Andrew Scott asked about Barry Keoghan in BAFTA red carpet interview – The Hollywood Reporter

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Andrew Scott walked away from a red carpet interview with BBC News at the BAFTA Awards after he was asked inappropriate questions. Saltburn Star and BAFTA nominee Barry Keoghan.

Scott who was present next to him We are all strangers Co-star Paul Mescal, with the film nominated for six awards, including Outstanding British Film, was asked by veteran BBC entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson for a chat.

Instead of asking about the bizarre, critically acclaimed drama, Patterson chose to focus on asking Scott his thoughts on Keoghan's penis. In the now-viral clip, the reporter said: “Do you know Barry well?” Scott, who didn't seem to know which direction the conversation was heading, smiled, “Yes! I know Barry, yes!”

Patterson then asked: “Well, your reaction when you first saw the nude dance scene at the end of the movie.” SaltburnScott laughed uncomfortably and replied, “It's great, it's great.” He added, “I'm not going to spoil it for anyone.” Paterson kept teasing her about it despite Scott's annoyance: “There was a lot of talk about prosthetics.” . How well do you know him?” Scott smiled, waved to Patterson and walked away from the interview.

On social media, many criticized Paterson's decision to ask such questions.

Oppenheimer It was the big winner at the BAFTA Awards, taking home seven awards including Best Film. all We are strangers And Saltburn It was closed.

The host has yet to comment on his line of questioning and neither the BBC nor Scott have responded Hollywood ReporterRequest for comment.