“One Day” star Ambika Mod was 19 years old when she decided she wanted to be a comedian. She had discovered stand-up and improv comedy while at university, but never told her parents, who emigrated to the U.K. from India, about her plans.
“They’d be like, ‘No, no, that’s not stable and you’ll be poor,’” Mod, now 28, says on this week’s “Just for Variety” podcast. “I had to show them via actions, not words.”
She first began performing at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival while still a student. Several appearances in short films followed before she landed her first major role two years ago in BBC’s medical drama “This Is Going to Hurt” opposite Ben Whishaw.
Then came her starring role in “One Day,” Netflix’s limited series adaptation of the bestselling novel. The 14-episode series (a redemption of sorts after a 2011 film flop starring Anne Hathaway...
“They’d be like, ‘No, no, that’s not stable and you’ll be poor,’” Mod, now 28, says on this week’s “Just for Variety” podcast. “I had to show them via actions, not words.”
She first began performing at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival while still a student. Several appearances in short films followed before she landed her first major role two years ago in BBC’s medical drama “This Is Going to Hurt” opposite Ben Whishaw.
Then came her starring role in “One Day,” Netflix’s limited series adaptation of the bestselling novel. The 14-episode series (a redemption of sorts after a 2011 film flop starring Anne Hathaway...
- 5/30/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Renée Zellweger will don the English accent for the revisit to Bridget Jones’ world. In the upcoming fourth movie in the franchise, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the plot is said to “pick up with Bridget in her early fifties, as she navigates the challenges of modern life while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood.” Along with Zellweger, returning players from the past films are set to include Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson.
Variety has now reported that the new installment has added some notable names to the cast. Isla Fisher will be joining the comedy along with Nico Parker (How to Train Your Dragon), Josette Simon (Anatomy of a Scandal) and Leila Farzad (Black Mirror: Joan is Awful). Additionally, Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones are set to return as Bridget’s mum and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will be coming back to reprise...
Variety has now reported that the new installment has added some notable names to the cast. Isla Fisher will be joining the comedy along with Nico Parker (How to Train Your Dragon), Josette Simon (Anatomy of a Scandal) and Leila Farzad (Black Mirror: Joan is Awful). Additionally, Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones are set to return as Bridget’s mum and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will be coming back to reprise...
- 5/30/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Isla Fisher, Nico Parker, Josette Simon and Leila Farzad have been added to the cast of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.’
Joining them on the cast and reprising their roles are Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent who play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends. Neil Pearson, Joanna Scanlan and Celia Imrie also return for this latest instalment.
Also returning to the haphazard world of our beloved Bridget are British actors Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Franchise newbies will include Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
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In the forthcoming film, Hugh Grant is set to reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver. This marks the actor’s return to the film series after his character was...
Joining them on the cast and reprising their roles are Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent who play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends. Neil Pearson, Joanna Scanlan and Celia Imrie also return for this latest instalment.
Also returning to the haphazard world of our beloved Bridget are British actors Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Franchise newbies will include Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
Also in news – Andrew Scott cast in Rian Johnson’s ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’
In the forthcoming film, Hugh Grant is set to reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver. This marks the actor’s return to the film series after his character was...
- 5/30/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The line-up for the new series of Variety’s Actors On Actors has been revealed, with high profile movie performers interviewing each other.
Variety’s Actors On Actors is one of the most delightful series you can watch as a film fan. The central conceit is that two actors sit down for a natter about their work, often going off on tangents, acting as a unique insight into the industry.
Generally, the pairings are quite surprising, with the actors concerned often never having worked together and, in some cases, seeming quite random, but each one is fascinating and, usually, an absolute hoot. You can see Kate Winslet shooting the breeze with Gary Oldman, for example, or Beanie Feldstein with Florence Pugh – we are still waiting for Jason Statham to make an appearence.
Variety has revealed this year’s Actors on Actors lineup. Here’s what’s in store…
Leo Woodall...
Variety’s Actors On Actors is one of the most delightful series you can watch as a film fan. The central conceit is that two actors sit down for a natter about their work, often going off on tangents, acting as a unique insight into the industry.
Generally, the pairings are quite surprising, with the actors concerned often never having worked together and, in some cases, seeming quite random, but each one is fascinating and, usually, an absolute hoot. You can see Kate Winslet shooting the breeze with Gary Oldman, for example, or Beanie Feldstein with Florence Pugh – we are still waiting for Jason Statham to make an appearence.
