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UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Slow Horses' actor Jack Lowden to star in 'Berlin Noir' adaptation
July 17 (UPI) -- Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden has signed on to star in Apple TV+'s adaptation of Philip Kerr's bestselling Berlin Noir book series. Set in the 1920s, the origin story for detective Bernie Gunther will be filmed in Berlin. Writer and executive producer Peter Straughan -- whose credits include Conclave, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and Wolf Hall -- will be the show-runner. Oscar-winner Tom Hanks is among the series' producers. "Bernie is a police officer, newly promoted to the intimidating and elite Berlin Murder Squad, and must investigate what seems to be a serial killer targeting victims on the fringes of society," a synopsis said. "Bernie's Berlin is a city of unprecedented freedom and dizzying turbulence, the Nazis just a distant nightmare waiting in the wings. With the political and social world shifting to a new norm, we see Bernie fighting for truth, whatever the cost." No other casting has been announced yet.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Woke Netflix bosses AXE iconic moment from Pride & Prejudice remake for ridiculous reason
MR Darcy's wet top will be packed away for a Pride and Prejudice remake to avoid objectifying men. A dripping Colin Firth emerging from a lake got fans drooling in 1995. 2 But woke Netflix bosses have ruled there will be no repeat when actor Jack Lowden plays Mr Darcy in its forthcoming version of Jane Austen's classic novel. Non-binary Emma Corrin has been cast as the heroine Elizabeth Bennet in the drama, potentially dropping later this year. A TV insider said many fans would be disappointed as the famous BBC scene 'got millions of women hot under the collar'. They added: 'It is also credited for sparking subsequent moments of male objectification on screen — like Aidan Turner' s famous topless scything scene in Poldark. 'But Netflix execs have made it clear they don't want a repeat.' A sodden Mr Darcy topped a 2013 poll of favourite TV scenes but it did not feature in Austen's 1813 novel. Last year the shirt which was worn in the scene went up for auction and was sold for £20,000. Netflix was approached for comment.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Three British actors become new favourites to play James Bond after one A-list star was branded 'too adorable' for the role
Three British actors could be in line to play the next James Bond, after Tom Holland was dubbed 'too adorable' for the role. Supporters have been eagerly waiting to find out who will be the next star with a 'license to kill' after Daniel Craig relinquished the part with the 2021 film No Time To Die. Following months of speculation, three clear favourites for the coveted role at last emerged on Tuesday from Coral Bookmakers. It is believed Kick Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 35, Dunkirk actor Jack Lowden, also 35, and Netflix star Theo James, 40, being among the top contenders. Bookmaker Coral have reported seeing a strong wave of support behind Aaron with the British actor as the 9-4 favourite for the role. Meanwhile Theo is second best in the betting at 4-1, while Jack is backed at 5-1. Elsewhere the betting site have Superman star Henry Cavill, 42, with odds of 10-1. Coral's John Hill said: 'We've seen another strong wave of support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson in our next James Bond betting. Although other names have been linked with the role in recent weeks. 'The British actor remains the man punters are backing to replace Daniel Craig'. However, it is believe to not be possible for Spiderman star Tom to bag the role of 007 as he begins filming Spider Man 4 - which has the reported working name Spider-Man: Brand New Day - in the coming months. The studio announced on Wednesday that Denis Villeneuve - best known for directing Warner Bros.' two-part Dune adaptation - has signed on to direct the untitled film Bond film, via Amazon press release. The French-Canadian filmmaker, 57, will also serve as executive producer of the project alongside Tanya Lapointe. Amazon had previously announced Amy Pascal and David Heyman as the film's producers, after the studio parted ways with longtime 007 caretakers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. The news comes just over three years after Amazon completed its massive $8.5billion acquisition of MGM Studios that included the James Bond franchise. There hasn't been a Bond film since 2021's No Time to Die, the final instalment with Daniel Craig as the beloved secret agent. The director said in a statement, 'Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery.' He added, 'I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.' The filmmaker admitted: 'This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.' He also went on to thank Bond producers Amy and David, adding they, 'are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust'. Amy and David added, 'Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy. 'It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it's ours, too. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker.' After Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, they obtained full creative control of the 007 franchise with a deal they struck with Barbara and Michael, the offspring of original James Bond producer, Albert R. Broccoli. Barbara and Michael had been overseeing the franchise since 1995, when their father ceded control of his Eon Productions company to them. Amazon reached an agreement with Barbara and Michael in March 2025, and while financial terms were not disclosed, it was rumored to be upwards of $1 billion. Villeneuve made his directorial debut in 1998 with August 32nd on Earth, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival that year. He followed that up with Maelstrom (2000), Polytechnique (2009) and Incendies (2010), the latter of which was nominated for Best International Film at the Academy Awards. The filmmaker broke through in Hollywood with 2013's Prisoners, a dark drama starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. He continued to win acclaim for 2013's Enemy, 2015's Sicario, 2016's Arrival, 2017's Blade Runner 2049 and, most recently, 2021's Dune: Part One and 2024's Dune: Part Two. Speculation has continued to grow over who will be the next big-screen Bond and the Bond franchise also prompted a flurry of guesses as to where they might take the franchise next. Bond has been spoiled with video game adaptations since the 1980s, with early adaptations taking the form of shooting games or text adventures in which players typed in what they wanted the super-spy to do. Amazon bosses are currently said to be considering locations in which to set the much-anticipated new film, which experts predicted is likely to be released at the end of next year or in 2027. The studio announced that Denis Villeneuve - best known for directing Warner Bros.' two-part Dune adaptation - has signed on to direct the untitled film, via Amazon press release Due to a filming ban being imposed in Central London next year, new locations are reportedly being considered - with Liverpool a frontrunner, according to The Sun. An insider told the publication: 'This will no doubt irk Bond purists who already fear Amazon taking over the 007 franchise may lead to them making big changes. 'But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for film-makers. 'It has appeared in everything from The Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter movies, doubling up as international cities.' The source added that it doesn't necessarily mean the story will be set in Liverpool - though eagle-eyed Merseysiders will no doubt spot their city centre in the background.
