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Forbes
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Some Great News For ‘Slow Horses' Fans As Apple Drops A Major Update
Slow Horses Apple has given us many genuinely great shows that start with the letter 'S', from Severance to Shrinking to Silo and many more, but few bang out new seasons quite like Slow Horses. Indeed, few shows out there have been renewed so far into the future, either. With Season 5 just around the corner, we now have three more seasons to look forward to, and I'd be shocked if it wasn't actually four. Apple just announced that the spy thriller, based on the books by Mick Herron, has been renewed for a seventh season. The award-winning series (which you should watch ASAP if you haven't already) stars Gary Oldman as the malodorous but brilliant Jackson Lamb, the rundown chief of Slough House where British spies are sent when they crash out at MI5. This band of misfits is colloquially known as the 'slow horses' and includes River Cartwright (Jack Lowden), Roddy Ho (Christopher Chung), Louisa Guy (Rosalind Eleazar), Catherine Standish (Saskia Reeves) and more (including several dead agents at this point in the story). Other cast members include Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright and Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner. The reason I say I'd be shocked if we didn't have four more seasons of the espionage series to look forward to is the fact that the series creators film two seasons back-to-back. Season 6 has already wrapped filming ahead of Season 5's release. If the trend continues, this would mean that Season 8 will almost certainly be done filming by the time Season 6 lands on Apple TV+. Season 5 of the Will Smith-created series is based on Herron's novel, London Rules, the sequel to Spook Street which Season 4 was based on. The Season 5 logline reads: 'In season five of 'Slow Horses,' everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend. When a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules — cover your back — always apply.' Saul Metzstein returns as director. Season 7 of the series is based on the book Bad Actors. According to the press release, 'In season seven, Lamb and his Slow Horses are on the hunt to find and neutralize a mole at the heart of British Government before they can bring down the state.' For his part, Oldman has said he'd like to keep filming the show as long as he can. 'I consider it very much a highlight of my career," the actor told AV Club. "It's a wonderful character [and has]
Geek Girl Authority
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Check Out These SLOW HORSES Season 5 First-Look Photos
Apple unveiled first-look photos for Slow Horses Season 5, which you can view below. Slow Horses The new six-episode season adapts the events of Mick Herron's fifth novel in the Slough House series, London Rules . Slough House London Rules Expect the new season to arrive this fall on Apple TV+. September can't come soon enough for fans of Apple TV+'s Slow Horse s series. After the dramatic developments of Season 4, the Season 5 premiere will reveal how the Slough House team of misfit MI5 agents are dealing with the fallout. In the meantime, take a look at the first-look images below, which Apple TV+ released from select Season 5 episodes. Be forewarned: The rumors are true — Roddy Ho (Christopher Chung) has a real-life girlfriend. For real. Hiba Bennani and Christopher Chung, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Slow Horses Season 5 Based on the fifth book in Mick Herron's Slough House series, London Rules , Slow Horses Season 5 hinges on a series of terrorist attacks in the wake of Brexit. This puts still-new-to-the-job First Desk, Claude Whelan (James Callis), under the proverbial gun, much to Diana Taverner's (Kristin Scott Thomas) delight. Kristin Scott Thomas and James Callis, Image Credit: Apple TV+ RELATED: TV Review: Slow Horses Season 4 Of course, Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) and the Slough House team get sucked into the investigation. Whether that's Taverner's doing or it's despite her best efforts to keep them out, it puts her and Lamb together again, closer than she usually wants to get to her odoriferously complex colleague. Kristin Scott Thomas and Gary Oldman, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Gary Oldman, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Preoccupied Much? While the country's concerned about the terrorist attacks, the Slough House team prioritizes their in-house concerns. Apple TV+'s description of the season: Everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules – cover your back – always apply. RELATED: 5 Spy Thrillers to Check Out if You Love Slow Horses Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Saskia Reeves, Image Credit: Apple TV+ And, of course, there's the whole thing where Marcus Longridge (Kadiff Kirwan) died in the final confrontation in their headquarters. Shirley (Aimee-Ffion Edwards) nearly shot his killer as retribution. Newcomer JK Coe (Tom Brooke) talked her out of it, only to shoot him once she left. Jack Lowden and Tom Brooke, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Speaking of Coe. The ex-Psych Eval agent is a mixed bag of skills and most probably a textbook psychopath. (He was easily my favorite addition to Season 4. One wouldn't think that would stand out much in Slough House, but based on the novel's synopsis, it's a stress point. Penguin Random House's site describes the mood at Slough House in London Rules like this: The agents are struggling with personal problems: repressed grief, various addictions, retail paralysis, and the nagging suspicion that their newest colleague is a psychopath. ( Is anyone else curious about the 'retail paralysis' and whether that'll make it on screen?) Christopher Chung, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Roddy Ho All signs point to