Maxine Peake

Maxine Peake, a British actress known for her roles in 'Shameless' and 'Peterloo', joins to discuss her starring role in 'Words of War', the biopic of brave journalist Anna Politkovskaya. She shares insights about the film's portrayal of Anna's fearless reporting and the gripping challenges faced by journalists. The conversation includes the decision to skip fake Russian accents for authenticity and Peake's light-hearted take on her screen marriage to Jason Isaacs. They also dive into the buzz around the new Formula One film and the allure of high-speed cinema.