Variety has revealed this year’s Actors on Actors lineup. Here’s what’s in store…
Leo Woodall...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
“Wedding Crashers” star Isla Fisher, Nico Parker (“How To Train Your Dragon”), Josette Simon (“Anatomy of a Scandal”) and Leila Farzad (“Black Mirror: Joan is Awful”) have joined the cast of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which premieres on Valentine’s Day next year in theaters internationally and on Peacock in the U.S.
Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent return to play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends. Neil Pearson, Joanna Scanlan and Celia Imrie also return for this latest installment in the “Bridget Jones” series. They join stars Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson as well as newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is based on the third “Bridget Jones” novel by Helen Fielding and will be the fourth movie in the franchise.
Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent return to play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends. Neil Pearson, Joanna Scanlan and Celia Imrie also return for this latest installment in the “Bridget Jones” series. They join stars Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson as well as newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is based on the third “Bridget Jones” novel by Helen Fielding and will be the fourth movie in the franchise.
- 5/29/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Universal Pictures and Working Title have announced new and returning cast members for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth installment of the British-based romantic film comedy series.
Joining the cast are Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad. Already announced to return is Renée Zellweger to reprise her role as the lovable but flailing-at-life Jones, and Hugh Grant as rascal Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall were also earlier announced for the film.
In the latest casting news, Universal and Working Title announced Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends, alongside Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent, who return as Bridget’s mother and father.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, also from StudioCanal and Miramax, will additionally see Celia Imrie, Neil Pearson and Joanna Scanlan in returning roles. The film will hit cinemas...
Joining the cast are Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad. Already announced to return is Renée Zellweger to reprise her role as the lovable but flailing-at-life Jones, and Hugh Grant as rascal Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall were also earlier announced for the film.
In the latest casting news, Universal and Working Title announced Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends, alongside Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent, who return as Bridget’s mother and father.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, also from StudioCanal and Miramax, will additionally see Celia Imrie, Neil Pearson and Joanna Scanlan in returning roles. The film will hit cinemas...
- 5/29/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Isla Fisher is to play a divorcee in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'.The 48-year-old star is due to begin filming for the new picture this week and sources say that she will play friends of Renee Zellweger's Bridget.The part has parallels with Isla's situation in real life as it was announced last month that she had split with her husband Sacha Baron Cohen in 2023 after 13 years of marriage.An insider told The Sun newspaper: "Isla's real life is inspiring her new role in the 'Bridget Jones' film. She plays a single mother who befriended Bridget at the school gates."Isla loves 'Bridget Jones' and is thrilled that she landed the part. Her own experience will help her in the role and it's great she's landed such a big part after a really tough time."Isla will start filming this week with Renee and other cast members.
- 5/23/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
A+E Media Group is teaming with The Tinder Swindler producer Raw on a thriller series about a “Dadfluencer.”
Influence comes from Ripper Street scribe Thomas Martin, who has penned Cannes competition series The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage.
The show follows Andrew Cosgrove, a Don Draper-like figure who has constructed the seemingly perfect life — and in the process, made his family an international brand. But when his youngest daughter Sophie is kidnapped, Andrew must reckon with his past or the decisions he’s made will come back to hurt those he loves.
A+E has been ramping up spend on international co-pros and is also backing The Kollective thriller with the European Alliance and a returnable series adaptation of Tony Parsons’ novel Your Neighbour’s Wife. All3Media-backed Raw, meanwhile, mainly makes premium docs including The Tinder Swindler, Don’t F**k with Cats and a new social media series, all for Netflix,...
Influence comes from Ripper Street scribe Thomas Martin, who has penned Cannes competition series The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage.
The show follows Andrew Cosgrove, a Don Draper-like figure who has constructed the seemingly perfect life — and in the process, made his family an international brand. But when his youngest daughter Sophie is kidnapped, Andrew must reckon with his past or the decisions he’s made will come back to hurt those he loves.
A+E has been ramping up spend on international co-pros and is also backing The Kollective thriller with the European Alliance and a returnable series adaptation of Tony Parsons’ novel Your Neighbour’s Wife. All3Media-backed Raw, meanwhile, mainly makes premium docs including The Tinder Swindler, Don’t F**k with Cats and a new social media series, all for Netflix,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
To say it’s been an incredible year for Leo Woodall is something of an understatement. The 27-year-old actor has already filmed the new Apple TV+ series “Prime Target,” is currently filming James Vanderbilt’s feature drama “Nuremberg” alongside Rami Malek and Russell Crowe, among others, and will follow that up with a pivotal role in the fourth “Bridget Jones” movie.
