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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Snooker legend Jimmy White, 63, lands new job as he's lined up for role in TV crime drama
SNOOKER legend Jimmy White has landed a new role in TV. The ten-time major winner works mostly as a pundit but still plays from time to time. Advertisement 1 Jimmy White has landed a new role in TV Credit: Getty But he has now landed a new role completely outside of his comfort zone, in a new TV crime drama. White, 63, is set to perform an acting role in series Write To Kill. He will play the director of an estate agency who sacks the main character in a snooker hall, according to Actress Charlotte Kirk is set to star in the thriller, which follows an aspiring author who is offered money to commit a heinous crime. Advertisement READ MORE IN SNOOKER White still The cult hero is the only one of his generation still playing at a professional standard but he knows that eventually Father Time will dictate for how long he can be competitive. He said: 'This last year my schedule was too busy. I was all over the place doing exhibitions and my preparation wasn't the greatest. 'I have to manage it a bit differently for the next two years but if I don't find some form, this will be my last two years. Advertisement Most read in Snooker Exclusive Latest CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'You've got to show the form on the table. My game is in good shape but I've not got any results this year. 'If I didn't think I could win, I wouldn't play. The minute I think I can't win, I won't play. But I don't take any regard of what people say about me playing on. Stephen Hendry hails most underrated rival who 'should have won a lot more' 'Is there a chance I'll play at 70? No. I'm going to see out these two years and if I find some consistency, then I'll make a decision. But if I don't, I'm going to go and play bad golf.' Advertisement
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Snooker legend Jimmy White, 63, lands new job as he's lined up for role in TV crime drama
SNOOKER legend Jimmy White has landed a new role in TV. The ten-time major winner works mostly as a pundit but still plays from time to time. 1 But he has now landed a new role completely outside of his comfort zone, in a new TV crime drama. White, 63, is set to perform an acting role in series Write To Kill. He will play the director of an estate agency who sacks the main character in a snooker hall, according to Deadline. Actress Charlotte Kirk is set to star in the thriller, which follows an aspiring author who is offered money to commit a heinous crime. White still plans to continue playing snooker until he is at least 65. The cult hero is the only one of his generation still playing at a professional standard but he knows that eventually Father Time will dictate for how long he can be competitive. He said: 'This last year my schedule was too busy. I was all over the place doing exhibitions and my preparation wasn't the greatest. 'I have to manage it a bit differently for the next two years but if I don't find some form, this will be my last two years. 'You've got to show the form on the table. My game is in good shape but I've not got any results this year. 'If I didn't think I could win, I wouldn't play. The minute I think I can't win, I won't play. But I don't take any regard of what people say about me playing on. 'Is there a chance I'll play at 70? No. I'm going to see out these two years and if I find some consistency, then I'll make a decision. But if I don't, I'm going to go and play bad golf.'
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jimmy White lands new job as 63-year-old snooker legend edges closer to £140,000 prize
Jimmy White lands new job as 63-year-old snooker legend edges closer to £140,000 prize Jimmy White has been rocking the baize since he turned professional in 1980, but the snooker star is set to begin a brand new career on our television screens Jimmy White will soon be embarking on a brand new venture (Image: Tai Chengzhe, VCG via Getty Images ) Jimmy White is used to hearing snooker referees announce his score after every pot - soon he will be hearing a director shout 'Action' at him. At the age of 63, White has begun the new snooker campaign in excellent fashion. He moved one step closer towards the £140,000 first prize at the Wuhan Open by overcoming Anthony McGill 5-2 in his qualifier. The victory means he has cruised into the last 64 of the prestigious Chinese competition, which starts on August 24. However, things are getting exciting away from the table, as 'The Whirlwind' has also secured a cameo in a new TV crime drama. He will be appearing in the television adaptation of 'Write To Kill', penned by renowned London author David P. Perlmutter. The plot centres on an aspiring, indebted writer grappling with creative stagnation until he's propositioned with a lucrative yet immoral task. Reports from Deadline reveal that White is cast as the director of an estate agency, who notably dismisses the protagonist within a snooker hall setting. The book, launched back in 2019, has a synopsis which says: "Caught up in the machinations of the underworld and at the mercy of a London gangland boss, Mad Dog, will this budding writer accept the money, commit the crime, and leave his innocence behind him?" Article continues below The project is currently under development and is slated to be filmed in London and New York. Confirmed cast members include Charlotte Kirk and Elena Sanchez from The Hunger Games. Jimmy White is set to appear in a new TV crime drama (Image: Getty ) Lillee Jean Trueman will helm the director's chair, while discussions are reportedly ongoing for the male lead. This week, White delivered a stellar performance against former World Championship semi-finalist McGill, 45 years after he first turned professional in 1980. The Scot clinched the first frame with a break of 51, but White then demonstrated his enduring skill by securing five of the next six at Leicester's Mattioli Arena. Impressive scores of 92, 80, 90, and 71 ensured that the seasoned player advanced to the last 64. There, the former Masters and UK champion is set to face off against former Grand Prix winner Marco Fu. Like White, Fu is competing on the main circuit courtesy of an invitational wildcard. Jimmy White rolled back the years in his Wuhan Open qualifier (Image: Getty ) Article continues below The Hong Kong player showcased his own enduring prowess with a 5-3 victory over recent Crucible quarter-finalist Chris Wakelin. Despite being well into his 60s, White still has an eye on competing at the top level for longer. He recently told the Stephen Hendry Cue Tips podcast: "For me to still be able to play and compete now is like a godsend. "I'm going to play for another three years and if I don't win a tournament, I'm going to stop. I'm 62. People think, 'Why are you doing it? You're nuts.'"