a Roddy-centric season. Not only does he have this inexplicably gorgeous girlfriend, but apparently, someone is also trying to kill him. Now, whether those things are connected could explain the first thing, but we're getting ahead of ourselves. RELATED: Read our Slow Horses Season 4 recaps Ruth Bradley and Christopher Chung, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Jack Lowden, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Nick Mohammed Besides Hiba Bennati playing Roddy's girlfriend, Nick Mohammed joins the cast as Zafar Jaffrey. In London Rules , Jaffrey is a West Midlands mayoral candidate, described as the Prime Minister's 'favorite Muslim,' expected to win despite hiding a dark secret. However, Mohammed told Hello! magazine that he's playing the Mayor of London in Slow Horses . Chances are the dark secret still holds, though. Nick Mohammed, Image Credit: Apple TV+ Gary Oldman, Image Credit: Apple TV+ But, of course, we're here for Gary Oldman's Jackson Lamb. Described once as subtle of brain, if nothing else, he's arguably the best character on television. And with Season 6 greenlit and nine novels in the series (plus five spin-off novellas/short stories and three related novels), there is so much more Jackson Lamb to enjoy. Slow Horses Season 5 premieres on September 24 on Apple TV+. On Location: The Lighterman in Apple TV+'s SLOW HORSES Diana lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she invests her time and energy in teaching, writing, parenting, and indulging her love of all Trek and a myriad of other fandoms. She is a lifelong fan of smart sci-fi and fantasy media, an upstanding citizen of the United Federation of Planets, and a supporter of AFC Richmond 'til she dies. Her guilty pleasures include female-led procedurals, old-school sitcoms, and Bluey. She teaches, knits, and dreams big. You can also find her writing at The Televixen, Women at Warp, TV Fanatic, and TV Goodness.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristin Scott Thomas Pulls from Her Real Life to Direct Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller in 'My Mother's Wedding' Trailer
My Mother's Wedding is in theaters Aug. 8 Based on writer-director-star Kristin Scott Thomas' real-life family history, it costars Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham Watch the new trailer for My Mother's Wedding hereKristin Scott Thomas brings her real-life story to the big screen as director, writer, producer and star of the new film My Mother's Wedding. In theaters Aug. 8 after a 2023 Toronto International Film Festival premiere (when it was titled North Star), the new movie stars the British actress, 65, as a version of her own mother, with Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham as her daughters. As the new trailer shows, their family reunion centers around the third wedding of Thomas' character Diana, twice-widowed after her two previous husbands' deaths. 'Over the weekend, the family gathers to celebrate the new marriage,' reads an official synopsis, 'but mother and daughters alike are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, all with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. 'I brought you up to be women, not just daughters,' Diana says in the trailer. Accusing her daughters of finding her fiancé 'dull,' she adds, 'He is the man I love." "He makes me happy. Which, when you all eventually grow up, you will learn is the most important thing," she continues. Co-writing with husband John Micklethwait, Thomas drew from real family history to inspire her directorial debut. The Slow Horses star was 5 years old when she lost her father, and 12 when she lost a stepfather — both Royal Navy pilots who died in service. In My Mother's Wedding, Miller's character Victoria is a famous actress, while Beecham's Georgina is a palliative nurse and Johansson's Katherine is a captain in the Royal Navy. Among the film's costars is Freida Pinto. As the trailer shows, tensions run high in the English countryside as Diana's daughters prepare for her third nuptials. 'This is my wedding — pull yourselves together!' she can be heard shouting at them. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Thomas, who revealed last November she had married Micklethwait, shares three children with ex-husband François Olivennes. Among Academy Award nominee's other upcoming projects is the post-WWII drama Women in the Castle, costarring Daisy Ridley. My Mother's Wedding, from Vertical Entertainment, is in theaters Aug. 8. Read the original article on People
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Gary Oldman reveals the future of Slow Horses after finishing filming series six
GARY Oldman has lifted the lid on what's next for hit spy drama Slow Horses - after wrapping filming on series six. The Oscar -winning actor, 67, who plays grumpy MI5 agent Jackson Lamb, teased fans with an exciting update about the future of the Apple TV+ show, sparking hopes that more chaotic missions could be on the way. 3 3 In an interview with Deadline, Gary Oldman said season seven of Slow Horses will begin filming in late September. The London -born film star said the series is "the wonderful gift that keeps on giving." "I just adore the hell out of it, and the people. It is just such a wonderful thing really to be part of." Slow Horses, based on the Slough House book series by British writer Mick Herron, has become a massive hit since it first hit screens in 2022, quickly winning fans over with its sharp wit, dark humour and thrilling spy drama. The series follows a group of MI5 rejects, led by the irascible Jackson Lamb, who are stuck in the 'slow horses' department - tasked with boring, dead-end jobs but constantly finding themselves embroiled in high-stakes espionage. Alongside Gary, the show stars a stellar cast including Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce, and Olivia Cooke, whose performances have earned critical acclaim. The