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Culture > Cover Stars

Cover Stars

 A selection of front cover interviews from Square Mile magazine – including the most famous celebrities we've interviewed over the past two decades.

Chris Eubank Jr
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Chris Eubank Jr: “To be the good guy? That dream left a long time ago”

by Max Williams

There's no boxer quite like Chris Eubank Jr. As he prepares for a career-defining fight with Conor Benn, the most fascinating character in British boxing gets candid on his journey inside and outside the ring

Austin Butler wearing Breitling
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Austin Butler: “I make a playlist for each character”

by Ben Winstanley

Austin Butler is the hottest ticket in Hollywood right now. The actor sat down with us to share details from his starring roles as Elvis Presley and Dune: Part II’s Feyd-Rautha, as well as explaining why he uses fear as a compass

Stephen Graham
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"I’m never gonna play Mr Darcy!" | Stephen Graham talks to Jodie Comer

In the wake of Adolescene, we revisit our in-depth cover interview with British acting royalty, Stephen Graham. He sat down with friend, co-star and fellow Scouser Jodie Comer to discuss his remarkable career

Emmett J Scanlan
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“I was horrible towards myself...” | Emmett J Scanlan is doing the work

by Max Williams

Emmett J Scanlan has found his way to the light – and the spotlight – becoming one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. Max Williams spends an afternoon at the rugby with the charismatic Irishman and discovers how a new life philosophy has reshaped his outlook forever

Mimi Keene
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Mimi Keene: “It is quite humbling and very emotional”

by Michaella Parkes

Mimi Keene shot to stardom in Sex Education. Now, she heads Towards Zero in the BBC’s Agatha Christie drama. She chats lights, camera, and costumes with Michaella Parkes

Boyd Holbrook
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“I didn’t fit in a whole lot of places” | Boyd Holbrook, American icon

Boyd Holbrook has played gunslingers, drug-busters and army rangers. But the actor’s latest role sees him pick up a weapon of a different kind: Johnny Cash’s well-worn guitar. He talks us through the process of becoming the American icon for the hotly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown

Úrsula Corberó
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“I don’t want to be the same person all the time.” The many lives of Úrsula Corberó

by Iman Amrani

Netflix blockbuster series Money Heist made Úrsula Corberó one of the biggest Spanish actresses in the world. Now she takes the lead opposite Eddie Redmayne in The Day of The Jackal. Meet a woman in full control of her own destiny

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“I thought about quitting multiple times…” | Alex Hassell has big main character energy

by Max Williams

Alex Hassell has enjoyed a successful career on stage and screen but his lead role in the hugely anticipated Rivals should turn the actor into a bonafide star. He talks about playing a literary sex god

Robert Sheehan
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“It’s a mad, extraordinary thing” | A night in Galway with Robert Sheehan

by Max Williams

Robert Sheehan found success as a young actor in Misfits before conquering the world with The Umbrella Academy. He has also written a book of short stories and now a memoir exploring life, fame and meditation. We hit Galway with a true original

Tom Ellis
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Tom Ellis: “The hairs on my arm just went up”

by Max Williams

Lucifer made Tom Ellis a global star but all good things must come to an end. What’s next for the charismatic actor? Well, everything. He catches up with Max Williams to discuss past, present and future plans

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House of the Dragon’s Tom Glynn-Carney talks season two

by Ben Winstanley

Tom Glynn-Carney is taking on the role of a lifetime as the new King of the Andals in House of the Dragon. Ben Winstanley catches up with the Iron Throne’s latest occupant to find out how he’s coping with the pressure

Tyson Fury
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Tyson Fury: “I’m the lone soldier! Last one standing”

by Iman Amrani

Tyson Fury is fighting Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship. We caught up with the Gypsy King to discuss fame, mental health and living in the moment

Jonah Hauer-King for Square Mile
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Jonah Hauer-King: “You have this really significant feeling of weight and darkness”

by Max Williams

The Little Mermaid made Jonah Hauer-King a global star. Now the actor is taking on his most personal role yet in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. We catch up with one of Britain’s leading lights

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“I was going to either run for Prime Minister or end up in prison.” Wallis Day is going global

by Max Williams

Wallis Day is a multi-talented British actress with a speciality in superheroes. This year, she’s going blockbuster in the highly anticipated Red Sonja

