Kermode & Mayo’s Take Aimee Lou Wood on Film Club + a DOUBLE BILL of films of the week
Oct 2, 2025
This week’s guest is Aimee Lou Wood, an acclaimed actor and writer known for her roles in *Sex Education* and *White Lotus*. She shares insights on co-writing and starring in the BBC rom-com *Film Club*, exploring themes of platonic love and nostalgic rom-coms. Aimee discusses her creative journey, from early writing to collaborating with Ralph Davies, along with challenges like licensing film clips. Plus, hear her thoughts on future solo projects and the inspirations behind her craft—it's a delightful dive into the magic of storytelling!
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Urchin's Brutal, Empathetic Protagonist
- Mark describes Urchin's protagonist, Mike, played by Frank Dillane, as abrasive and violent in a scene where he assaults someone trying to help.
- Kermode notes the film balances social realism with transcendent, dreamlike sequences that offer fragments of hope.
Grit Meets Transcendence In Urchin
- Kermode compares Urchin's style to Andrea Arnold, Lynne Ramsay and the Safdie brothers, noting its gritty realism and hallucinatory moments.
- The film encourages empathy for a profoundly unlikeable character by depicting systemic failures and internal struggle.
How A Longfriendship Became A TV Show
- Aimee Lou Wood recounts meeting co-writer Ralph Davies on the first day at RADA and instantly bonding during an induction exercise.
- They promised to write together one day and the project (Film Club) matured over five years from conception to screen.