clever writing and gripping storytelling have bagged the show multiple nominations and awards, including a BAFTA for Outstanding Drama Series. With series six now wrapped, fans are eager to see what fresh twists and turns await the slow horses as they continue to navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of espionage. The synopsis for season six reads: "The Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge" The season will star Am I Being Unreasonable? and Doctor Who's Lenny Rush, as he was spotted filming with Gary in January. Brit stars win big at the Emmys as Baby Reindeer, The Crown and Slow Horses stars land awards Fans are thrilled that another season is in the works. Reacting to the news on X (formerly Twitter) one fan said: "Best show on Apple TV+. Keep 'em coming!" Another added: "This is how a hit series should be done." A third penned: "This is how you produce a TV series." Gary has also been given a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours for services to drama. He commented: 'To be included in the long lineage of extraordinary actors, artists, and others who hold this title fills me with indescribable humility and pride. "It is emotional, humbling and flattering all at the same time to be recognised amongst them.' Gary is known for his versatile acting style having portrayed a range of figures, from former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill to Sex Pistols member Sid Vicious. He kicked off his career on the stage, performing at York Theatre Royal - a place he recently returned to for Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape. Despite being knocked back by drama giant RADA, he landed a spot at Rose Bruford College and graduated in 1979. He then joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, starring in shows like Abel And Cain at London's Almeida Theatre in 1985. His big break on screen came with films like Remembrance (1982) and Sid And Nancy (1986), where he played the infamous punk rocker. In the early 1990s, he took on the role of Lee Harvey Oswald - the man accused of assassinating JFK - in 1991's JFK. He then starred as the legendary vampire in Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). Other standout parts include playing Ludwig van Beethoven in Immortal Beloved (1994) and the sinister Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg in sci-fi hit The Fifth Element (1997).
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Slow Horses season five first look: Tech nerd Roddy Ho bags glamorous new girlfriend - but all isn't as it seems
A first look at the upcoming season of Slow Horses sees tech nerd Roddy Ho bag a glamorous new girlfriend - but all isn't as it seems. The spy thriller - based on Mick Herron's novel Slough Horse - hit our screens in 2022 and has gone on to have four successful series. Fans don't have long to wait until the fifth drops, as it is set to premiere on Wednesday 24 September 2025. But autumn is still a long wait for some, and luckily on Tuesday (June 2 2025), Apple TV+ dropped a sneak peek at what is to come. AppleTV+'s official synopsis reads: 'This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents - and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman). 'As they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. According to the streaming service's press release, tech nerd Roddy Ho (Christopher) people start to get suspicious of his new lover. But the Slow Horses have to later come together to figure out what is going on after a series of 'bizarre events'. The star-studded cast includes Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, James Callis, Tom Brooke, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Ruth Bradley, and Jonathan Pryce. Nick Mohammad will also appear as a special guest star. The first two episodes will drop on Wednesday 24 September 2025. Then fans will have to wait each week for their Slow Horses fix. The first series of Slow Horses premiered in April 2022, which was later followed by a second the same year. In 2023, the third series hit the streaming service, and the latest was released in 2024. In January 2024, Slow Horses was renewed for a fifth season after fans praised the 'brilliant' season three finale. And in October last year it was announced that the hit series will return for a sixth. Apple TV revealed a six-episode sixth season is in the works, and will see the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge. Jay Hunt, creative director, Europe, Apple TV+, said: 'Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I'm delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure.' The show has a very impressive 98% on the Tomatometer of review site Rotten Tomatoes, as well as 88% on the Popcornmeter. Many have also rushed to IMDB to give their thoughts on the show. One said: 'Gary Oldman is brilliant, just brilliant. I've watched two episodes and I'm hooked. I love the story, the sets and setting, the acting is superb throughout. I will be watching the entire series more than once. It's the sort of Drama the UK was once famous for. A massive thumbs up to all involved.' 'This has gotten better week after week. This review is after the third episode, and this is where I feel the pace picks up, and the early character establishment starts to pay off.' 'I give it a 10 for Gary Oldham alone. He is so freaking brilliant if you don't watch the show just for that alone you're missing out. This guy is the definition of what every good actor should be.' 'This is sooooo good. Everything about this show is exceptionally good.' 'Excellent- vibrant funny & authentic- it is the humour and fantastic scripts that beguile. Brilliant acting and fast paced story lines compelling- intrigue and naturalistic performances engage and it's the most interesting and entertaining view of spy world I have ever seen.' 'Genuinely one of the best tings I've seen in so so long.' Watch Slow Horses on Apple TV now.
