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LONDON — It’s a chilly Monday evening and no one seems to notice as Jessie Buckley , wrapped in a sweater and a warm coat, strolls up to the Hackney wine bar Bastardo. She’s early for our interview, although Paul Mescal , dressed similarly, isn’t far behind. There’s a quick catch-up — he’s just come from rehearsals on Sam Mendes’ quartet of forthcoming Beatles films (he’s playing Paul McCartney) and she’s been home with her 4-month-old baby.

But neither wastes time on pleasantries. They’re here t

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