Watch Andrew Scott star in dramatic video for Sam Fender’s “masterpiece of a song” ‘People Watching’

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Sam Fender has recruited actor Andrew Scott to star in the dramatic music video for his single ‘People Watching’. Check it out below.The single was initially shared back in November as the Geordie singer, songwriter and guitarist announced his forthcoming album of the same name.

The record is set to arrive on February 21, 2025 via Polydor and you can pre-order it here.Now, following on from two more singles – ‘Wild Long Lie’ and ‘Arm’s Length’ – Fender has shared the long-awaited music video for the title track, starring All Of Us Strangers’ actor Andrew Scott.The appearance in the visual accompaniment comes following the BAFTA and Laurence Olivier Award-winning Irish actor starring in Emmy-nominated Netflix limited series Ripley; and the West End production of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.Speaking about what it was like to work with Fender to make the music video, Scott described the track as a “masterpiece” and shared his appreciation for the musician.“Sam’s masterpiece of a song has become a true friend to me,” he began. “Working on it was truly cathartic, and I’ll always be grateful to Sam for his extraordinary talent, and for the other artists who made this film, and of course to my mum, who I will hold in my heart ‘til the day I die.”Explaining how the collaboration came together, Fender recalled his joy at discovering that the actor wanted to work with him. “I’m really excited for the ‘People Watching’ video to be out in the world this week,” he began. “I was so buzzing when I found out Andrew wanted to be involved – I’m a huge fan of his and he was absolutely perfect for the role.”In the video, which was directed by Stuart McIntyre in Long Beach, California, the Dublin-born actor captures the heart-wrenching feelings of.