Agnes O’Casey & Anna Maxwell Martin interview on Star City: Soviet space race

Agnes O’Casey & Anna Maxwell Martin interview on Star City: Soviet space race, moral complexity, surveillance & human cost of progress The highly anticipated “Star City” series will make its global debut on Apple TV with two episodes launching on Friday, May 29, 2026, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through to Friday, July 10. Agnes O'Casey and Anna Maxwell Martin speak to The Upcoming about their roles in the alternative history drama Star City, which reimagines the Soviet space race through an intimate, character-driven lens. They discuss what attracted them to the project, praising writers Matt and Ben for creating morally complex characters caught between survival and ideology. O'Casey and Maxwell Martin reflect on navigating their characters' ethical ambiguities, explaining how the writing ensures every action arises from deeply human motivations rather than simple villainy. Maxwell Martin describes the rewarding dynamic between their two characters, highlighting the collaborative and open approach shared across the cast. Both actors consider how the series, despite its period setting, addresses contemporary concerns surrounding truth, deception, and surveillance. O'Casey notes the show's unflinching portrayal of the human cost in the pursuit of so-called progress, while Maxwell Martin draws parallels between the drama's themes of manufactured truth and today’s media landscape. Together, they reflect on why Star City encourages audiences to question blind obedience to authority and the moral price of ambition. Interviewer: Sarah Bradbury Editing: Olivia Barker ►► Haven't subscribed yet? Do it now! https://theupcoming.co.uk/YouTube ◄◄ Connect with The Upcoming: Our Website ►► https://www.theupcoming.co.uk Instagram ►►   / theupcoming   TikTok ►►   / theupcomingmagazine   Twitter / X ►►   / the_upcoming   Facebook ►►   / theupcomingmagazine   📩 For syndication enquiries: [email protected]