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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lindsey Bahr

Saoirse Ronan felt happy and settled. That's why she could play an alcoholic in 'The Outrun'

Saoirse Ronan Portrait Session - (2024 Invision)

The thing about birthing a lamb on camera is you only get one take.

Saoirse Ronan had been getting up at dawn to observe local farmers in Orkney in action, soaking in as much as she could. But soon it was her turn. Not only would she have a life in her hands: She had to look like she’d been doing it her whole life. She was terrified.

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