If you ever used to go drum n bass nights in The Welsh Club you'll have likely met Sule. MC Red Eye back then he performed as.. Genuinely a really nice bloke. And talented as well..
Redmayne is brilliant and like you say the female lead is actually really good. The family stuff was ok but felt a bit forced but I guess they're trying to show the pressure he's under trying to keep it all under wraps.
Had to look up your mate but aye he had a decent part and acted it well.
I only really like Andor and Rogue One of the new stuff. Haven't seen the rest properly so shouldn't really criticise. Watched Solo the other day. Thought was decent but Andor is just different again and you can just watch it without knowing fuck all about Star Wars and it still stands up as great TV. Brilliant soundtrack as well. If you haven't already gathered by now the score of a Film/TV is important to me.