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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Ariana Grande among new invited film Academy members
Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Ariana Grande are among the names invited to join the film Academy in this year's just announced list. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended the invite to 534 names this year, up from last year's total of 487. 'We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists and professionals to join the Academy,' said Bill Kramer, the Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, the Academy president, in a statement. 'Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global film-making community.' Graham is coming off the back of a career high with breakout Netflix drama Adolescence, Comer has just appeared in horror sequel 28 Years Later and Grande was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for the hit musical Wicked. The list also includes recent best actress winner Mikey Madison along with her Anora co-stars Yura Borisov and Karren Karagulian and the film's cinematographer, Drew Daniels. Other names from this year's Oscar race include acting nominees Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin and Fernanda Torres as well as directing nominees Brady Corbet and Coralie Fargeat. British stars featured include Gillian Anderson, Andrew Scott, Aml Ameen, Emma Corrin and Naomi Ackie ,while other notable names include Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Payal Kapadia, Dave Bautista, Danielle Deadwyler, Justice Smith and Adam Pearson. If all invites are accepted, total members will be up to 11,120 and the number of voting members will be 10,143. It would also make the Academy 35% women, 22% from underrepresented communities and 21% international. Next year's Oscars will feature a new Oscar for achievement in casting and this year's invite list features 13 casting directors. Earlier this month it was also announced that this year's honorary Oscars will go to Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Last year the Academy invited stars including Lily Gladstone, Jessica Alba, Fiona Shaw and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Penguin' star Colin Farrell would be the latest Batman villain to win a major award
When it comes to Hollywood awards, it pays to be in the Caped Crusader's rogues gallery. In 2008, Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight. In 2019, Joaquin Phoenix did his own interpretation of the character in Joker, which also won him an Oscar. If Colin Farrell wins an Emmy this year for his performance as the title character in The Penguin, he'd be the third actor to have won a major peer group award for playing a Bat-villain. More from Gold Derby Paul Giamatti, Stephen Graham, Cooper Koch, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actor interviews 'The Bear' Season 4: 'A big improvement' or 'aimless and boring'? Critics dish on the latest course Following the events of the 2022 feature film, The Batman, The Penguin miniseries explores Oz Cobb/the Penguin's rise to power in the criminal underworld of Gotham City. Earlier this year, Farrell managed to win the Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his portrayal. He's now eligible for an Emmy Award for the HBO show, and it would be the first of his career. Squaring off against the Dark Knight has a long history of turning into awards nominations. In 1966, Frank Gorshin was Emmy-nominated for Best Comedy Supporting Actor for playing the Riddler in the original Batman television series opposite Adam West. In 1989, Jack Nicholson received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actor for playing the Joker in Tim Burton's first Batman film. In 2005 and 2008, Kevin Michael Richardson received two Daytime Emmy noms for voicing the Joker in the animated series The Batman. Critics agree that Farrell's performance in The Penguin is Emmy-worthy. Martin Robinson (The London Standard) felt his work was "world-beating" while also adding "give him the Emmy now." Julian Roman (MovieWeb) hailed his performance as "extraordinary." And Richard Roeper (Chicago Sun-Times) said that "Farrell is nothing short of brilliant, conveying so much with his eyes and his growling, heavily 'New Yawk' line readings." Colin Farrell is currently the Gold Derby frontrunner to win the Emmy for Best Movie/Limited Series Actor. The rest of the predicted lineup in that category includes Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), Kevin Kline (Disclaimer), Brian Tyree Henry (Dope Thief), and Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent). SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of Gold Derby Paul Giamatti, Stephen Graham, Cooper Koch, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actor interviews Lee Jung-jae, Adam Scott, Noah Wyle, and the best of our Emmy Drama Actor interviews Kathy Bates, Minha Kim, Elisabeth Moss, and the best of our Emmy Drama Actress interviews Click here to read the full article.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix drops 'bleak and gripping' period drama starring Line Of Duty legend packed full of sex, spies and subterfuge
Netflix has dropped a 'bleak and gripping' period drama starring a Line Of Duty legend packed full of sex, spies and subterfuge. The Secret Agent first hit screens on the BBC nearly ten years ago in 2016 and delves into 1886 London. The four-part series is based on Joseph Conrad's novel which shares the same title as the drama. It follows Verloc (Toby Jones), a sex shopkeeper and Russian spy, who has to deal with 'pressure to commit an act of politically-motivated terrorism,' according to the synopsis. Other cast members include Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure who plays Verloc's wife, Winnie, as well as Stephen Graham as Chief Inspector Heat. The Secret Agent was recently added to Netflix for fans to stream and has received a range of reviews since it first aired. While The Telegraph only rated it two out of five stars and described it as 'one of the bleakest, murkiest and most disturbing dramas' of the year, the Radio Times dubbed the series a 'gripping period tale'. However, The Mail's Christopher Stevens scored it a disappointing two out of five stars too and felt the show lacked 'the oomph' of a 'classic thriller' but overall said it was a 'stolid literary adaptation'. The Secret Agent has a modest 6.1/10 score on IMDb and one fan gushed: 'Dark, bleak, brooding but really good!' While another called the series 'excellent' and rated it eight out of ten. 'I cannot understand the negative reviews about this film, it was excellent, the only actor l had heard of was Toby Jones who played Capt. Mainwaring in the remake of Dad's Army, and l think that's what made it so much better then a film with big start names it felt more authentic, it was sad, dramatic, drama, but bedside anything else it was excellent l give it 9/10,' one viewer chimed in. However, someone else was disappointed and said: 'It's a strange and unconvincing story, but it has its points of interest, as it deals with the murky late Victorian world of mysterious anarchists. 'Unfortunately, this BBC version is not very well done. The main problem is that it is too slow and does not flow.' It comes as a 'fascinating and suspenseful' Netflix thriller left fans gripped with a 'psychopathic' leading man and a 'dark' twist. The Occupant first hit screens back in 2020 and is available to watch on the streaming platform. It follows unemployed advertising executive Javier Muñoz (Javier Gutiérrez) who becomes obsessed with the new tenants of the home he had to give up. However, things take a horrifying twist when 'his motives toward the family turn sinister,' according to the synopsis. Despite only having a modest 65% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Occupant has still managed to collect plenty of praise from fans. The Secret Agent is available to stream on Netflix now.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix fans can rediscover Stephen Graham's 'forgotten' period drama