Continue reading Leo Woodall: ‘White Lotus’ Was Big But “One Day’ Response Was “Way More” Intense [Interview] at The Playlist.
Continue reading Leo Woodall: ‘White Lotus’ Was Big But “One Day’ Response Was “Way More” Intense [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 5/6/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Shogun director Jonathan van Tulleken will lead a TV adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s debut novel, The Loney.
In a competitive situation, New Regency Television International acquired rights to the book and has attached van Tulleken, who will direct and executive-produce the initial episodes of the upcoming Blade Runner 2099.
Van Tulleken will work with New Regency Television International execs Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton and Beth Pattinson out of the company’s UK office. Shōgun, which he directed for Disney+, has been one of the most streamed originals of 2024 to date.
The Loney, Hurley’s first novel, was a Sunday Times bestseller, tells the story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever. It has attracted praise from the likes of Stephen King and won the the British Book Awards’ Book of the Year.
In a competitive situation, New Regency Television International acquired rights to the book and has attached van Tulleken, who will direct and executive-produce the initial episodes of the upcoming Blade Runner 2099.
Van Tulleken will work with New Regency Television International execs Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton and Beth Pattinson out of the company’s UK office. Shōgun, which he directed for Disney+, has been one of the most streamed originals of 2024 to date.
The Loney, Hurley’s first novel, was a Sunday Times bestseller, tells the story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever. It has attracted praise from the likes of Stephen King and won the the British Book Awards’ Book of the Year.
- 5/1/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Shogun” director Jonathan van Tulleken is set to direct the screen adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s debut novel “The Loney.”
Van Tulleken will also executive produce the project, which is produced by New Regency Television after they scooped up the television rights to the novel following a competitive bidding process. New Regency’s London-based team, comprised of Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton, and Beth Pattinson, will work with him on the project.
Described as a “chilling horror” story, “The Loney” has been translated into twenty languages.
“The Loney tells the gripping story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever,” reads the logline.
Hurley has also written “Devil’s Day” and “Starve Acre,” the latter of which has been turned into a film starring Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark.
“I...
Van Tulleken will also executive produce the project, which is produced by New Regency Television after they scooped up the television rights to the novel following a competitive bidding process. New Regency’s London-based team, comprised of Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton, and Beth Pattinson, will work with him on the project.
Described as a “chilling horror” story, “The Loney” has been translated into twenty languages.
“The Loney tells the gripping story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever,” reads the logline.
Hurley has also written “Devil’s Day” and “Starve Acre,” the latter of which has been turned into a film starring Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark.
“I...
- 5/1/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Margot Robbie and Rosamund Pike are among the nominees for the National Film Awards.The stars of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn' respectively will compete against talent including Patricia Hodge ('Arthur's Whiskey'), Jo Hartley ('Swede Caroline'), Eiza Gonzalez ('The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare') and Emma Stone ('Poor Things)' in a star-studded Best Actress category.This year's ceremony is set to take place on July 3 at the Porchester Hall in London and marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards. It will feature a lineup of nominees from around the globe consisting of seasoned acting veterans and emerging young talents.The Best Actor category is equally competitive with stars including Barry Keoghan ('Saltburn), Kevin Hart ('Lift') and Ewan McGregor ('Bleeding Love') competing for the prize with Kane Robinson ('The Kitchen') and Lakeith Stanfield ('Book of Clarence').Meanwhile,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Post-wwii war crimes thriller Nuremberg boasts a strong leading trio and is set to seek backing at next month’s Cannes Film Festival.
While we don’t have too much on this story, there’s a report that a new project titled Nuremberg is to be revealed at next month’s Cannes Film Festival.
The film will be launching sales at Cannes to try and secure backing to give the film a green light and considering some of the acting talent signed up, we can’t imagine the producers walking away from the French film festival empty-handed.
But first, the set-up.
According to the synopsis (via Variety), ‘Nuremberg chronicles the eponymous trials held by the Allies against the defeated Nazi regime. The film will centre on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their war crimes, and finds himself...
While we don’t have too much on this story, there’s a report that a new project titled Nuremberg is to be revealed at next month’s Cannes Film Festival.
The film will be launching sales at Cannes to try and secure backing to give the film a green light and considering some of the acting talent signed up, we can’t imagine the producers walking away from the French film festival empty-handed.
But first, the set-up.
