Saltburn Archie Madekwe Interview: That Steamy Oliver/Farleigh Scene Initially Wasn't in the Script

Want to see an actor with great range? Just look at Archie Madekwe’s 2023. He headlined one of the best surprises of the year, the shockingly solid Gran Turismo movie, playing the stoic and laser-focused Jann Mardenborough. About three months after that film’s release, he’s back on the big screen in Saltburn as Farleigh, a rather catty Oxford student with a taste for the finer things in life and a ruthless determination to make Barry Keoghan’s Oliver feel like an outsider.

Oliver first meets Farleigh, but more importantly, Jacob Elordi’s impossibly handsome and charming Felix, at school. Initially, Oliver struggles to fit in, but via a kind gesture involving a flat bike tire, Felix opts to take him under his wing. When summer break rolls around, Felix invites Oliver to join his immediate family and Farleigh at their sprawling estate, Saltburn. While the trip gives Oliver the opportunity to continue to relish his friendship with Felix, it also opens the door to a flood of lies, backstabbing, and debauchery.

With Saltburn now playing in theaters nationwide I got the chance to chat with Madekwe to discuss his killer 2023, how he found the character of Farleigh via the perfect posture and costume, why he was so taken by Rosamund Pike and Keoghan as scene partners, and loads more.

You can hear it all straight from Madekwe in this Saltburn interview!

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[TomRipley]

I loved his performance in this film. He was relentlessly spiteful and abrupt. There was no charming, fooling or manipulating him. He was on to Oliver throughout. The only way he could be dispatched was by foul means.

[chemtrails]

Anyone else who loves Farleigh's costumes? It's so aesthetically pleasing.

[Jprager]

That “behave” bed scene was so alluring, yet borderline terrifying. If Barry did that to me, I’d probably hand over ownership of myself then and there 👍 no questions asked

[ggce]

What a gorgeous, very talented young actor. Now that I’ve seen him as himself in interviews, it just strengthens what a fantastic job he did as Farleigh in Saltburn and how well cast the film is. Brilliant. I’ll be watching the film again. It’s so macabre, thought provoking and darkly funny and refreshing.

[janiemiller]

I’m quite impressed with his acting ability.
He’s very talented..
This character in Saltburn he played spot on- so brilliant.
He made the character come alive.
Bravo 👏

[jzaaaa]

that note about barry have these shark eyes but you dont know what he's thinking, is so spot on.

[ooo__ooo]

Archie was so good! So was Alison! My two new favourite newcomers after watching Saltburn! So glad you were able to interview him :)

[whatdoesthisbuttondoentert]

He was so fantastic in this movie i had to immediately look him up. Great job man!

[janiemiller]

From my personal perspective- all the actors were brilliant -
Yet- something unique about Archie’s performance is- he made his character come so alive .. that the audience saw him as real..
then you care about the character & feel emotional & compassionate for Farleigh…
Brilliant acting - making that character truly realistic- come alive… Bravo 👏
You have passion for the character you’re playing..
It’s a true gift !!
👏 Bravo 😉

[HellokittyLvrr]

Saltburn is one of those movies where you have to watch it at least twice to actually process everything that happened.

[deathwitheponine]

Wow these were great questions. I appreciated the interviewer letting Archie just get the answer out. Great interview.

[IAmAMess]

Great questions asked! love Archie so much can't wait to see more of his work in the future.

[ryang]

Promising young actor. Knows his craft well for sure.

[kaf]

This interviewer is great. She asks unusually intelligent questions.

[cazb]

Now I want to see the Eton book. Got to see the Eton boy in the Gucci loafers who inspired Archie to bring Farleigh's style to life! 😊

[lord-licht]

LOVE this interviewer, great questions! Love the discussion, especially what we find out about about Emerald Fennell adapting the script and going there with Oliver/Farleigh scene because I think few writers/directors would do that in a story that poses the main dynamic between Oliver and Felix. LOVED IT. So wonderful and rich.

[lbougie]

Thank You Collider & Archie. Justice For Farleigh Start! ❤️❤️❤️

[MovieJustin]

10/10 beautiful man, award worthy performance ❤ Excited to see what he does next.

[janiemiller]

I’m loved him In Gran Turismo also…
But in Saltburn - wow 🤩 did his acting talent really shine..
Excited to see him act in more movies 🎥 👏

[marchionessamoretto]

I loved his American accent and his screen presence. I love him ❤