BAFTA nominee Rose Byrne talks unwinding after emotional and demanding new role: “I drink a lot of alcohol”

It’s incredibly strange and wonderful. It’s amazing that such a small film is getting this kind of recognition, and I’m truly honored. While I’ve played complicated characters on TV before, this film role was by far the most challenging of my career. It really pushed my boundaries as an actor and was a transformative experience – definitely a career highlight.

Gordon Buchanan: “Coming from such a small community, I’m almost embarrassed by my achievements”

Gordon Buchanan, a wildlife film-maker originally from the Isle of Mull, is currently working with the BBC to document the lives of lions, leopards, and cheetahs in Botswana, around the clock. The experienced Scottish cameraman has filmed and even hosted over 32 natural history programs, and his dedication to conservation earned him an MBE in 2020. Despite his success, Buchanan remains humble. “Growing up in a small town,” he explains, “I feel a bit overwhelmed by what I’ve achieved. I only ever wanted to prove something to myself.”

Phil Wang transforms into the legendary horror icon Nosferatu – and reveals his top horror pics

The makeup process was intense: a bald cap (described by the artist as similar to a condom), heavy greasepaint, sharp fake nails, and false teeth – turning him into someone resembling Phil Fang. But even with all that, the usually laid-back vampire refused to shave off his mustache, joking that he has five minutes of stand-up material about it. We told him it was fine – the look, which we dubbed ‘hipster Orlok,’ actually worked really well.