According to the synopsis (via Variety), ‘Nuremberg chronicles the eponymous trials held by the Allies against the defeated Nazi regime. The film will centre on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their war crimes, and finds himself...
- 4/30/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
WME Independent has boarded the previously announced historical thriller Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon and will launch worldwide sales in Cannes.
James Vanderbilt is directing and production is underway in Hungary with a cast that includes Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O’Brien, Colin Hanks, Lydia Peckham, Wrenn Schmidt, Lotte Verbeek, and Andreas Pietschmann.
Nick Meyer’s Sierra Pictures is consulting on the sales and distribution of the film. Meyer and WME Independent co-head Alex Walton worked together at Paramount Vantage.
In Nuremberg, Malek will play American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, tasked with assessing the...
James Vanderbilt is directing and production is underway in Hungary with a cast that includes Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O’Brien, Colin Hanks, Lydia Peckham, Wrenn Schmidt, Lotte Verbeek, and Andreas Pietschmann.
Nick Meyer’s Sierra Pictures is consulting on the sales and distribution of the film. Meyer and WME Independent co-head Alex Walton worked together at Paramount Vantage.
In Nuremberg, Malek will play American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, tasked with assessing the...
- 4/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
WME Independent has signed on to rep world sales rights on Nuremberg, a historical thriller set in post-war Germany from filmmaker James Vanderbilt, and will introduce the pic to buyers at the upcoming Cannes market.
The film is led by Russell Crowe (Gladiator), Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody), and Michael Shannon. Rounding out the ensemble are Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O’Brien, Colin Hanks, Lydia Peckham, Wrenn Schmidt, Lotte Verbeek, and Andreas Pietschmann.
Vanderbilt directs from a script he adapted from the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai. Production is currently underway in Hungary. Nick Meyer’s Sierra Pictures is also consulting on the sales and distribution of the film.
Nuremberg chronicles the eponymous trials held by the Allied Forces against the defeated Nazi regime. The film will center on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Malek), who is tasked with...
The film is led by Russell Crowe (Gladiator), Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody), and Michael Shannon. Rounding out the ensemble are Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O’Brien, Colin Hanks, Lydia Peckham, Wrenn Schmidt, Lotte Verbeek, and Andreas Pietschmann.
Vanderbilt directs from a script he adapted from the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai. Production is currently underway in Hungary. Nick Meyer’s Sierra Pictures is also consulting on the sales and distribution of the film.
Nuremberg chronicles the eponymous trials held by the Allied Forces against the defeated Nazi regime. The film will center on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Malek), who is tasked with...
- 4/29/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Renee Zellweger will lock lips with Leo Woodall in the new 'Bridget Jones' film.The 55-year-old star is reprising the role for the fourth time in the upcoming movie 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' and it has been confirmed that the 'One Day' actor – who is 28 years her junior – will be her love interest in the new picture.The film, which is based on Helen Fielding's 2013 novel of the same name, will see Bridget adjusting to life as a single mother following the death of her husband Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and it has been suggested that the character will be a "cougar" in the flick that is being released in February 2025.A source told The Sun newspaper: "Bridget is going to be a real cougar in the new film and she'll be seen starting a relationship with a much younger character played by Leo."He...
- 4/25/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Hugh Grant has been expanding on his career beyond his famous rom-coms, having starred in last year’s special effects-laden big-budget films Wonka and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Grant will be returning to his popular franchise with Renée Zellweger for the recently announced upcoming fourth film in the Bridget Jones movies, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. The plot is said to “pick up with Bridget in her early fifties, as she navigates the challenges of modern life while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood.”
Grant recently spoke with the publication People as he teases the next installment in the series. The English actor stated,
It is very moving as well as funny. It’s partly based on Helen Fielding’s experiences of bringing up two children by herself after her husband died. And so Bridget is bringing up two kids and wondering whether she should ever go back to dating.
Grant recently spoke with the publication People as he teases the next installment in the series. The English actor stated,
It is very moving as well as funny. It’s partly based on Helen Fielding’s experiences of bringing up two children by herself after her husband died. And so Bridget is bringing up two kids and wondering whether she should ever go back to dating.
- 4/24/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
We almost wish “One Day” was a continuous series. Not because we wanted to extend the narrative of David Nichols’ original novel, but because if it was a drama series we’d be assured stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall would almost be guaranteed to receive the Emmy love they deserve. Those categories allow for significantly more nominees than the Limited Series acting categories. But, if there is any justice, Mod, in particular, will somehow fend off one Oscar and previous Emmy winner after another to land a Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie nomination.
