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Top Hat was hands-down an incredible (and very scary) villain who was downright borderline psychopathic! Every fan can remember the frightening scene with Top Hat playing with a match as he explains to KC just how far he would go to watch that ‘glow’. Just how much of this was scripted versus your own interpretation of the character? Was there any inspiration drawn from Alex from A Clockwork Orange? And was there something that you personally brought to the role?
SAM HUSSON
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Eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed a ‘Geoff Husson’ in the opening credits, who we believe is your father. We know that you were familiar with production due to your previous appearances in A Twist In The Tale and The Legend Of William Tell, but how exactly did the role of Top Hat come about? And did your father suggest to you that you audition for the role?
SAM HUSSON

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It was rather a surprise that Top Hat had such a small, yet highly memorable, role on the show. With the Demon Dogs faded to obscurity, it felt like we were finally going to have another rival tribe to go toe-to-toe with the Locos and the Mall Rats … and yet, this didn’t occur. Were you aware that the character was only ever going to feature very briefly? And if not, why do you think this was the case, especially when every other bad guy had such a large and developed role?
SAM HUSSON
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Were there ever any talk of character development that we simply did not get to witness on screen? And just as importantly, would you have returned to the show if offered?
Birth of the Mall Rats, a novelisation of series 1 by Harry Duffin, provided us with another perspective on the character and the reveal that he was bi-sexual. Are you aware of this? Did the writers ever tell you anything more about the character, or have you ever thought about what happened to Top Hat?
SAM HUSSON
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A lot of the cast have shared some great memories and behind the scenes shenanigans from their time on the show. Do you have a fond memory from set? Speaking of which, what were the easiest, and hardest, scenes to film?
How has The Tribe impacted your life? Did it change your perspective on things in any way?
SAM HUSSON

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It is always interesting to discover whether the cast have actually watched any of the show. I know that some actors do not like to watch themselves back, whereas others like to use it as a benchmark to grow and improve. Have you ever done so? What did you think then, compared to now, of your performance as Top Hat?
SAM HUSSON
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What have you been up to since your time on the show? Are there any upcoming projects that you are currently working on? And, something that I only recently discovered, how exactly did you get into the world of bodybuilding?!
SAM HUSSON

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You seem like a man of many talents! What other hobbies and pastimes are you involved in? What are you most passionate about? And how do you like to relax in the evenings?
SAM HUSSON
I love motorcycles and spend a lot of time at the track. I’ve recently entered a racing season here in NZ on 250cc production class bikes. I enjoy Airsoft and looking after my dog Moby on the weekends. To relax I spend time with my beautiful partner Andrea, we’re a bit adventurous. We travel, race, hike and kite surf to keep ourselves outdoors!
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Raymond Thompson has been attempting to reboot The Tribe into a movie or new series for a while now. However, if you personally could chose, what modern actor would you absolutely love to play the character of Top Hat?
SAM HUSSON
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Lastly, is there anything special that you would like to say to your fans?