JOE GOES CAROLLING
The young actor takes on a classic Christmas role
While he only has a handful of acting credits under his belt – including last year’s ar’s hit TheFavourite – Joe Alwyn’s star is on the rise. Woman’sDay y talked to the 28-year-old about his role in the new three-part adaptation of Charles Dickens’ AChristmasCarol.
Canyoutellus about the look of the show and the world that hasbeencreated?
It’s amazing seeing what the heads of departments create with production design, make-up and costume, but particularly on period pieces because it’s a new world you’re stepping into. Streets were closed down, they were covered in fake snow and there were horses and carts, hundreds of men, women and children ... When you’re on those sets, in your costume and make-up, it helps you sink into that world so much more.
Tell us about your character, Bob Cratchit?
The essence of him is a good, loyal man who toils away in Scrooge’s workplace and is paid next to nothing in order to provide for his family, who he loves and cares for. But at the same time, there is steeliness to him and a degree of pluckiness that is played around with in a way that hasn’t been seen before.
Doyouremember the first time you came across A Christmas Carol?
When I was growing up I was very aware of AChristmasCarol and obviously Charles Dickens, but it wasnwasn’tt sosomething that was a staple of my childhood. I knew the bones bone of the story, but this version vers was my first real experience of it.
How do you feel about being involved in the show?
It’s been amazing to be a part of. To be surrounded by people like Guy Pearce – who I remember watching in Memento when I was 12 – Andy Serkis and Stephen Graham, was really exciting. I was lucky to be part of a story that means so much to people and is so iconic.