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From her BAFTA and Royal Television Society-nominated performance as Lauryn Lawrence in Top Boy to roles in Moon Knight, The Devil’s Hour and Fuze, British actor and our final cover star reveal, Saffron Hocking has consistently gravitated towards stories that explore power, morality and the emotional complexities of people navigating systems beyond their control. Now, she leads Hit Point, UKTV’s gripping new crime thriller from Urban Myth. Starring as detective Bella, Hocking steps into a world where loyalty, corruption and ambition become increasingly difficult to separate. As Bella’s investigation draws her ever closer to the truth, the line between professional duty and personal conviction begins to blur, transforming the series into a psychological study as much as a police drama. “That’s exactly what drew me to it,” Hocking tells Glass. “Hit Point’s not your typical cop show... You have this really interpersonal story between Bella and Leo. There’s a lightness and fun to it even while they’re surrounded by the underbelly of this crime scene.” In the issue Hocking shares how her career has been built around that same kind of tension, expressing gratitude for the narratives that have shaped her understanding of human complexity. Notably her transformative role in Top Boy and the responsibility of portraying Lauryn’s experience of domestic abuse. “It was the first milestone moment in my career where I realised, this isn’t just acting and it isn’t just entertainment,” she says. “This can actually be education, a real human connection and a way to make people feel seen and heard.” The summer issue is out this week. Photographer: Jason Hetherington Stylist: Otter Hatchett Hair: Joe Pickering-Taylor using @Color Wow Hair Makeup: Kenneth Soh using @anua_global and @Makeup By Mario Manicurist: Tinu Bello using Kinetics Photography assistant: Alfie Bungay Styling assistant: Isabel Mitchinson Interview: Adina Ilie Talent: Saffron Hocking Cover credits: All jewellery: Tasaki All clothing: Mithridate

On the profile · Jul 7, 2026