Continue reading Ambika Mod Answers (Almost) All Your Questions About ‘One Day’ at The Playlist.
Continue reading Ambika Mod Answers (Almost) All Your Questions About ‘One Day’ at The Playlist.
- 4/24/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
One Day actor who has been cast in next Bridget Jones film has an appeal that spans generations, say pop culture experts
You’d probably never heard of him two years ago and now his blue eyes and floppy sandy hair are everywhere – from magazine covers to TikTok montages.
Searches for Leo Woodall multiplied this week with the announcement that the actor has been cast in the fourth Bridget Jones film, Mad About the Boy, crowning a whirlwind few months for the man who has stolen hearts and become one of Britain’s hottest exports.
You’d probably never heard of him two years ago and now his blue eyes and floppy sandy hair are everywhere – from magazine covers to TikTok montages.
Searches for Leo Woodall multiplied this week with the announcement that the actor has been cast in the fourth Bridget Jones film, Mad About the Boy, crowning a whirlwind few months for the man who has stolen hearts and become one of Britain’s hottest exports.
- 4/12/2024
- by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
- The Guardian - Film News
Image created by “Shutterstock.AI” Get set for another Bridget Jones adventure! Deadline.com confirms Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson are returning for a fourth film, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Newcomers to the franchise, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall will also be part of the cast. Based on the novels by Helen Fielding’s popular novels, the Bridget Jones franchise has charmed audiences with three very successful films, raking in over $136 million worldwide. Zellweger’s performance in the original Bridget Jones’s Diary was critically acclaimed, earning her an Oscar nomination for her endearing portrayal of the relatable, sometimes-awkward character. Despite initial backlash at Zellweger’s casting as the iconic Brit, she proved her doubters wrong. Back in 2002, when Bridget Jones’s Diary first hit theatres, she spoke about if the controversy made her nervous or helped to motivate her. (Click the media bar below to hear...
- 4/11/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Los fans de la conocida saga están de enhorabuena con la vuelta de los entrañables personajes de Bridget Jones.
Según informa Deadline, Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant y Emma Thompson retomarán sus icónicos papeles en una cuarta entrega de la exitosa saga “Bridget Jones”, titulada “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”, y dirigida por Michael Morris (“To Leslie”).
Basada en el tercer libro de la serie de Fielding, “Mad About the Boy” se sitúa cuatro años después de la película anterior y seguirá a Bridget a principios de los cincuenta, viuda y con dos hijos pequeños.
Al reparto se incorporan los actores Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”) y Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus”) en papeles aún desconocidos.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” se estrenará el Día de San Valentín de 2025 en cines internacionales y en Peacock en Estados Unidos.
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Según informa Deadline, Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant y Emma Thompson retomarán sus icónicos papeles en una cuarta entrega de la exitosa saga “Bridget Jones”, titulada “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”, y dirigida por Michael Morris (“To Leslie”).
Basada en el tercer libro de la serie de Fielding, “Mad About the Boy” se sitúa cuatro años después de la película anterior y seguirá a Bridget a principios de los cincuenta, viuda y con dos hijos pequeños.
Al reparto se incorporan los actores Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”) y Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus”) en papeles aún desconocidos.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” se estrenará el Día de San Valentín de 2025 en cines internacionales y en Peacock en Estados Unidos.
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- 4/10/2024
- by Marta Medina
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Renée Zellweger is set to reprise her iconic role in the Helen Fielding adaptation ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’.
Also returning to the haphazard world of our beloved Bridget are British actors Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Franchise newbies will include Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
In the forthcoming film, Hugh Grant is set to reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver. This marks the actor’s return to the film series after his character was presumed dead in the previous instalment, ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’, only to be later revealed as alive. Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating Grant’s return to the screen and the new twists and turns that his character’s reappearance is sure to bring.
Also in news – Olivia Wilde set to direct comic book adaptation ‘Avengelyne’
Michael Morris will take the helm on the project. Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films,...
Also returning to the haphazard world of our beloved Bridget are British actors Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Franchise newbies will include Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
In the forthcoming film, Hugh Grant is set to reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver. This marks the actor’s return to the film series after his character was presumed dead in the previous instalment, ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’, only to be later revealed as alive. Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating Grant’s return to the screen and the new twists and turns that his character’s reappearance is sure to bring.
