Vogue UK - March 2020

D

aisy Edgar-Jones has just finished being

photographed for Vogue in a draughty east London

pub, and Paul Mescal – her co-star in Normal

People, the upcoming BBC Three adaption of the

phenomenally successful novel by Irish author Sally Rooney

• is giving her a congratulatory hug. “You look great,” he
  whispers supportively in her ear, a beaming smile on his face.
  They have reason to celebrate. It’s the first magazine shoot
  for the newcomers, who are about to bring to life two of the

most beloved and relatable literary characters of recent times

• students Marianne and Connell – from a novel that’s been
  dubbed a future classic on both sides of the Atlantic, was
  nominated for a clutch of literary prizes and has sold almost
  a million copies since its publication in 2018.
  “Yes, it’s massively stressful!” Mescal laughs, feeling the
  weight of responsibility. Edgar-Jones nods. “I’m always one
  for watching remakes and going, ‘It’s not like the book,’” she
  says, putting on her grouchiest voice. When I tell them >

The new normal

As Sally Rooney’s zeitgeisty bestseller comes to the small screen,

its young leads had better get ready for stardom, says Olivia Marks.

Photographs by Hill & Aubrey. Styling by Julia Brenard

Daisy wears

cardigan, £570.

Skirt, £1,205.

Both Miu Miu.

Socks, £9, Emilio

Cavallini. Shoes,

£365, Rupert

Sanderson. Paul

wears jacket,

£795, E Tautz, at

Matchesfashion.com.

Shirt, from a

selection, Martine

Rose. Trousers,

£230, Paul Smith.

Hair: Yumi

Nakada-Dingle.

Make-up: Ciara

O’Shea

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