In the new Sky series 'Prisoner', Izuka Hoyle (a rising star known for her roles in 'Boiling Point' and 'Big Boys') and Tahar Rahim (known for 'The Serpent' and 'The Mauritanian') play an unlikely pair handcuffed together as they flee a crime syndicate. Filming required them to wear handcuffs for eight hours each day, which they say helped forge a strong bond. Hoyle, portraying Amber Todd, a new mother, drew on her own experiences to inform her character's emotional depth, while Rahim's character, Tibor Stone, evolves from a contract killer to a more complex individual. Rahim, who has transitioned from French cinema to Hollywood, discussed his commitment to avoiding stereotypical roles, emphasizing the need for authenticity in representation. Both actors reflected on how their experiences on set pushed them to embrace vulnerability and bravery, with Hoyle describing her time with Rahim as a 'spiritual experience.' The conversation also touched on Rahim's advocacy for Palestine, highlighting the intersection of art and activism in their lives.