In July 2025, I got an email from a man who owns a gym in a small Scottish town, and it turned out to be more interesting than I expected. The subject line read: “Re: Use of Gym facilities.” He explained that word had gone around that Damian Lewis and the cast of a new production were looking for a private place to work out while filming in Argyll. He described his gym in Lochgilphead as “well-appointed” and able to offer “privacy and anonymity,” and said the only thing they would ask in return was a small photo opportunity when time allowed.
At that point, I had no idea what production he was talking about. We knew that Damian had finished filming The Runner – another movie we will talk about in ” A First Look” post soon – but nothing else had been announced yet. I simply forwarded the email to Damian’s PA and moved on.
Later that summer, photos began circulating of Damian with an ambitious moustache (this one from his weekend at the Latitude festival with Alison late July) and a distinctly period look. Still no title and no confirmation of where he was filming, but it was likely that something Victorian was happening 🙂 Continue reading “Damian Lewis in Jack of Spades: A First Look”