Ben Whishaw's new film tackles mental health
A talented actor who always has our attention.
Ben Whishaw's latest project is a short film called Good Boy.
The film is a day in the life of Danny (Whishaw) after his unsuccessful attempt to rob a bank.
Written and directed by Tom Stuart, the film explores grief, mental health, isolation, inequality, and mother/son relationships.
Whishaw and Stuart are long-term friends - this film emerged following the death of Stuart's mother.
The production was filmed over four days on Worthy Farm in Somerset - the home of the Glastonbury music festival.
Who is Ben Whishaw?
Ben Whishaw is an actor in film, television, and theatre.
Whishaw received the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his performance in the title role of Richard II – an adaptation of the play by Shakespeare.
For his 2018 performance in A Very English Scandal, he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
Early life
Whishaw was born in 1980 Bedfordshire. He has a fraternal twin, James.
He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2003.
Career
Whishaw’s first major break was as the lead in Trevor Nunn’s 2004 production of Hamlet at the Old Vic. Whishaw received highly favourable reviews, and was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actor.
Over the years, Whishaw has been working solidly across a variety of roles in theatre, film, and television.
Notable roles include Richard II, the role of Q in a number of Bond films, the voice of Paddington Bear, and Norman Scott in A Very English Scandal.
Personal life
Following a civil partnership with his partner Mark Bradshaw in 2012, Whishaw has publicly discussed his sexuality.
Body of Work
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