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Martin Clunes' Unrecognizable Transformation for Huw Edwards Drama
15 Mar
Summary
- Actor Martin Clunes transforms for his role as Huw Edwards.
- Extensive makeup was used to alter Clunes' appearance for the part.
- The drama explores Huw Edwards' downfall and conviction.
Actor Martin Clunes has taken on a remarkably transformed role as former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards in the upcoming Channel 5 drama, "Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards." The two-part factual series details the events that led to Edwards' public disgrace and subsequent conviction.
Clunes, who is the same age as Edwards, underwent significant makeup and physical changes for the part. This included altering his ears and losing weight, details he shared with The Times. The actor also researched Edwards' past behavior, finding certain archival footage chilling in hindsight.
The drama, a year in the making, is built on extensive research, interviews, and exclusive access to reporting on the scandal. It specifically explores how the grooming of a 17-year-old over several months culminated in Edwards' downfall and his departure from public life.
Huw Edwards pleaded guilty in July 2024 to three counts of making indecent images of children. In September 2024, he received a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
