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Stephen Graham prepares for diabolical serial killer role
Stephen Graham details his preparation for playing a diabolical serial killer in Apple TV+ thriller Nocturne.
In brief
Stephen Graham details his preparation for playing a diabolical serial killer in Apple TV+ thriller Nocturne. Stephen Graham prepared for his role as a diabolical serial killer in Nocturne by watching true crime documentaries with his wife Hannah Walters. Originally reported by LADbible.
Stephen Graham's role
Stephen Graham prepares to play diabolical serial killer Jurek Walter in Apple TV+ thriller Nocturne.
Hannah Walters' influence
Graham credited his wife Hannah Walters' 'obsession' with serial killers for helping him learn about the character.
True crime preparation
Graham watched true crime documentaries with Hannah Walters for about a week before filming.
Script focus
Graham emphasized the script as the foundation for understanding the character's manipulation tactics.
Collaboration with writer
Graham met with writer John Hlavin every Sunday to discuss scenes and integrate research into the role.
Release date
Nocturne releases on Apple TV+ on 30 October 2026.
The one thing
Stephen Graham prepared for his role as a diabolical serial killer in Nocturne by watching true crime documentaries with his wife Hannah Walters.
