Still, here was Lisa from Make-up with a cup of tea and a touch up. Best to just stay in his seat and let the minions do their bit. He was fairly sure he had acquitted himself well enough on this first take and just wished the whole thing would move along so he could get back to his trailer and have a nap before shooting his last scene.

This was due to begin shooting at 4pm and then he would hear his favourite three words on any of these interminable film sets “that’s a wrap.”

People looking in from the outside felt that being in films must be hugely glamorous. The basic fact was that it was a job like any other. Well unlike any other he mused.

Lots of hurry up and wait was what it was all about.