The Australian Women's Weekly

Love song to the west

When David Wenham walks into a draughty shack on a drab day in the remote West Australian town of Esperance, he doesn’t look at all like a movie bad guy.

The air is grey, thanks to a thick cover of cloud that has settled over the seaside community, but when the golden-haired star takes a seat and smiles hello, the room suddenly seems a little sunnier.

His latest filming schedule has given him a glowing tan, and he spends the first few minutes of the interview asking polite questions. David Wenham is so charming that he even sees the good in the ruthless character he plays in.

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