Episode 1 - Laura Watson

**Episode 1: Laura Watson – From Hull to Hollywood** What does it take to go from a Hull estate to working with Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix and some of the biggest productions in film and television? In the very first episode of The Hull Studio Podcast, we sit down with award-winning hair and makeup artist Laura Watson, whose remarkable career has taken her from the West End stage to Hollywood blockbusters and major TV dramas. Laura shares behind-the-scenes stories from productions including Napoleon, You Were Never Really Here, Poldark, Da Vinci's Demons, The Good Karma Hospital and more. Hear what it's really like working with A-list actors, recreating Joaquin Phoenix's six-piece beard for underwater scenes, life on set with Ridley Scott, and the realities of spending months away from home filming around the world. Along the way, we explore: • How Laura built an international career in film and TV • The role of hair and makeup in bringing characters to life • What really happens behind the scenes on major productions • Advice for anyone looking to break into the creative industries • Funny stories from sets across the UK, Europe and beyond The Hull Studio Podcast celebrates the people, projects and creative talent shaping film, television and media in Hull and beyond.