Why doesn't Malcolm McDowell watch daughter-in-law Lily Collins' 'Emily in Paris'? Actor explains his reason

Lily Collins' father-in-law, Malcolm McDowell, revealed that he does not watch the American romantic comedy drama, Emily in Paris. During an exclusive interview with People, the English actor said:

"To be honest with you, it's not my kind of thing, and Lily knows that."

However, this does not mean that he does not support his daughter-in-law's acting. He continued by saying:

"But I'm the biggest fan of my daughter-in-law. I think she's absolutely one of the great actresses."

He continues to praise Lily Collins by calling her "aura," "so beautiful". He proceeded to elaborate on her acting skills. Malcolm McDowell said:

"She has such a beautiful quality... As far as I'm concerned, when she's on the screen, there's nobody else on it, because she's not only a good actress, but she has a beautiful quality. I suppose, it's a sort of charisma."

Malcolm concluded by saying that even though he does not watch the show, he believes that Lily Collins has contributed immensely to the tourism sector with her show. He added:

"I'm sure [it] has gone up so much from people in the United States watching and going, 'Yeah, let's go to Paris.'"

How did Malcolm McDowell's film career begin?

Malcolm McDowell began his acting career by working as an extra with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His first official role as an actor was in 1968. He played the role of Mick Travis in the British satirical drama film called If..., directed by Lindsay Anderson. The film was named as the '12th-greatest British film of the 20th century' by the British Film Institute (BFI).

Some of his other popular films include Figures in a Landscape, The Raging Moon, A Clockwork Orange. Malcolm McDowell has won numerous awards and nominations. In 1972, he was nominated for a Golden Globe, a National Society of Film Critics Award, and more.

McDowell has also tried voice acting. He narrated the documentary The Compleat Beatles in 1982. He was also the voice actor behind Lord Maliss in the animated musical fantasy film Happily Ever After (1989). He also lent his voice to many cartoon characters, such as Mad Mod in Teen Titans, Metallo in Superman: The Animated Series, Merlyn in DC Showcase: Green Arrow, and others.

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Even though Malcolm McDowell admits that Emily in Paris is not his type of show, he remains one of Lily Collins' biggest fans. He praised her charisma and talent, naming her as one of the great actresses of her time. He also addressed the cultural impact Emily in Paris has brought about, crediting it for helping Paris' tourism.

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