‘His genius is elusive’: Harry Lawtey and Toby Jones on bringing Richard Burton back to the screen

Pyjama game: Jones and Lawtey on the Cardiff set of Mr Burton. Photograph: Sarah Lee/The Guardian

In new film Mr Burton, the Industry star plays a young Richard Burton, with Jones as the mentor who helped him find his acting chops. The duo discuss trying to understand a cultural icon – and how to nail that voice.

Laura Barton at The Guardian discusses the project with Toby Jones and Harry Lawtey.