Cosmo Jarvis
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Talking life, the universe and everything with Cosmo Jarvis

by Max Williams

Cosmo Jarvis is a private soul who shuns the spotlight – but with a lead role in the blockbuster TV adaption of Shōgun, the spotlight may find him regardless. We talk to him about everything from celestial navigation to the insignificance of life on Earth

Jason Isaacs for Square Mile
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Jason Isaacs: “I couldn’t love or be loved. And now I have a surfeit of it”

by Max Williams

Jason Isaacs is a legend in every sense of the word. Not only one of Britain’s finest actors but one of its most impressive people. He shares the stories from a remarkable life and career

Mia McKenna-Bruce
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Mia McKenna-Bruce has broken out

by Beth McColl

She’s the breakout star of How To Have Sex, a young mother who has conquered Cannes aged 26. Mia McKenna-Bruce is a talent accelerating her way to the top

Bugzy Malone for Square Mile
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Bugzy Malone: “I’m a hero with villain tendencies”

by Iman Amrani

Rapper, actor, entrepreneur. Hero. Villain. Evil genius. Bugzy Malone is a man of many identities. His latest endeavour? Fragrance brand Fortitude. We enjoy an audience with the King of the North

Gabriel Martinelli i
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“We have to win it!” | Gabriel Martinelli is gunning for glory again

by Max Williams

Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli is one of the most exciting players in the Premier League. He tells the actor Daniel Sharman about his desire to go one better this season and capture the title for Arsenal

Jess Glynne
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Jess Glynne: "I’m a very honest songwriter"

by Adam Davidson

After a five-year hiatus, Jess Glynne is back. She tells Adam Davidson where she’s been, why she’s returned and what to expect from her new music

Sophie Skelton
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“It’s been a whirlwind!” | The chaotic glory of Sophie Skelton

by Max Williams

Outlander star Sophie Skelton wanted to be a surgeon before acting took off. She also trained in ballet at the Royal Academy and trialled for the national hockey squad. We head to Regent’s Park for lollipops and iced coffee with a total badass

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Marcus Smith: "I count on God and surrender everything to Him"

by Ben Winstanley

Driven by God, family and burning ambition, England fly-half Marcus Smith has made it to the pinnacle of rugby in no time at all. The Philippines-born star reflects on thetumultuous road to this autumn’s Rugby World Cup

George Russell
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George Russell: "I'm ready to fight." The Mercedes F1 driver is hungry for more

by Ben Winstanley

George Russell is the heir apparent to British motor racing. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver talks to us about all things F1, bumps in the road, and mental health

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Daniel Sharman: “I went really dark. Really, really dark”

by Max Williams

Daniel Sharman found stardom in his early twenties. He also found addiction and unhappiness. Now the man is back with a new show and a fresh outlook on life. We get deep with the most thoughtful actor in the industry

Luke Cage star Mike Colter interview
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The reluctant superhero: Mike Colter is ready for his next adventure

by Ben Winstanley

Mike Colter was quietly building a career as an ensemble actor when Marvel came calling with a job offer too good to refuse. Five years on, the breakout star of Luke Cage sits down with Ben Winstanley to discuss his circuitous route to fame – and new blockbuster Plane

Phil Dunster
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Phil Dunster is at the top of his game

by Max Williams

Being one of the stars of the world’s hottest TV show might bring pressure, but Phil Dunster appears to be having a blast. Ahead of Ted Lasso’s third season, the British actor sits down to discuss his career

Aldis Hodge
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Aldis Hodge in conversation with Kevin Bacon

by Max Williams

Aldis Hodge craved a superhero film for years. Then he went and landed a major role in the blockbuster Black Adam. He shares his story with his friend, the legendary Kevin Bacon

Paul Feig
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"With comedy, we’re trying to capture lightning in the bottle." The gospel according to Paul Feig

Actor. Producer. Director. Author. Entrepreneur. Makes a mean cocktail. Looks damn good in a suit. No wonder Paul Feig is the toast of Hollywood. He takes fellow director Edgar Wright on a tour of a riotously joyful life

David Beckham
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Cocktails with an icon: David Beckham is our September cover

by Max Williams

Heard the one about the most famous man on the planet? We only went and met him. Twice. David Beckham needs no introduction so we won’t give him one. We speak to the most iconic footballer of his generation

