Leave the World Behind's book author on his cameo: “My kids seemed puzzled”

Last spring, director Sam Esmail asked the novelist and his family to make a cameo appearance in his film adaptation of Alam’s book. Alam said yes, expecting to give his sons a memorable day — but didn’t anticipate what they’d end up remembering about it [View this email in your browser](   [GQ Daily The Best Things You'll Ever Read (Today)]( CULTURE [Leave the World Behind's book author on his cameo: “My kids seemed puzzled”]( [Last spring, director Sam Esmail asked the novelist and his family to make a cameo appearance in his film adaptation of Alam’s book. Alam said yes, expecting to give his sons a memorable day — but didn’t anticipate what they’d end up remembering about it](   [Cold weather running]( LIFESTYLE [8 ways to make cold weather running more bearable]( [A turn in the weather shouldn’t mean giving up the thing you love. Our experts break down how you can safely and efficiently keep active when the needle drops]( FASHION [Paint me like one of your Gallery Dept x Asics GT-2160 sneakers]( [An old classic gets a fresh update in Asics' latest messy collab]( [GQ Editor's Pick]( All products featured in this email are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Le Col Jersey]( [A winter season update on your favourite cycling jersey, this zip-through long sleeve is a Bradley Wiggins-approved dream crafted from sleek brushed-back lycra.]( [£160 at Le Col]( [Sign up to GQ Recommends]( LIFESTYLE [The 63 best food gifts for a tastier gifting moment]( [Whet your appetite with the very best food gifts this Christmas]( [GQ Drops menswear]( FASHION [16 menswear heaters to light a fire under Christmas]( [From Dior trainers and Lalique vases to B&O speakers and LV luggage]( [GQ Cover]( [Get your trial offer of 3 issues for £1 + FREE home delivery + INSTANT ACCESS to the digital edition]( [SUBSCRIBE NOW]( [Dominic Calvert-Lewin]( [STYLE]( [Micheal Ward]( [CULTURE]( [Luxury watch against a dark blue background]( [WATCHES]( [Collage of sneakers on a psychedelic background]( [GQ RECOMMENDS](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( | [View Online]( Queries about this email? Contact datacontroller@condenast.co.uk Condé Nast Publications 1 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JU © The Condé Nast Publications Ltd [Our Privacy Policy](