Jessie Buckley delights on Late Late Show
KILLARNEY’S Jessie Buckley was in fine form on The Late Late Show as she sat down with host Ryan Tubridy to discuss everything from her new film ‘Beast’ to working with Renée Zellweger. And she was joined on the famous couch by her sisters Eva and Julia.
The 28-year-old, who rose to fame after finishing second in the BBC talent show ‘I’d Do Anything’ in 2008, has since gone on to receive critical acclaim for her roles alongside Tom Hardy in ‘ Taboo’ and now again for her role as Moll in ‘Beast’.
‘Beast’ is set on Jersey in the Channel Islands and follows the story of Moll, who Jessie says is sort of numb about her life. Moll lives in a very oppressive household when she suddenly meets a man who jolts her back to life through a very dangerous and precarious love.
Speaking about the experience of working on Beast and being named by the Hollywood Reporter as one of five rising talents to watch, Jessie was full of praise for the film and relaxed about what the future holds for her.
“Oh Jaysus, I don’t have a clue about the future,” she laughed, “I just know that making ‘Beast’ was an amazing experience. It was my first feature, it was the director’s first feature and every day you’re just trying to do good work and learn. With regards to pressure, you can’t be too conscious of it,” she said.
Apart from promoting ‘Beast’, Jessie is busy filming opposite Renée Zellweger in a Judy Garland biopic and the Killarney native could not praise her co-star highly enough.
“I’ll have to hold back on gushing of her,” she laughed, “I just think she’s an amazing woman. She has the kindest and most generous soul I’ve ever seen on set. I wish her every happiness and luck in the future.”
And before the interview finished Jessie was joined by her sisters to the delight of the audience.