Claire Foy Trains with a Hawk for Upcoming Film Role
- Claire Foy recently seen in Cambridge training with a Eurasian goshawk.
- She spent two weeks preparing for her role as Helen Macdonald in H Is For Hawk.
- The film explores themes of friendship and grief through Macdonald's story.
Claire Foy was seen in Cambridge interacting with a large hawk as part of her preparation for a new film role. A crucial aspect of her role as Helen Macdonald in H Is For Hawk involved two weeks of training with the Eurasian goshawk, the largest hawk species in Europe. The film is based on Macdonald's memoir, which chronicles her bond with the bird Mabel following the unexpected death of her father, Alisdair. Brendan Gleeson will portray Alisdair, marking a significant collaboration between Foy and director Philippa Lowthorpe, who previously worked with her on The Crown. Lena Headey, known for her role in Game of Thrones, is also involved as a producer after acquiring the film rights to the memoir, which illustrates healing through the bond with the hawk.