The Queen’s Gambitis the latest must-watch Netflix show soothing our quarantine blues.

Much of its success is, naturally, down to the brilliant Taylor-Joy.

Her rival/love interest Benny, however, gives as good as he gets.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Benny in The Queen’s Gambit

But it was his delightful turn in a little movie calledLove Actuallythat really put the youngster on the map.

I was always the cute kid."

Then, COVID-19 happened and suddenly the world shut down, forcing him back into a life without work.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who plays Benny in The Queen’s Gambit

I think there’s something beautifully simple about that."

Thomas Brodie-Sangster wearing sunglasses, standing by the sea