Conor Benn
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"I don't think it gets much bigger than this." Conor Benn on the fight of a generation

by Max Williams

He was raised in a mansion, forged in the ring. His name is both a blessing and a burden. His fights offer pure visceral entertainment. Conor Benn speaks to Eddie Hearn about life, legacy and famous fathers

Dexter Fletcher
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"I treat every actor like their part is integral." How Dexter Fletcher conquered Hollywood

by Max Williams

Actor. Director. Inspiration. Dexter Fletcher is enjoying a remarkable career. Max Williams meets the most beloved man in the industry

Sam Heughan at the Savoy
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"There’s a key somewhere in relaxing." Sam Heughan at the Savoy

by Max Williams

A year after Sam Heughan last graced our front cover, the Outlander star returns to take over the Gucci Suite at the Savoy Hotel. You have to go bigger with each new instalment, right? He speaks to us about life, the universe and everything

Tyson Fury
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“There will be a fight forever” | Tyson Fury is ready to rise above

by Iman Amrani

He is the boxer who inspired a generation – but who is the man behind the myth? We share a candid conversation with Tyson Fury behind the scenes at Wembley Stadium

Simon Pegg
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How Simon Pegg became the coolest man in Britain

by Max Williams

His sitcom is beloved today. His Cornetto trilogy is a classic of British cinema. He stars in two Hollywood franchises. Meet the powerhouse that is Simon Pegg

England rugby player Maro Itoje
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“There’s always another level…“ Maro Itoje is ready to step up

by Ben Winstanley

Meet Maro Itoje: the talismanic England forward who carries the weight of a nation on his broad shoulders. But there’s more to this supremely talented rugby player than meets the eye, as Ben Winstanley learns…

Tom Felton
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"How do I find a balance of life?" What Tom Felton did next

by Max Williams

Twenty years ago, cinematic history was made with the release of the first Harry Potter film – and Tom Felton became a household name at the age of 14. Now Felton is back with two new releases and a music album. He shares a couple of pints and some happy memories with Max Williams

Max Verstappen for Square Mile
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Max Verstappen: "I’m a more relaxed driver now"

by Rory FH Smith

Can Max Verstappen win the Formula 1 World Championship? We travelled to Russia to speak to the Dutch driver to find out.

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Asa Butterfield | On the couch with Gillian Anderson

Asa Butterfield made his name working with Martin Scorsese before going global with Netflix smash-hit Sex Education. Who better to interview him than his (TV) mother, Gillian Anderson?

KSI for Square Mile magazine
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"I can’t do one thing forever..." | The many faces of KSI

by Max Williams

Musician. Boxer. Entrepreneur. YouTuber. KSI is doing life like nobody has ever done before him. Meet a 21st-century phenomenon

John Stones
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How John Stones went from Championship to champion

by Max Williams

At the age of 27, John Stones has established himself as one of the finest defenders in world football, with a trophy cabinet to match his talent. He takes Max Williams through his rise to the very top

David Oyelowo
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David Oyelowo: "I’m not someone who shies away from darkness."

He’s among the greatest actors of his generation. His production company is a hothouse for emerging talent. His directorial debut is attracting rave reviews. David Oyelowo is a one-man tour de force…

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"I put my balls on the line." Daniel Ricciardo is ready to send it

by Ben Winstanley

He’s the breakout star of Netflix’s Drive To Survive, an Australian racer with a need for speed, and McLaren’s silver bullet in their quest for Formula One success. But who is the real Daniel Ricciardo? Ben Winstanley finds out

Sam Heughan photographed by Charlie Gray
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“You're very good at this!” | Sam Heughan in conversation with Tom Ellis

He was born in the grounds of a Scottish castle and made his name playing a Highland warrior in the wildly popular Outlander. But what is Sam Heughan like as a man? We enlisted Lucifer himself Tom Ellis to interview his old friend

Regé-Jean Page photographed for Square Mile by Joseph Sinclair
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“Everything’s fuel.” The wonderful mind of Regé-Jean Page

by Max Williams

Regé-Jean Page spent his childhood in Harare, his adolescence in London, and much of his twenties in LA. Now he’s set to conquer the world. We investigate the workings of a unique mind

Olivia Cooke for Square Mile magazine
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Olivia Cooke: "Showing vulnerability doesn’t mean a lack of masculinity”

by Max Williams

Olivia Cooke has established herself as a star of film and TV on both sides of the Atlantic – and she’s still only 26.

