Derrick Santini: Rufus Sewel • ES Magazine • Project info +
Photographed by Derrick Santini, this portrait of actor Rufus Sewell captures one of Britain's most distinctive screen performers with elegance, restraint and remarkable intimacy.
Known for acclaimed roles across film, television and theatre, Sewell has built a career defined by emotional depth, intelligence and a commanding on-screen presence. Santini's portrait reflects those same qualities, stripping away distraction to focus entirely on expression, character and connection.
Rendered in timeless black and white, the image possesses a striking sense of stillness. The direct gaze and understated composition create an immediate relationship between subject and viewer, revealing a portrait that feels both personal and enduring.
The result is a compelling study of an actor whose work continues to resonate across contemporary cinema, television and stage, capturing not performance, but presence itself.
