Don’t wait for permission. Create. Write your own stories, film them with your friends, put things out into the world. And don’t be afraid to fail. Most of this job is failing. The fun is in keeping going, in surprising yourself...

From his early beginnings in Leeds to international screens, Christian Cooke has carved out a dynamic career as an actor, writer, and director. With standout performances in major projects like Disney+’s REMATCH, Netflix’s That Dirty Black Bag and Point Blank, and critically …