Johnny Lee Miller, who played Simon “Sick Boy” Williamson in the cult film Trainspotting, recently reflected on his experience being part of the 1996 movie. In a new interview with The Guardian, Miller discussed whether he fully capitalised on the success of the film, stating that he was secretly ambitious but did not know how to take advantage of certain opportunities. However, Miller admitted that he does not feel bothered by his previous actions, as “It’s all good, because I’m here in a freezing-cold church rehearsing a play!”.
Despite not taking full advantage of Trainspotting’s success, Miller cannot deny the impact the film had on his career. Trainspotting is a significant part of his journey, and Miller is proud of what he has accomplished with the role. “Whatever else happens, you can always be proud of that,” he said in praise of Trainspotting.
In addition to Miller’s interview, his memories of the ’90s were discussed, stating that prominent moments for him and his fellow Trainspotting castmates included hanging out with bands, in particular Oasis, and enjoying the younger years. However, he admitted that this was also a time of figuring things out, defining career goals, and figuring out relationships. Overall, Miller is grateful for the Trainspotting experience and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Recently, a parody video using Trainspotting’s iconic “Choose life” monologue went viral on social media, earning praise from Irvine Welsh, the author of the book on which the film is based. The video, criticising Rishi Sunak, a British politician, has helped to bring even more attention to the cult classic
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