The Scene Drift

Famous for playing some of television's most deliciously chaotic villains, from Missy in Doctor Who to Madam Rouge in Doom Patrol, actress Michelle Gomez took center stage at Comic Con Manchester for an exclusive Q&A.

In a hilarious two part conversation, Gomez broke down her fantasy high stakes murder mystery dinner party, revealed her dream karaoke partner, and proved why she remains an unmatched queen of screen comedy.

Part 1: The High Stakes Murder Mystery Dinner Party

The Scene Drift: You have had a vast, illustrious career and played so many iconic roles. If you were to host a high stakes murder mystery dinner party using characters from your career, who are you inviting as the detective, the killer, and the victim, and what food is on the menu?

Michelle Gomez: Oh, my God! The detective... would be Ryan Gosling.

The Scene Drift: Oh, no, from your own characters! (Laughs)

Michelle Gomez: Oh! Just anything with Ryan Gosling! We will have him anyway, right? (Laughs) Okay, I see. Well... the killer would be Miranda from The Flight Attendant. The detective would be Missy (Doctor Who). And the victim... maybe the Lady? Or what about Madame Rouge (Doom Patrol)? Actually, you know what? Lady Mary gains control... segment wise, Madame Rouge is probably the victim, to be honest!

The Scene Drift: And what food is everyone eating? Can we steal from another show?

Michelle Gomez: Anything? We would be eating Mac from Green Wing!

The Scene Drift: Perfect! Can I get an invite?

Michelle Gomez: Sure! You are welcome, hell yes!

Part 2: David Bowie, Karaoke Night, and Stage Drama

The Scene Drift: You have acted alongside some absolute acting greats. If you hosted a karaoke night with past co stars, who is getting the invite and what is your go to song?

Michelle Gomez: David Bowie! Because he was like the first big megastar I ever worked with as a child. The first movie I did was with David Bowie and Harvey Keitel (The Suite Room / Gunshed Builders).

The Scene Drift: What is your song choice?

Michelle Gomez: It has to be Ziggy! Something from Ziggy Stardust, it has to be a Bowie song.

The Scene Drift: Can you give us a little teaser of the vocals right now?

Michelle Gomez: No. (Dramatically faints onto the couch)

The Scene Drift: (Laughs) She is off duty! It was worth a try!

Michelle Gomez: (Laughs, sitting back up) Thank you very much! That was a great question.