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Extra.ie
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
A long way from Tipperary! The rise and rise of Kerry Condon
Actress Kerry Condon has certainly come a very long way from her hometown of Tipperary. A native of Thurles, Kerry's big screen career has gone into literal and metaphorical overdrive with her standout performance in Brad Pitt's new race car flick F1. While Hollywood hottie Brad may be in the driving seat in the film, which is proving a smash hit with movie goers, and Kerry's standout performance has helped steer the movie into pole position. Kerry Condon. Pic:F1 sees Kerry take on the role of Kate McKenna, a technical director on the Formula 1 race team, that sees Pitt come out of retirement to mentor a fledgling driver. Condon collaborated with Northern Irish F1 analyst Bernie Collins to ensure a thorough, authentic performance. And while Kerry is garnering stellar reviews for her role in the Hollywood film, her success is by no means overnight. Kerry Condon at the IFTA Awards 2024 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Pic: Brian McEvoy In fact, Kerry's love of acting began on her family farm in Thurles, which took her to the Royal Shakespearean Theatre and from there on to Hollywood. Kerry's love for acting first emerged whilst working alongside her father on the family farm in Thurles, surrounded by animals and open fields. Kerry's imagination ran rampant. It was amidst this backdrop that her passion for performance was nurtured and led her to the Dublin Theatre Arts School. Kerry Condon. Pic:Then, at just 16, Kerry landed her first role in Alan Parker's Angela's Ashes, marking the start of a glittering career. Her early television appearances saw her land roles in the BBC series Ballykissangel, but it was theatre that saw her true talents shine bright. Her groundbreaking role came in 2001 when she took on the part of Ophelia, making her the youngest actress to tackle this classic with the Royal Shakespeare Company. This, coupled with her stage work in Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore, marked Kerry out for true stardom. Through the years, Kerry Condon has played a diversity of different roles that run the gamut of genres. Her filmography charts her rise from stage to small screen to global movie theatres. In 2003, Kerry's first big screen break saw her delve into the realm of historical fiction when she played the part of Kate Kelly, the outlaw sister of Ned Kelly, alongside Heath Ledger, in the Hollywood-produced movie Ned Kelly. Her next big part came in 2005 when she starred in the HBO/BBC series Rom, taking on the supporting character Octavia of the Julii. And small screen success was to continue with aplomb when she was cast in the Breaking Bad spin-off seems Better Call Saul, where she appeared for seven seasons. Her next big screen standout role was to come in the smash hit Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri which saw her once again work with acclaimed director Martin McDonagh. But it was in 2022 that Condon's true talents were globally recognised when she was nominated for an Oscar for her stellar performance in The Banshees of Inisherinwhere she appeared alongside Colin Farrell. While she didn't win the Oscar, Kerry did earn a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress. But while her career is firmly on show in her personal life, Condon is far more low-key. But her love of animals has stayed with her from her childhood farm in Thurles as she runs an animal sanctuary in her adopted home of Washington State.
Bloomberg
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Bruckheimer Pushes Egos Aside to Get 'F1' in Theaters
"F1: The Movie" is now in theaters with a star studded cast including Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Kerry Condon. Produced by seven-time Academy Award winner Jerry Bruckheimer, it is looking to give the summer box office season a speedy start. Bruckheimer sat down with Bloomberg Hot Pursuit Co-Hosts Matt Miller and Hannah Elliott ahead of its release. (Source: Bloomberg)
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
F1: The Movie mixes ho-hum character development with some fist-pumping race action
Article content If you're starting to sense some by-the-book character development, you're not far off. We've seen this kind of macho matchup before, and Sonny's burgeoning romance with the team's female head technician (Kerry Condon) isn't so much a question of will-they-won't-they but they-will-but-when. Though given that the movie runs a staggering two hours and 36 minutes from bumper to bumper, that still provides some tension. Still, if the attractive human characters do little to surprise us, the car races are a mix of astonishment and beauty, and they hold up well on the biggest of big screens, including Imax. (If you want to see this at all, watch it in theatres and not on AppleTV, which has the streaming rights down the road.) Cinematographer Claudio Miranda (another Top Gun: Maverick veteran) starts things off with a bang, as racing cars appear to be driving through exploding fireworks. And he keeps things moving with shots from inside the cramped cars as well as from cameras perched on the vehicles' edges (and sometimes swinging wildly through 90 degrees) and all around the track. Even pit stops, which are timed in tenths of a second, add to the frantic pace of the race scenes, though whether they conform to reality I'll leave to more track-savvy specialists. For this non-racing-fan critic, the title is a perfect match for the film. Yes it's formulaic. But it's fast enough to finish strong regardless. F1: The Movie opens June 27 in theatres.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Kerry Condon is off to the races
NEW YORK Kerry Condon was in the thick of Oscars season two years ago, bantering and glad-handing from London to Los Angeles, when she took a breather to campaign for a different kind of prize. Nominated for her first Academy Award for the pitch-black tragicomedy 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' Condon had crossed paths with 'Top Gun: Maverick' director Joseph Kosinski at many an industry event and gleaned that his follow-up feature would be set in the world of Formula 1. When the Irish actress realized he still needed a female lead, the high-octane project piqued her curiosity. Realizing this character would go toe-to-toe with Brad Pitt, she became all the more intrigued.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
REVIEW: ‘F1: The Movie' — high-octane entertainment and old-school charm
DUBAI: There's a moment in 'F1: The Movie,' where you'll feel like you're flying, all while strapped into a tiny metal box hurtling at a speed you can't comprehend. This is when you realize this isn't just another sports drama; it's a sleek love letter to Formula 1, anchored by Brad Pitt's enduring star power and a surprisingly effective dynamic with relative newcomer Damson Idris. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ A post shared by FORMULA 1 (@f1) Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a grizzled former driver lured back to the thrills of the pit lane for one last go. He's all swagger and scars, but yes, he's still got it. Pitt's presence brings gravitas to a film that flirts with the edges of cheesiness but never forgets its emotional core. Whether he's behind the wheel or delivering motivational growls in the garage, he sells it — and then some. Opposite him is Idris as Joshua Pearce, a rising star struggling to reconcile his love for the sport with the noise that comes with the fame and money, who becomes Sonny's reluctant protege. Idris brings a fresh, fiery intensity that balances Pitt's seasoned cool. The strained mentor-mentee trope has been done to death, but it's portrayed with sincerity and the right amount of tension here. Additionally, Kerry Condon delivers a sharp, emotionally solid performance as the team's no-nonsense engineer, anchoring the high-octane chaos with quiet authority. Her scenes with Pitt crackle with wit and chemistry, and deliver some of the bigger laughs. A post shared by Warner Bros. UK (@warnerbrosuk) Director Joseph Kosinski ('Top Gun: Maverick') brings his signature high-octane style to the film, especially the race sequences. The sound design is impeccable, the cinematography breathtaking. And composer Hans Zimmer's layered, gorgeously synth-drenched background score goes well with a soundtrack that thumps out rock one minute and smooth R'n'B next. The film builds toward a final showdown in Abu Dhabi, and while the climax is predictable, it's executed with such unapologetic flair that you can't help but cheer. The Yas Marina circuit has never looked more cinematic — it's the perfect backdrop for a finish that's equal parts cheesy and thrilling. 'F1' isn't rewriting the sports-movie playbook, but it really doesn't need to. It's crowd-pleasing, adrenaline-fueled, masterfully executed entertainment with more than enough heart to keep it grounded.
