The BBC has confirmed its awkward interview with All of Us Strangers star Andrew Scott on the BAFTAs red carpet, which many deemed inappropriate and offensive. .
Scott was just one of many Irish stars on the BAFTA red carpet. Paul Mescal, Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Ireland’s Honorary Actress Ayo Edibiri were also in attendance. During an interview with BBC reporter Colin Patterson, the Dublin-born actor expressed obvious discomfort after being asked about Barry Keoghan’s performance in Saltburn, particularly a nude scene in which his penis was exposed. It is said that he did.
Speaking about rumors that Cogan was given a prosthetic penis for this scene, Scott was asked, “How well do you know him?”
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After the footage went viral and the reporter’s questions were widely criticized, the BBC issued a statement about the incident.
The British broadcaster said the question was a “misjudgment”. The statement read: “The reporter first asked Andrew Scott about All of Us Strangers, in which he starred and was nominated for six BAFTAs. He then asked: , Barry Keoghan asked about the popularity of the Irish actor he starred in.” Saltburn was mentioned.
“‘Saltburn’ is a film that has had a cultural impact, with the Barry Keoghan scene at the end getting a lot of attention, especially the final Barry Keoghan scene, which the actor himself worked on. Me to Andrew Scott Our questions were meant to casually reflect the surrounding discussion; they were not intended to cause any offense.
“Saltburn writer and director Emerald Fennell and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, whose song Dancefloor Murders was used in the film, were also asked about the scene. I accept that Scott had a specific question.” Misjudgment.
“After speaking with Andrew on the carpet, the reporter acknowledged on air that his questions may have gone too far and said he was sorry if that was the case.”
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