Aimee Lou Wood says playing Pattie Boyd in Beatles biopics is 'intimidating'
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood has said playing photographer Pattie Boyd in a Beatles biopic feels “quite intimidating”.
The actress, also known for playing Chelsea in the third series of The White Lotus, will portray George Harrison’s former wife in the upcoming films from Sir Sam Mendes, about the lives and careers of the Fab Four.
Filming has already begun with Wood yet to have her anticipated first “proper day” on set.
Speaking about taking on the role, Wood told The Standard: “With this one, everyone knows these people so it’s very different, and it’s quite intimidating.
“I’ve gone and done my fittings with my blonde hair and my blue eyes. I’m really stepping into a different person.
“We look like them… so it’s kind of trippy.” The 32-year old admitted the preparation for the role will be different from how she usually takes on characters and will require a level of “discipline”.
She added: “I can sometimes be like, ‘let’s just see how it goes, and throw paint at the wall and see’, which is great for certain things, but I actually can’t do that with Pattie.
“I am going to have to really prep, and I am going to have to really be detailed about that, because she is someone who is so recognisable, and obviously not do an impression.
Source: standard.co.uk/Lauren Del Fabbro
