Filming Aziraphale & Crowley Arguing
Michael: *Looks lovingly at David*
Director: I think we need Aziraphale to be more angry.
Michael: Oh, believe me, Aziraphale is very angry. He's so angry that he only looked at Crowley's lips once.
Director: Yes but do we think that's enough to communicate anger? *Looks at Neil, appealing for support*
Neil: *Shrugs* Seems legit to me.
Us (months later, watching it): *Grinning to ourselves* Yes, yes it does. As displays of anger go, this one is about as legitimate as slamming your hereditary enemy into the wall with the force of your entire body pressed against him, hip-thrust and all.
I'm assuming Michael Sheen's eyes and David Tennant's hips receive a separate pay check for their services to the fandom, yes?
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Me, explaining why I like David Tennant: He's really awesome AND a queer ally, he makes a lot of people happy, and he's just flammable adorable!
Me, explaining why I like Michael Sheen: now THIS BITCH, THIS FUCKING MENACE, DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED --
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You know when they are in the magic shop, and Azi discovers the props?? Did anyone else notice?? How Azi moaned?? Like, that was so innocent and so obscene at the same time?? I wanted to mute my speakers during every rewatch because goddamn I wonder how many times Crowley had listened to THAT in the past to have zero reaction to it
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Aziraphale's voice - Michael Sheen's voice
I know we all have talked a lot about Michael Sheen's ability to manage microexpressions with his face, but this post is to mark another really interesting character crafting decision: his voice.
I believe that, If you are a hearing person and you watch Good Omens in its original language, identifying Aziraphale's pitch, tone and timbre is really easy. That's because it is slightly higher and more of a dulcet tone than the usual Michael Sheen voice (which usually is more deep and lower).
However, there are three times when Aziraphale uses the "Michael Sheen voice" in season 2 (I'm not sold on having heard it during season 1). All of them are on point for the character and I love the acting choice, so I came here to share:
I have already seen this one discussed, so it goes first: the "Azirapalala- Aziraphale" moment, when correcting Furfur in the e04 minisode. It is made even funnier because we have already seen him being so happily flamboyant... And his voice going lower with the annoyance of correcting his name is precious.
When he vows to protect Gabriel, during the final defense of the bookshop, in e06. “You came to me, I said I would protect you And I will”. His voice shifts as he makes that last point clear, and suddenly his Sheen voice becomes the sign of his commitment to keep his word. He doesn't use that voice when menacing the demons; he goes with a more "Aziraphale tone", while having his face do the "fierce" work.
My personal favorite: during e01, when Crowley comes back after their fight, trying to keep his cool, and Aziraphale is so not having it. He uses his natural register when he says he wants "a proper apology, actually". And he practically keeps that tone until the apology is finished.
@susanwhynow noticed (and I had absolutely MISSED) that when he answers the "Smitten. I believe." he is using his Michael voice. I was fooled by the "You're being silly!" being delivered in a tender, usual Aziraphale manner... But yeah, one of the best lines of these two being sweet is in "Michael tone". Do with this what you want :D
That is quite an acting choice! When a character is built around choices that separate them so clearly from the person who performs them, deciding to use the "natural" repertoire is really meant to make an impact. It is a really subtle voice work, but goes a long way to convey the seriousness of those moments for Aziraphale.
And I brought this here just to present my respects to Michael Sheen for those choices!!
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I need you all to watch this gif. See that? Hang on, let me slow it down.
Ahh, there go. Their fingers almost intertwine, then shift as if they’re going to hold hands, and then finally settle into simply being placed against each other. Even then, Crowley’s fingers are wrapped ever so slightly against Aziraphale’s hand. The way their hands slide into the final position too… it literally looks like something clicking into place.
This 1 second long scene has managed to capture my attention for all of the morning. Michael Sheen and David Tennant, your acting never fails to amaze me. Holy shit.
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Are there honestly people out there that have watched THE SAME two seasons of good omens as I have and believe Aziraphale doesn't love Crowley? Like- I wanna hear your reasoning. Give me the facts. Do you have proof? CAUSE I DO, I HAVE PROOF AZIRAPHALE WOULD MELT WITH A SINGLE GLANCE FROM CROWLEY. Granted, most of my proof comes from Michael "Acting Choices" Sheen, but he's the first one that would smack you and tell you Aziraphale is over the hills in love with that thin dark Duke.
If you've got doubt those two love each other more than anything in the world just contact me I can give you a very lengthy and detailed power point as to why you're dead wrong. 😁
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