Also in news – Olivia Wilde set to direct comic book adaptation ‘Avengelyne’
Michael Morris will take the helm on the project. Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Bridget Jones is back in Mad About The Boy, and filming will be getting underway in the spring. Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant leads the returning cast.
The fourth film in the long-running Bridget Jones comedy drama series will be called Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, and it will see Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant reprise their roles. Also returning is Emma Thompson, who will once again write the script with Fielding, will feature in the cast, which also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. Deadline reports that Michael Morris will direct, Working Title will once again produce the film.
The plot of the book – don’t read on if you don’t want to be spoiled – follows the now 51-year-old single mother of two children as she navigates dating in an era of social media and dating apps.
Helen Fielding’s big knicker wearing, perennial singleton Bridget Jones...
The fourth film in the long-running Bridget Jones comedy drama series will be called Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, and it will see Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant reprise their roles. Also returning is Emma Thompson, who will once again write the script with Fielding, will feature in the cast, which also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. Deadline reports that Michael Morris will direct, Working Title will once again produce the film.
The plot of the book – don’t read on if you don’t want to be spoiled – follows the now 51-year-old single mother of two children as she navigates dating in an era of social media and dating apps.
Helen Fielding’s big knicker wearing, perennial singleton Bridget Jones...
- 4/10/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson lead the returnees for Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. More here.
The deals look like they’ve been done for the already-announced Bridget Jones 4, which we can now officially call Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.
As expected, Renee Zellweger is taking on the title role for the fourth time. She’s also going to be joined by Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, who each return to the series. Grant’s return is a surprise, Thompson’s less so.
And then there are new additions: Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall have now been announced as joining the ensemble.
We also know who’s going to be directing as well: Michael Morris, who previously called the shots on To Leslie, is stepping behind the camera. It’s the first time one of the Bridget Jones movies has been directed by a male director.
The deals look like they’ve been done for the already-announced Bridget Jones 4, which we can now officially call Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.
As expected, Renee Zellweger is taking on the title role for the fourth time. She’s also going to be joined by Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, who each return to the series. Grant’s return is a surprise, Thompson’s less so.
And then there are new additions: Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall have now been announced as joining the ensemble.
We also know who’s going to be directing as well: Michael Morris, who previously called the shots on To Leslie, is stepping behind the camera. It’s the first time one of the Bridget Jones movies has been directed by a male director.
- 4/10/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson will reprise their roles in Universal/Working Title’s upcoming Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, the fourth instalment in the franchise.
Jones is back in the lead as the hapless romantic adored by fans since the first film came out in 2001, while Grant plays the manipulative Daniel Cleaver. Thompson appeared in 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby.
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall are joining the cast. The story is based on series author Helen Fielding’s third novel and finds Jones as a mother in her early fifties.
Michael Morris, who directed Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie,...
Jones is back in the lead as the hapless romantic adored by fans since the first film came out in 2001, while Grant plays the manipulative Daniel Cleaver. Thompson appeared in 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby.
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall are joining the cast. The story is based on series author Helen Fielding’s third novel and finds Jones as a mother in her early fifties.
Michael Morris, who directed Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie,...
- 4/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
While word on a fourth Bridget Jones has been floating around, today brings the official word that Renée Zellweger has found space in her diary to return as the title character for the fourth film to be drawn from Helen Fielding's stories. Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy will see Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson back, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and One Day's Leo Woodall new to the ensemble.
Michael Morris is in the director's chair this time, with the story finding Bridget navigating motherhood and — spoiler alert! — having to look for love all over again following a tragic death. Yes, this is getting back to counting calories and drink intake while also figuring out nit checks and playdates.
Grant, of course, will be back as the roguish Daniel Cleaver, while Thompson will once more play Dr. Rawlings, who we must assume is still in Bridget's life after delivering her first child.
Michael Morris is in the director's chair this time, with the story finding Bridget navigating motherhood and — spoiler alert! — having to look for love all over again following a tragic death. Yes, this is getting back to counting calories and drink intake while also figuring out nit checks and playdates.
Grant, of course, will be back as the roguish Daniel Cleaver, while Thompson will once more play Dr. Rawlings, who we must assume is still in Bridget's life after delivering her first child.
- 4/9/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
It’s finally happening! Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson are returning for another chapter in the Bridget Jones saga with Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Universal Studios and Working Title are the studios, with Michael Morris, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) joining the cast.
