Anna Maxwell Martin unveils unique approach to playing Delia Balmer in Until I Kill You

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The ITV drama 'Until I Kill You' has captivated viewers in swath when it debuted, sharing the gripping real-life tale of Delia Balmer's survival from her nearly lethal relationship with killer John Sweeney.

Anna Maxwell Martin embraced the challenging role of Delia, and Shaun Evans portrayed the notorious murderer. The story unfolds Delia's agonising experience at the mercy of John Sweeney and her gruelling navigation through the law enforcement and justice systems.

Despite the heavy storyline, 'Motherland' star Anna Maxwell admitted not seeking out contact with the real Delia before cameras rolled, confessing: "I've played quite a few real people and I have never met them before.

I don't choose to do that, that's how I work." To prepare for the part, she had access to exclusive material, sharing: "Our writer, Nick, filmed a lot of footage of his meetings with Delia, which I had access to.