Ben Whishaw on playing a half-forgotten photographer, resisting the commercial and being Padddington

Throughout the film, Hujar spends time in Rosenkrantz’s apartment, constantly smoking and recounting the events of his day, both the ordinary and the unusual. Actor Ben Whishaw, 45, explains he was drawn to the project because the source material didn’t immediately seem like it would make a compelling film. “That’s what interested me,” he says. “I enjoy exploring seemingly uneventful or commonplace things closely, because they often hold hidden depths. I felt this text had that potential.”

What’s worth watching on New Year’s Day?

The new year kicks off with the return of popular shows like The Traitors and The Night Manager. Plus, there’s a stunning new nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough, this time focusing on London’s wildlife. For those who prefer drama and comedy, a new Harlan Coben thriller is now available on Netflix, and a fresh, one-off comedy special from Paddy Houlihan is also being released.

Why won’t there be a Stranger Things season 6?

The popular sci-fi series, set in the 1980s, quickly became a huge hit for Netflix and captured the public’s imagination. However, the show was always intended to have five seasons, and now it’s coming to a close, as the creators, the Duffer Brothers, originally planned.

JoJo Siwa Changes Her Name Ahead of New Year

Okay, so everyone’s buzzing about this, and I noticed it too! JoJo Siwa – I mean, Joelle Siwa – changed her TikTok bio! She used to just go by JoJo, which is how we all know and love her, but now it’s her full name. It’s like, is this a sign? Some people are saying she’s planning a whole rebrand for the new year, and honestly, I think they might be right! It’s so exciting to think about what she’s got planned – I’m already obsessed!