Bold, rebellious, chaotic — punk! There’s no other way to describe Talulah Riley in Pistol, the new limited series inspired by one of England’s most iconic rock bands — the Sex Pistols. The series, directed by Danny Boyle, recounts the rise to fame of the band during the 1970s, putting in focus the Punk movement and its vigorous spirit.  In the series, Riley is the legendary fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood, who at the time dated Sex Pistols’ manager Malcolm McLaren and designed garments for the band. No novice to period and historical dramas, Riley is renowned for her roles in Pride and Prejudice and The Last Witness, but her undoubtable versatility makes her the perfect fit for such a strong character.  But acting is just another feather in her cap. Riley is also the creative writer behind novels such as Acts of Love and The Quickening. Schön! sat down with Riley to discuss Pistol, her diverse acting career and her introduction to authorship.  How did you first get into acting? Was your father an influence?    I’ve always really enjoyed acting, I took Saturday acting classes at Sylvia Young and loved being involved in drama productions at school. But my father … Continue reading interview | talulah riley