#ThePersonalEdit
Jacob Greenway Opens His Camera Roll From Dear England
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For this edition of The Personal Edit, Jacob Greenway shares a glimpse into his personal camera roll during the making of Dear England, the BBC adaptation of James Graham’s acclaimed stage production about Gareth Southgate and the England national football team. In the series, Greenway steps into the role of Jude Bellingham, one of the defining young players of England’s current generation.
photo / Jacob Greenway
Read throughs are special because it’s the first time you see the script come to life. I was consumed with excitement, gratitude, and trying to look calmer than I actually felt.
Moving between training grounds, set moments and the atmosphere surrounding a production shaped by football culture and national expectation, Jacob´s photos document a period balancing performance, preparation and the intensity surrounding one of the country’s most closely watched stories. Alongside Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate, the series revisits the emotional pressure, ambition and scrutiny surrounding modern English football. Shot on his phone and paired with his own captions, The Personal Edit offers a direct look into the experience from Greenway’s perspective.
photo / Jacob Greenway
The only photo i’ve got from a base. The amount of hours we spent playing football at base was breathtaking. Some of my fondest memories are from kicking ball with the lads.
photo / Jacob Greenway
My first day filming. Energy was high. Vibes were immaculate.
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Pre-training scene in my trailer. We spent a lot of time in these kits over the shoot, but this specific kit was always the standout for me.
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Wondering round the pitch trying to get an aesthetic pic when I probably should’ve been paying attention.
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A quick break with Roman Kemp and The BBC One Show during my stunt rehearsal. I was lucky to have Tyson with me throughout the process - if I broke my leg best believe he’d step in as my stunt double - had a wig on standby!
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Rented out Tottenham Hotspur’s, as you do.
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To many people’s surprise this was my first time inside a football stadium.
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Sir Paul Whittington watching one of the overhead kick takes - The expression on his face was priceless. It felt good pulling that off.
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Action shot from the Switzerland penalties scene. I spent the best part of two weeks making sure my run up was identical to Jude’s - only to get to set and find out they were only shooting my feet. still had to deliver the whole performance though.