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Snooker legend Jimmy White set for new job at 63 as icon rolls back the years
Jimmy White will always be known for his quality on the baize, but the snooker star is about to embark on a new project in a different world Snooker icon Jimmy White is set to star in a new TV crime drama. The 63-year-old is enjoying a successful start to the 2025/26 snooker season. White kicked off the season with a 5-2 victory over Anthony McGill in his Wuhan Open qualifier, which secured him a spot in the last 64 of the Chinese competition. He will be in the hat for the tournament, which begins on August 24, where the winner will take home a cheque for £140,000. Although his chances of winning the event will be slim, the fact that 'the Whirlwind,' who turned professional in 1980, is still performing well at the highest level of snooker is impressive. However, White is about to embark on a brand new venture that could potentially turn into another lucrative career beyond the baize. He recently landed a cameo role in the upcoming TV adaptation of Write To Kill, written by top-selling London author David P. Perlmutter. The series revolves around an aspiring author who is burdened with debt and writer's block, before being offered a large sum of money to commit a 'heinous crime'. According to Deadline, White will portray the director of an estate agency who fittingly has the task of sacking the main character in a snooker hall. The official synopsis of the 2019 published book reads: "Caught up in the machinations of the underworld and at the mercy of a London gangland boss, Mad Dog, will this budding writer accept the money, commit the crime, and leave his innocence behind him?" The project is still in the works and is set to be filmed in London and New York. Confirmed cast members include Charlotte Kirk and Hunger Games' Elena Sanchez, with Lillee Jean Trueman directing. Negotiations are reportedly ongoing for the male lead. Meanwhile, this week, White delivered a stellar performance against former World Championship semi-finalist McGill. The Scot clinched the first frame with a break of 51, but White then turned back time by winning five of the next six at Leicester's Mattioli Arena. With scores of 92, 80, 90 and 71, the seasoned player advanced to the last 64 in August. There, the ex-Masters and UK champion is due to face off against former Grand Prix winner Marco Fu. Like White, Fu is competing on the main circuit courtesy of an invitational wildcard. The Hong Kong player showcased his skills with a 5-3 victory over recent Crucible quarter-finalist Chris Wakelin. It's a huge test for White, who is showing no sign that he is going to put his cue down for good any time soon. In February, White told the Stephen Hendry Cue Tips podcas t that he still has plenty left in the tank. He said: "For me to still be able to play and compete now is like a godsend. "I'm going to play for another three years and if I don't win a tournament, I'm going to stop. I'm 62. People think 'why are you doing it? You're nuts.'"
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Snooker Legend Jimmy White to be seen in series 'Write To Kill'
Snooker legend Jimmy White , 63, will be seen in a new series ' Write To Kill '. As per Deadline, Jimmy has a cameo in the show from author and producer David P. Perlmutter . 'Write To Kill' follows an aspiring author, cursed with writer's block and ridden with debt, who is offered a huge amount of money to commit a heinous crime. The official synopsis reads: "Caught up in the machinations of the underworld and at the mercy of a London gangland boss, Mad Dog, will this budding writer accept the money, commit the crime, and leave his innocence behind him?" by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 境界のないゲームを発見する BuzzDaily Winners ゲームをプレイ Undo Lillee Jean Trueman has come on board to direct the show, which also stars Charlotte Kirk . The details regarding the male lead have not been disclosed yet. White will play the director of an estate agency who has the task of sacking the main character in a snooker hall. Producers are aiming to shoot in London and New York, with the pilot written by David P Perlmutter and Michael Gorman of Kat Harvey films.