Inspired by Helen Fielding’s popular novels and a previous column she wrote as the title character for The Independent, the Bridget Jones film series revolves around Zellweger’s Bridget Jones, a hapless single woman lost in love who explores a complex web of relationships. The series began in 2001 with Bridget Jones’s Diary, followed by the sequels Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Bridget Jones’s Baby, debuting in 2004 and 2016. The trilogy was a surprising box office banger with $760 million worldwide in ticket sales.
According to Deadline, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy “picks up with Bridget in her early fifties,...
Inspired by Helen Fielding’s popular novels and a previous column she wrote as the title character for The Independent, the Bridget Jones film series revolves around Zellweger’s Bridget Jones, a hapless single woman lost in love who explores a complex web of relationships. The series began in 2001 with Bridget Jones’s Diary, followed by the sequels Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Bridget Jones’s Baby, debuting in 2004 and 2016. The trilogy was a surprising box office banger with $760 million worldwide in ticket sales.
According to Deadline, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy “picks up with Bridget in her early fifties,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger is set to return to one of her most beloved roles in Universal Pictures’ and Working Title’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel.
Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
The film will be directed by Michael Morris. The three “Bridget Jones” films have been massively successful, bringing in more than $760 million at the worldwide box office.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” will debut in cinemas internationally and on Peacock in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day 2025.
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films, and Amelia Granger and Sarah-Jane Wright will executive produce for Working Title Films. Helen Fielding will also executive produce the project. Miramax is co-financing.
Senior executive VP of production development Erik Baiers and creative...
Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
The film will be directed by Michael Morris. The three “Bridget Jones” films have been massively successful, bringing in more than $760 million at the worldwide box office.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” will debut in cinemas internationally and on Peacock in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day 2025.
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films, and Amelia Granger and Sarah-Jane Wright will executive produce for Working Title Films. Helen Fielding will also executive produce the project. Miramax is co-financing.
Senior executive VP of production development Erik Baiers and creative...
- 4/9/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Renée Zellweger (Judy) has closed a deal to reprise the role that brought her her first Oscar nomination in Universal Pictures and Working Title’s Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Deadline has learned.
Others set to return in the film, from director Michael Morris (To Leslie), include Hugh Grant (Wonka) and Emma Thompson. Newcomers to the cast will include Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace) and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus).
Based on the beloved novels from Helen Fielding, and a previous column she wrote as the title character for The Independent, the rom-com franchise Bridget Jones centers on Zellweger’s endearing yet perpetually single character of the same name, examining her relationships with the dashing Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), and the roguish Daniel Cleaver (Grant), among others. The original film adaptation, Bridget Jones’s Diary, was released in 2001, with follow-ups Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason...
Others set to return in the film, from director Michael Morris (To Leslie), include Hugh Grant (Wonka) and Emma Thompson. Newcomers to the cast will include Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace) and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus).
Based on the beloved novels from Helen Fielding, and a previous column she wrote as the title character for The Independent, the rom-com franchise Bridget Jones centers on Zellweger’s endearing yet perpetually single character of the same name, examining her relationships with the dashing Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), and the roguish Daniel Cleaver (Grant), among others. The original film adaptation, Bridget Jones’s Diary, was released in 2001, with follow-ups Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason...
- 4/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridget Jones is heading back to the screen.
After months of quiet chess pieces moves, Universal Pictures and Working Title have finally put in place the talent for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth installment of the British-based romantic film comedy series.
Renée Zellweger is set to return as the lovable but flailing at life Jones as is Hugh Grant as rapscallion Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, who appeared in the 2016 entry, Bridget Jones’s Baby, is back as well while newcomers include Chiwetel Ejiofor and up-and-comer Leo Woodall, best known for his work in White Lotus season 2.
Michael Morris, who helmed the Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie, will be sitting in the director’s chair when cameras roll for the feature, which adapts the best-selling 2013 novel by Jones creator Helen Fielding. Fielding also wrote the script.
Readers and audiences have seen Jones have love triangles, find romance and even have a baby,...
After months of quiet chess pieces moves, Universal Pictures and Working Title have finally put in place the talent for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth installment of the British-based romantic film comedy series.
Renée Zellweger is set to return as the lovable but flailing at life Jones as is Hugh Grant as rapscallion Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, who appeared in the 2016 entry, Bridget Jones’s Baby, is back as well while newcomers include Chiwetel Ejiofor and up-and-comer Leo Woodall, best known for his work in White Lotus season 2.
Michael Morris, who helmed the Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie, will be sitting in the director’s chair when cameras roll for the feature, which adapts the best-selling 2013 novel by Jones creator Helen Fielding. Fielding also wrote the script.