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Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Jack Lowden: Play by Slow Horses star from Edinburgh International Festival to be screened in UK cinemas
The play was originally created by National Theatre of Scotland Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A play starring Jack Lowden which premiered at last year's Edinburgh International Festival is to be beamed into cinemas around the UK after a sell-out West End run. The Fifth Step, written by David Ireland and created by the National Theatre of Scotland, is one of three plays selected for the new season of National Theatre Live and is the first NTS production to be showcased on the platform. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The play had its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh last August as part of the EIF and later played in Dundee and Glasgow. It also stars Martin Freeman alongside Slow Horses star Mr Lowden and is directed by Finn den Hertog, co-artistic director of Scottish theatre company Groupwork and associate artist of NTS. Slow Horses star Jack Lowden | Simon Murphy Mrs Warren's Profession and Hamlet will also be added to the NT Live line-up, as well as the previously announced Inter Alia, starring Rosamund Pike, which will broadcast live from the Lyttelton Stage across the UK on 4 September, with subsequent global screenings from 25 September. Mr den Hertog said: 'It's fantastic that The Fifth Step will be filmed and released through National Theatre Live. I've always been an enormous fan of the hybrid nature of the NT Live work and I feel confident the show will really lend itself to being captured in this way. 'I'm delighted to be able to share the work with a wider audience and I'm particularly proud that a play which started its life with National Theatre of Scotland will not only be seen around the world, but will also be coming home, in a sense, for audiences in cinemas, town halls and arts centres across Scotland.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jack Lowden in The Fifth Step | Mihaela Bodlovic The Fifth Step is a critically-acclaimed comic two-hander that follows Lowden and Freeman's characters' journey to sobriety by way of the 12 steps. Indhu Rubasingham, director and co-chief executive of the National Theatre, said: 'From the moment I began this role, I knew that expanding our digital reach would be key to my vision to bring the world to the National Theatre and the National Theatre to the world. NT Live is a powerful way to open not just our work, but the work of our incredible peers in the West End and beyond, to audiences globally. 'This season is a fantastic example of that vision in action: reimagined classics and bold new writing, just as you'll see on our stages in London. It's about accessibility, excellence, and expanding the joy of theatre far beyond our walls and city. It's about breaking down barriers and inviting everyone in.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Edinburgh Live
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
First look at £2m Edinburgh Filmhouse refurbishment ahead of grand reopening
Edinburgh's landmark cinema Filmhouse has revealed images of its new screens and spaces ahead of its public reopening tomorrow Friday, June 27 - following a £2 million refurbishment. After its closure in October 2022, the reopening of Filmhouse marks the culmination of a three-year long campaign to save the historic cinema backed by film lovers in Edinburgh, Scotland, and around the world and by A-list film talent including patrons Jack Lowden and Charlotte Wells, as well as Dougray Scott, Brian Cox, and Emma Thompson. Three screens have been unveiled which seat between 59 and 188 viewers. A new fourth screen will soon be revealed which seats 22 plus one wheelchair. A completely refurbished Filmhouse Bar will be able to seat 100 people for lunch and dinner, with drinks available throughout the day. Filmhouse will re-open its doors with a hand-picked programme of the very best films the cinema missed out on playing during the venue's two-and-a-half-year closure. The programme will have a strong emphasis on films that did not screen in the city because of its absence. Tickets are on sale now via the Filmhouse website. The first film to welcome audiences back to the venue will be the much-loved film gem and ode to the beauty of the cinemagoing experience, Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso (1988).