Ramla Ali at Coq d'Argent, London
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Ramla Ali is ready to shake up the world

by Max Williams

Vogue covers. Nike campaigns. Film biopics. Olympic gold...? Ramla Ali is set to become the new queen of world boxing – but her life outside the ring is even more extraordinary. We speak to a true trailblazer

Tom Ellis
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Tom Ellis: Devil on the side of the angels

by Max Williams

How does a child of the church end up playing the Devil? And can he help us escape the hell of 2020? Tom Ellis speaks to Max Williams about the war for the world’s soul

Scott Eastwood
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Scott Eastwood: Made in America

by Max Williams

He drives a pick-up truck. He shoots movies with a broken ankle. He prefers a Texan ranch to an LA mansion. Scott Eastwood is the least Hollywood of film stars – and a damn nice guy to boot

Don Cheadle
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Don Cheadle is the hero Hollywood needs right now

by Max Williams

Our cover star Don Cheadle discusses everything from drug use on Wall Street to black American heritage to Donald Trump

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Lewis Hamilton: "We need to have real minorities come through"

by Ben Winstanley

Lewis Hamilton is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. In this interview, Hamilton talks fashion, racing, and why he won't join Formula E

Patrick Stewart by Maarten de Boer for Square Mile
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Sir Patrick Stewart on meditation, marijuana, and crying with Hugh Jackman

by Elaine Lipworth

He smokes marijuana. He meditates. He cried with Hugh Jackman. Oh, and he stars in two of the biggest screen franchises of all time. Sir Patrick Stewart is a true national treasure – still boldly going where no man has gone before

Dan Bilzerian smoking CBD from Ignite vape, his new brand
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How Dan Bilzerian invaded London

by Max Williams

Two years after we visited him in Las Vegas, Dan Bilzerian is bringing his cannabis brand Ignite to the UK. He talks to Max Williams about his public persona, bouts of anxiety, and why he would like to be reincarnated as a dolphin

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"There's a method to my madness." Ray Liotta on a life in movies

by Tony Horkins

Career-defining movie moments don’t get much more iconic than Ray Liotta in Goodfellas. He talks us through a remarkable career – and why he isn't in The Irishman...

Who is Eddie Hearn?
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Who is Eddie Hearn? The story of boxing's billion-dollar promoter

by Max Williams

At 15, Eddie Hearn was selling double glazing in Romford. At 32, he promoted his first world title fight. Last year, he signed boxing’s first billion-dollar deal. And then there’s that Twitter account…

Aaron Paul, Jesse Pinkman Breaking Bad actor
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Aaron Paul on the return of Jesse Pinkman

by Beth McColl

From drug dealing in Breaking Bad to murder in new true-crime show Truth Be Told, Aaron Paul often plays the consummate bad boy. But catching up with him ahead of the release of El Camino, Beth McColl finds him full of love

Dan Bilzerian
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An audience with Dan Bilzerian

by Max Williams

It’s fair to say that poker-playing, gun-toting Dan Bilzerian has made his mark on the world. But is there more to the man than meets the eye – and the ire of his critics? We visited Bilzerian’s Las Vegas home to meet the controversial King of Instagram

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"I’m a Jedi on a mission." How David Guetta invented modern music

by Max Williams

He went from teaching himself to mix in his bedroom to co-creating some of the most successful records in history. But what happened in between?

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“I’m not The Guy. I’m the other guy.” Kevin Bacon: not The Guy but definitely The Man

by Max Williams

Half a century ago, a kid walked into a cinema in Philadelphia and settled down to watch a film. Kevin Bacon tells Max Williams what happened next…

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"I don’t want people to know too much about me" – Tom Hughes (reluctantly) reveals all

by Susan Griffin

Tom Hughes rarely gives interviews. He doesn’t put much stock in fame. But Susan Griffin managed to sit down with him – twice.

