Anya Taylor-Joy Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Characters

_Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga_ star Anya Taylor-Joy joins British GQ as she revisits some of the most notable film characters in her career so far: from playing Casey Cooke in M. Night Shyamalan’s _Split_ to her leading role as Beth Harmon in _The Queen’s Gambit._ “I was very lucky to have a dance background,” explains Taylor-Joy as she breaks down her portrayal of Beth Harmon in _The Queen’s Gambit._ “Ballet specifically was really helpful in terms of discipline and understanding choreography. Ballet has played a huge part in the way that I act—because it’s finger choreography, that’s what you’re doing.” Watch the full episode of British GQ’s Iconic Characters as Anya Taylor-Joy breaks down her most iconic movie roles. #AnyaTaylorJoy #Furiosa #TheQueensGambit #MadMax #PeakyBlinders #Split 00:00 - Beth Harmon: The Queen’s Gambit 04:05 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 07:12 - Casey Cooke: Split 09:54 - Thomasin: The Witch 13:46 - Olga of the Birch Forest: The Northman 16:37 - Emma Woodhouse: Emma. Watch more from British GQ | Iconic Characters: Watch more from British GQ ---------- Director: Kristen DeVore Director of Photography: Carter Ross Editor: Jason Malizia Guest: Anya Taylor-Joy Producer: Sam Dennis Line Producer: Jen Santos Production Manager: James Pipitone Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash Talent Booker: Emily James Camera Operator: Oliver Lukacs Sound Mixer: Kari Barber Production Assistant: Liza Antonova Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Subscribe to British GQ►► CONNECT WITH BRITISH GQ Web: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Newsletter: ABOUT BRITISH GQ British GQ is the premier channel for men’s style, lifestyle and entertainment. Every week brand new series, original documentaries and essential style guides make it the first port of call for living well and looking good for men.