Men's Health
Curating a soundtrack—particularly one as expansive and extensive as
It's a Sin's—is rarely without obstacle, and Cooke makes it clear that working on this series was no exception. Still, though, he says that most of the artists and songwriters whose work was featured were very receptive to their recognizable songs being featured within the show, and he credits that warm response to Davies' incredible pedigree (some of his past TV credits include the original revival of
Doctor Who, Queer as Folk, and the 2019 HBO/BBC series
Years and Years)
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"We received several notes from some huge, huge artists or their estates wishing Russell well with the project and sending their best wishes," Cooke says.