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Zachary Levi: "Being vulnerable is super strong and courageous"

by Max Williams

In Shazam!, Zachary Levi steps into the shoes of an all-out hero, but the actor doesn’t believe true male strength revolves around being macho…

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Talking Dirty with Isaac Carew

by Mark Hedley

Male model, TV presenter and professional chef: Isaac Carew is quite the catch. The Dirty Dishes star opens up about life beyond social media – and what the future holds…

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Lakeith Stanfield: "Being black in America is like having your identity stolen"

by Max Williams

Roles in Get Out and Atlanta have propelled him into the big time. Now Lakeith Stanfield takes the lead in the unmissable Sorry to Bother You. Max Williams dances away a day in Boston with a creative tour de force

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"Winning is not enough for us": Beauden Barrett is coming for England

by Ben Winstanley

Rugby is his religion – and Beauden Barrett is ready to take England to church. Ben Winstanley finds out what it takes to become two-time World Rugby Player of the Year

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will.i.am: "Occupy Wall Street would’ve changed everything”

by Max Williams

As a kid, he couldn’t afford a belt – now he’s having his mind blown at Oprah Winfrey’s dinner parties. will.i.am performs his remarkable story to Max Williams

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Lenny Kravitz interview: on his new album, his daughter, and his sex symbol status

by Samantha Fraser

Over three decades Lenny Kravitz has sold millions of albums, amassed a legion of fans, and thrashed his way into rock history

Henry Cavill
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Superman at the Shard: Henry Cavill shares his Gentleman's Code

by Max Williams

He plays the biggest hero in pop culture, and will soon grapple with Tom Cruise, but how is Henry Cavill in person? A true gentleman, actually. Max Williams sits down with Superman at the Shard

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"I’m happy to be here, man." Professor Green on new music and mental health

by Mark Hedley

Professor Green is a man in control. He’s making the best music of his life, he’s producing hard-hitting documentaries, and he’s happy for the first time in years. But Mark Hedley learns that his journey has been anything but an easy ride

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"If you are offered a job, take it". How Bryan Cranston became top dog

When he hit the big time, he really hit it, and now Bryan Cranston can afford to pick the parts he plays. Kaleem Aftab talks to the actor about how his latest role in Isle of Dogs has taken him back to where it all began

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The renaissance of Craig David

by Max Williams

One minute he was the hottest name in British music, the next, he’d virtually disappeared. Now, he’s back. Craig David fills Max Williams in on where he’s been, and where he’s going

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Chris Eubank Jr interview: "Most fighters are yes men. They don’t know any better."

by Max Williams

He has spent his entire career fighting to escape the shadow of his father – and now his moment is finally here. Meet the remarkably poised Chris Eubank Jr, a sporting superstar like no other

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Jacob Anderson talks music, mental health, and life after Game of Thrones

by Henry Tobias Jones

Whether on screen or in the recording studio, actor and musician Jacob Anderson gets it right. Meet a man with more than one creative streak

Iwan Rheon
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Iwan Rheon is a perfectly lovely bad guy

by Max Williams

Iwan Rheon has left Westeros and travelled to the Moon. The Game of Thrones actor is returning to villainy for Marvel's Inhumans – but he won't be playing another Ramsay Bolton

Taron Egerton interview: on Kingsman 2, Robin Hood and his career goals
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Taron Egerton interview: on Kingsman 2, Robin Hood and his career goals

by Ben Winstanley

Taron Egerton, star of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, talks reprising the role of Eggsy Unwin, director Matthew Vaugh and playing Robin Hood in the 2018 remake.

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"Really you should just be grateful to be alive." Two days in London with Steve Aoki

by Max Williams

His live shows are already regarded as out of this world, but we ain’t seen nothing yet: superstar DJ Steve Aoki has ambitions that go way beyond the confines of Earth

Stanley Tucci
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How Stanley Tucci charmed the world

by Elaine Lipworth

He’s known as a brilliant character actor, and with two blockbusters this spring his film career shows no signs of slowing down. But there's more to Stanley Tucci than his film career

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Jeremy Renner on The Avengers, fatherhood, and his musical ambitions

by Ben Winstanley

Jeremy Renner isn’t your average Hollywood film star – in fact, acting is only half his story. Ben Winstanley meets a man who finds time to write music, run a property empire, and drink the occasional cognac

Michael B Jordan on Piaget watches, Black Panther and training hard for Creed 2
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"I can move in any environment": Michael B Jordan on his Hollywood survival instinct

by Robin Swithinbank

The Wire actor Michael B Jordan talks to us about Rocky spin-off Creed, his next challenges in Hollywood, and his relationship with watch brand Piaget.

The Interview: Anthony Joshua
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Anthony Joshua: "I don't think boxing fans are ever satisfied"

by Mike Gibson

Anthony Joshua talks to Mike Gibson about egos, Olympics and being the face of British boxing

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