September 30th 2024.
Renowned Hollywood actor James Cosmo was the star of the show at the highly-anticipated Wigtown Book Festival, drawing in a sold-out crowd during its first weekend. The audience was captivated as he shared stories from his illustrious career, spanning from his early days in Highlander to his recent roles in Game of Thrones, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Trainspotting.
As the event continued, Cosmo revealed that his size and equestrian skills played a crucial role in his early career. "I was often cast as the big, tough guy - a bit like Bigfoot," he joked in his signature Scottish accent. "But it worked to my advantage, as I was able to do a lot of action scenes on horseback. Fun fact - if you look at me from behind, my backside is actually shaped like a saddle."
Cosmo then reflected on his transition into more complex and nuanced roles as he aged. "I tried to deny middle age for as long as I could, but eventually it caught up to me," he admitted. "However, I quickly learned that with age comes the opportunity to play more interesting and layered characters. That's the beauty of being an actor - you can keep doing what you love until you physically can't anymore."
Currently, Cosmo can be seen in the BBC thriller Nightsleeper and is also working on a three-part series for Amazon, filmed in his hometown of Glasgow, alongside fellow Scottish actor Martin Compson. But he's not just limited to the screen - Cosmo has also been collaborating with Annandale Distillery to create his own whisky brand, Storyman, adding yet another impressive accomplishment to his already impressive resume.
The festival, which runs until October 6th, boasts over 250 events and activities for attendees to enjoy. The second weekend of the festival will feature a special focus on food, with demonstrations and talks from notable guests such as The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod, Scotland's National Chef Gary MacLean, MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin, and Sanjana Modha, creator of modern Indian cuisine.
For more updates and news from the Wigtown Book Festival, be sure to check out Scottish Field's news pages and don't forget to grab a copy of the October issue of Scottish Field magazine. With so much in store, this year's festival is not to be missed.
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