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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Taron Egerton gives hopeful update on Kingsman 3
Taron Egerton still thinks a third Kingsman movie will happen. Work on the next action/spy flick has been ongoing since the 2021 prequel The King's Man, though director Matthew Vaughn, 54, previously said the project had been slowed due to Egerton's busy schedule. Now, the 35-year-old actor - who portrayed Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin in 2014's Kingsman: The Secret Service and its 2017 sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle - has insisted that he, Vaugn and Harry Hart actor Colin Firth are all still keen to make a third movie. When The Playlist asked Egerton about Vaughn's delay comments, he replied: 'Is that what he said? Yeah, he's so funny. 'He did call me on Friday night, actually. Yeah, look, we both want to do it. And I know Colin is open to doing it, too. 'I think the interesting thing will be figuring out whether we all see the same thing. I love Matthew. Matthew is like family to me. 'I really think there's a brilliant story to tell with the third Kingsman. And I still think it will happen.' Kingsman: The Secret Service - which also starred Mark Strong, Michael Caine and Samuel L. Jackson - follows a rebellious teen who is recruited into a secret spy organisation and trained to become a gentleman agent. As a tech billionaire plots global destruction, the rookie must rise to the challenge and stop him before it's too late. The film proved to be a critical and commercial hit when it debuted in 2014, bringing in $414.51 million at the box office on a production budget of $81 million. While the sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle wasn't as well-received by critics when it released in 2017, it was still a box office success - grossing $410.9 million against a production budget of $104 million. Egerton previously said he hoped the third Kingsman movie would be a 'fitting' conclusion to the spy franchise. He told Collider: '[Vaughn] has every intention of making it, and I have every intention of playing Eggsy one more time. That was always what I thought I was committed to doing. 'It's the role that made my name, I suppose, in a way, I just want it to be absolutely right if we do it again, and I want the story to do justice to the part that really changed my life. 'I want it to be a fitting ending. And I would, obviously, really hope that Colin would come back for at least a part of it, and who knows? We'll have to see, but we are planning to talk about it, actually, the next time we see one another, so who knows? Watch this space.' The Rocketman star suggested the Argylle filmmaker wanted to put the relationship between Eggsy and Harry to the test in the third movie. Egerton explained: 'Eggsy and Harry [will be in it], obviously. But it's the gang coming back together, and it's one of those moments that ... when we wrote the screenplay, it was very much about, okay, I saw how people loved the relationship of Eggsy and Harry. 'So we just came up with this thing, what could be the ultimate reason for them to either fall in love or to hate each other forever? So that's what this movie is all about is will they or won't they, let's just say.'
The Independent
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pedro Pascal says he's ‘in active denial' after huge The Last of Us twist
Pedro Pascal has spoken out following the big twist in the latest episode of The Last of Us. Spoilers follow for The Last of Us season two, episode two – you have been warned... In the episode, titled 'Through the Valley', Pascal's character, Joel Miller, is brutally murdered by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) as an act of revenge for killing her father at the end of the first season. While the moment had been anticipated by fans of the video game on which the series is based, many viewers were left devastated by the twist. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Pascal admitted that he had known his character would be killed off when he first signed on to star. 'It's not like they said, 'Hey, we kill you at the beginning of season two,'' he said. 'But it was always an understanding that it would stay true to the source material in a specific way and that the, let's say, practical and exclusive obligation would be for season 1. It was just a matter of how and when. 'I'm in active denial,' he continued. 'I realize this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over. 'I know that I'm forever bonded to so many members of the experience and just have to see them under different circumstances, but never will under the circumstances of playing Joel on The Last of Us. And, no, I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it because it makes me sad.' The actor, 50, alluded to his many previous onscreen deaths, in projects such as Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. 'I get killed a lot,' he said. 'I like to die.' Pascal added: "I've never experienced anything like I did that day [on The Last of Us ] where I stepped onto set in full makeup and then killed the vibe completely as soon as anyone set their eyes on me. This kind of shock and heartbreak… it was weird to be on the receiving end of that. It's like the extreme version of, 'Is there something on my face?' I really could see this sort of grief take over everyone's look in their eyes.' The actor also expanded on his thoughts in an interview with HBO for the official The Last of Us aftershow. 'I have nothing but respect for the level of investment that people have in a video game or a TV show or movie or book,' he said. 'I experience that myself. I've flung books across the room because its impact is so profound on me and experiencing the story. I think it is incredibly painful for people and that's obviously a brilliant achievement of the storytelling.' Dever has also responded to the twist, describing it as being 'heartbreaking' to watch. 'I watched you guys [Joel and Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey] in season one, and your relationship was so beautiful. And watching the end of you guys was really, really hard for me, as a viewer,' she said. 'It was just a massive scene emotionally, and with blocking, too,' Dever added. 'There were so many moving parts and so many things to navigate.' In the UK, The Last of Us can be watched on Sky and NOW, with new episodes arriving every Monday.
