interviewed briefly in a new video shared by EW, focusing on the Renaissance fashion for Da Vinci's Demons. Costume designer Annie Symonds offers some background to the style choices, including Leonardo's leather jacket and the designs on it. Watch the video on EW.com.

As well as the fantastic video interview with Tom uploaded earlier to You Tube, Wonderland Magazine has shared an 'In Profile' interview with two gorgeous photos of Tom by Jessie Craig on their website. Read it in full on their site.

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Wonderland TV uploaded a gorgeous video interview with Tom, where he discusses Da Vinci's Demons and learning to be ambidextrous for the role.

The Backlot has shared part two of their interview with Tom about episode 5 of Da Vinci's Demons 'The Tower' and have also included responses from David S. Goyer. Read it in full on the website, but don't read further if you haven't seen episode 5 yet.

TBL: Let’s jump to the scene between Da Vinci and Jacopo Saltarelli. Talk to me about filming it.