Features - Monday, March 1, 2010 14:16

New British Talent 2010

Zander Newton

Even though war drama Iron Cross is yet to be released in the UK, it’s already generating a buzz. That’s partly because it’s the final film of late Jaws legend Roy Scheider, but there’s also considerable interest in young star Zander Newton. The 17-year-old makes his debut as the younger version of Scheider’s character, a Holocaust survivor who exacts revenge on the SS Commander who killed his family. “I learnt a great deal from watching [Scheider],” says Newton. “He was definitely giving the performance of his life. If Roy was alive, he would be this year’s Mickey Rourke.” Continue…