The Independent
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pedro Pascal says he's ‘in active denial' after huge Last of Us twist
Pedro Pascal has spoken out following the big twist in the latest episode of The Last of Us. Spoilers follow for The Last of Us season two, episode two – you have been warned... In the episode, titled 'Through the Valley', Pascal's character, Joel Miller, is brutally murdered by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) as an act of revenge for killing her father at the end of the first season. While the moment had been anticipated by fans of the video game on which the series is based, many viewers were left devastated by the twist. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Pascal admitted that he had known his character would be killed off when he first signed on to star. 'It's not like they said, 'Hey, we kill you at the beginning of season two,'' he said. 'But it was always an understanding that it would stay true to the source material in a specific way and that the, let's say, practical and exclusive obligation would be for season 1. It was just a matter of how and when. 'I'm in active denial,' he continued. 'I realize this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over. 'I know that I'm forever bonded to so many members of the experience and just have to see them under different circumstances, but never will under the circumstances of playing Joel on The Last of Us. And, no, I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it because it makes me sad.' The actor, 50, alluded to his many previous onscreen deaths, in projects such as Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. 'I get killed a lot,' he said. 'I like to die.' Pascal added: "I've never experienced anything like I did that day [on The Last of Us ] where I stepped onto set in full makeup and then killed the vibe completely as soon as anyone set their eyes on me. This kind of shock and heartbreak… it was weird to be on the receiving end of that. It's like the extreme version of, 'Is there something on my face?' I really could see this sort of grief take over everyone's look in their eyes.' The actor also expanded on his thoughts in an interview with HBO for the official The Last of Us aftershow. 'I have nothing but respect for the level of investment that people have in a video game or a TV show or movie or book,' he said. 'I experience that myself. I've flung books across the room because its impact is so profound on me and experiencing the story. I think it is incredibly painful for people and that's obviously a brilliant achievement of the storytelling.' Dever has also responded to the twist, describing it as being 'heartbreaking' to watch. 'I watched you guys [Joel and Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey] in season one, and your relationship was so beautiful. And watching the end of you guys was really, really hard for me, as a viewer,' she said. 'It was just a massive scene emotionally, and with blocking, too,' Dever added. 'There were so many moving parts and so many things to navigate.' In the UK, The Last of Us can be watched on Sky and NOW, with new episodes arriving every Monday.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders casts much-loved actor for special Phil Mitchell episode - and fans will be shocked
EastEnders is set to air a special episode focusing on Phil Mitchell's recovery following his devastating suicide attempt. During the soap's 40th anniversary episodes in February, Walford legend Phil (played by Steve McFadden) tried to take his own life and was later taken to a mental health unit. In the upcoming instalment, Phil will befriend fellow patient Gaz, played by special guest star Keith Allen, who will help him open up and begin his road to recovery. The special episode will be set across four weeks, seeing Phil begin treatment to address his inner trauma and understand his depression and symptoms of psychosis. Gaz will bond with Phil, helping him to engage in therapy and group activities after initially being reluctant. READ MORE: EastEnders fans 'work out' identity of Tommy Moon's mysterious friend in a worrying twist READ MORE: EastEnders Stacey Slater's 'secret siblings revealed' following Martin Fowler's death Keith launched his acting career in 1981 when he starred as he played Heckler in the series Wolcott. The 71-year-old is known for a variety of roles, with highlights including Trainspotting (1996), The Others (2001) and more recently, The Buckingham Murders (2023), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) and the TV series Robin Hood (2006 - 2009). Speaking on his guest role, Keith said: "I've written a number one hit single, I've presented Top of the Pops, I've played the lead in the West End and I was at Craven Cottage when we beat Juventus it get better than that?" He added: "Well, yes, I've just guested in an episode of EastEnders... What a joy! And what an honour to be a part of Steve McFadden's incredibly moving story line. I may be a resting actor but I now rest in peace." The BBC soap has worked with several charities including The Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and Mind to ensure Phil's story is portrayed accurately and sensitively. The show's executive producer Chris Clenshaw has shared his excitement at Keith joining EastEnders, he said: "I'm delighted to welcome the incredibly talented Keith Allen to the cast of EastEnders as he takes on the guest role of Gaz in a special episode focusing on Phil's mental health. "As Phil struggles to begin treatment, we explore how his relationship with fellow patient Gaz, helps Phil to take the first step in his road to recovery." Paying tribute to the soap stars, Chris added: "Keith and Steve's performances are both phenomenal, and thoughtfully and sensitively portray the complex realities of mental health recovery and the impact of hypermasculinity." EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer
