General · 7 September 2026
Andrew Scott plays D-Day meteorologist in new film
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Andrew Scott says he enjoyed the challenge of playing Group Captain James Stagg, the meteorologist crucial to the D-Day invasion. The film, called Pressure, is based on a 2014 stage play and focuses on the intense 72 hours before the World War Two landings. Scott, known for roles in Fleabag and Sherlock, stars alongside Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D Eisenhower.
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