The Adolescence star plays Inspector Heat Netflix has subtly added all episodes of Stephen Graham's 'forgotten' period drama based on a highly praised novel. The four-part series, The Secret Agent, is now accessible to subscribers of the streaming service. Originally aired on the BBC in 2016, the mini-series is now available for a wider audience. The show masterfully combines elements of period drama and spy thriller, although even ardent fans of these genres may have overlooked it. Set in London in 1886, it follows a shopkeeper who moonlights as a spy for the Russian Embassy, finding himself under pressure to execute a politically-motivated act of terrorism, all while grappling with the risk of his true identity being revealed. The Secret Agent is an adaptation of the renowned satirical novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1907. Despite not achieving commercial success upon its release, it has since been recognised as one of Conrad's finest works. Some critics have even hailed it as ahead of its time due to its exploration of global terrorism themes, reports Surrey Live. Toby Jones heads the cast as Anton Verloc, the eponymous secret agent, alongside some of the most familiar faces in British television. Vicky McClure, known for her role in Line of Duty, portrays his wife Winnie, while Charlie Hamblett plays her brother Stevie, later appearing in Missing You, a Harlan Coben adaptation for Netflix. Stephen Graham from Adolescence also features, taking on the role of Chief Inspector Heat. When the series first aired, it received a mixed reception from critics. The Radio Times praised it as "a gripping period tale exploring urgent modern anxieties." while The Telegraph was less favourable, describing it as "one of the bleakest, murkiest and most disturbing dramas this year". The original book's complexity led esteemed film critic Roger Ebert to once deem it unfilmable, which might explain why the adaptation didn't resonate with everyone. Some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with minor deviations from the source material. Nevertheless, there are fans who have come out in support of the series amidst the critiques. A fan defended the show online, stating: "I'm puzzled by the reviews that claim all of Conrad's brilliant story have been abandoned. Utterly untrue. All the main points of the original story are here. The betrayals, the ethical compromises, the cowardice. Not a single one missing. What had changed is how the story is told. Conrad jumped back and forth, a device that works better on writing than on TV." They elaborated further: "The result is a thoughtful carefully constructed story that resists the urge to pick up the tempo just for the sake of a little excitement. Some lovely performances by the whole cast. No one is cast as either superhero or supervillain. These are ordinary people of no great distinction, no matter their place in life. Both evil and justice are flawed and banal." Another chimed in: "This is a totally enthralling production. It is very contemporary in its topic. Considering when the story was originally written, it has a very modern appeal. The story has twists and turns. The ending is very intriguing. The acting is excellent. Toby Jones and all the cast give marvellous performances. I would highly recommend this." The Secret Agent is streaming on Netflix.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Steve Carell, Stephen Graham or Colin Farrell: Who Will Win Emmy for Best Actor in Lead Role?
Steve Carell, Stephen Graham, and Colin Farrell have owned the screens with their performances in recent movies and TV shows. The Office star portrays the role of Randall Garrett in the HBO movie Mountainhead. While the critics applauded and called the actor's performance Emmy-worthy, it is not going to be easy for the actor to bag the prize. Carell will be competing against the ace actors Stephen Graham and Colin Farrell. Graham's Adolescence changed the course of digital content that is viewed on the streaming platforms. The Netflix show went on to break multiple records, as the audience praised the performances of the cast, especially the actor who portrayed the role of Eddie Miller. Moreover, the series' cinematography went on to be the talk of the town, as the episodes were shot in one single take. Additionally, Farrell, too, is one of the top contenders in the Emmys race. The actor's standout performance in the critically acclaimed show could make him take home the prize from under the other two actors' noses. Who is leading the Emmy race amongst the top contenders? The TV editors, Michael Schneider and Emily Longoretta, sat down with Variety to break down the top performances of the year and revealed their prediction of who could win the Emmy Award. Speaking about The Penguin actor, Longoretta revealed, 'It's hard to beat out Colin Farrell.' She further revealed, 'But the new 'Baby Reindeer,' [we have] Stephen Graham for 'Adolescence.' He's the co-creator of the show and the star. He co-wrote every episode.' Moreover, the editors also spoke about Renée Zellweger contending for the Emmy award, considering her Bridget Jones role in the latest installment was too good to be ignored. Schneider stated to the media portal, 'She has personified that character for years, and that's a beloved piece of IP.' He continued, 'In the rest of the world, it was a movie movie; it was in theaters… but here in America, it was on Peacock.' The Rest of the Contenders: Giamatti, Gyllenhaal, and More Apart from Steve Carell, Stephen Graham and Colin Farrell, other contenders in the race for the Emmy Awards include Paul Giamatti, Brian Tyree Henry, Cooper Koch and/or Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Jake Gyllenhaal. In the female category, the Jerry Maguire star is up against Cristin Milioti, Cate Blanchett, Rashida Jones, Amanda Seyfried, Michelle Williams and Ellen Pompeo. Speaking about Pompeo's performance and contendership for the prestigious award, Michael Schneider revealed, 'She's been in our homes for years.' The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to raise their curtains on September 15, 2025.
