'I watched 800 films in Covid, now I direct them'
Benjamin Williams from Malvern has worked on Apple TV's Slow Horses for its upcoming season.
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Notable Quotes
"I just found the time. Plus, it was Covid - I was bored."
— Benjamin Williams , Celebrity
"That is a pinch-me moment every time you see him."
— Benjamin Williams , Celebrity
"As long as you do a good job, you show up, and you're likeable enough, people want to continue working with you."
— Benjamin Williams , Celebrity
Key People
A director and lifelong film fan who has worked on significant film projects.
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas is an actress who plays MI5 Director General Diana Taverner in Slow Horses.
An actor known for his role in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.
Sir Gary Oldman is an acclaimed actor known for his role in the series Slow Horses.
Sir Ian McKellen is a distinguished actor celebrated for his roles in theatre and film, including Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings.
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Benjamin Williams from Malvern has worked on Apple TV's Slow Horses for its upcoming season.
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