Catapulted into the limelight with Emerald Fennell’s
Saltburn, and cementing his status as arthouse
cinema’s latest crush with his recent starring in Alex
Russel’s psychological thriller Lurker, Archie Madekwe
is racking up his accolades. Now, he can add the title
of EE BAFTA Rising Star nominee under his belt.

His latest project, Steal, sees the actor star alongside
Sophie Turner in an action-packed heist. But in between
movie sets and audition tapes that are increasing tenfold,
Archie covers our Spring 26 issue. To unpack it all, he spends
over an hour on the phone with Lily Allen, one British
darling reflecting on another. They reminisce on how they
met, talk mutual admiration, and surviving the court of Henry VIII.

Photography by Axle Jozeph
Styling by Abigail Hazard
Interview by Lily Allen
Words by Ella Bardsley
Grooming by Maya Man at Stella Creative Artists using Dior Backstage Foundation and Dior Homme Dermo System
Fashion Assistant Scarlett Milroy
Videography by Roy Brandys

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