Readers and audiences have seen Jones have love triangles, find romance and even have a baby,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Ridley Scott’s production company has a new UK television chief.
Sharon Hughff, who was previously Creative Director, Scripted Television at eOne in the UK, has been named Head of Television at Scott Free UK.
Reporting to Scott Free’s Cco David W Zucker, and President of Television, Clayton Krueger, Hughff will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming out of London.
It comes two years after Hughff joined eOne from The Crown producer Left Bank, where she produced series including Netflix’s White Lines and Sky/Cinemax series Strike Back.
She most recently exec produced the adaptation of Amor Towles’ A Gentleman in Moscow for Paramount+ and Showtime, which premieres later this month. The series stars Ewan McGregor and was written by Ben Vanstone.
Previous credits at Left Bank, where she was an executive producer include an adaptation of Louise Penny’s Three Pines...
Sharon Hughff, who was previously Creative Director, Scripted Television at eOne in the UK, has been named Head of Television at Scott Free UK.
Reporting to Scott Free’s Cco David W Zucker, and President of Television, Clayton Krueger, Hughff will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming out of London.
It comes two years after Hughff joined eOne from The Crown producer Left Bank, where she produced series including Netflix’s White Lines and Sky/Cinemax series Strike Back.
She most recently exec produced the adaptation of Amor Towles’ A Gentleman in Moscow for Paramount+ and Showtime, which premieres later this month. The series stars Ewan McGregor and was written by Ben Vanstone.
Previous credits at Left Bank, where she was an executive producer include an adaptation of Louise Penny’s Three Pines...
- 3/26/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s One Day TV series features a story of a working-class girl Emma Morley (Ambika Mod) from Leeds and rich casanova Dexter Mayhew (Leo Woodall), whose relationship kicks off with a platonic night together in the former’s apartment. The duo decide to stay friends, and the story takes us through their lives over the next 20 years, highlighting the events of one particular day — the 15th of July. We see them navigate life after college, career bumps, tumultuous relationships, and their will-they-won’t-they equation. The One Day movie starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess was released in 2011, and the
The post Comparing ‘One Day’ TV Series With the Anne Hathaway Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Comparing ‘One Day’ TV Series With the Anne Hathaway Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
- 3/25/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Netflix’s British Tearjerker ‘One Day’ Will Submit for Primetime Emmys in Limited Series (Exclusive)
Netflix’s romantic drama “One Day” is set to contend at the Primetime Emmys in the limited or anthology series categories, Variety has confirmed.
Speculation had mounted over whether “One Day,” set in the U.K., would vie for the International Emmys, especially considering other Netflix shows like “Sex Education” have competed there and found success. Yet, Netflix and the team behind the show have opted to place it in the intensely competitive limited or anthology series categories, alongside streaming counterparts “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara and “Ripley,” featuring Andrew Scott.
Read: All Primetime Emmy predictions in every category on Variety’s Awards Circuit.
“One Day” stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall will both vie for lead acting consideration. The specific episodes to be nominated for directing and writing are still under consideration, adhering to Emmy guidelines that allow directors and writers to select their episodes.
Adapted by Nicole Taylor from David Nicholls’ popular novel,...
Speculation had mounted over whether “One Day,” set in the U.K., would vie for the International Emmys, especially considering other Netflix shows like “Sex Education” have competed there and found success. Yet, Netflix and the team behind the show have opted to place it in the intensely competitive limited or anthology series categories, alongside streaming counterparts “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara and “Ripley,” featuring Andrew Scott.
Read: All Primetime Emmy predictions in every category on Variety’s Awards Circuit.
“One Day” stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall will both vie for lead acting consideration. The specific episodes to be nominated for directing and writing are still under consideration, adhering to Emmy guidelines that allow directors and writers to select their episodes.
Adapted by Nicole Taylor from David Nicholls’ popular novel,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
This week’s 20 Questions on Deadline guest is Leo Woodall. Following his role as Tom Hollander’s pretend-nephew Jack in The White Lotus Season 2, Woodall landed a lead role in One Day, the Netflix series adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel of the same name.
Woodall tells us how he learned he was auditioning while on The White Lotus set, so immediately watched One Day‘s previous movie adaptation, starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, and read the book.
In One Day, he stars as Dexter, a privileged student who befriends Emma (Ambika Mod) at University. Over the ensuing years, we meet Dexter and Emma on the same day annually—July 15th—as Emma struggles to find fulfilling work and Dexter goes somewhat off the rails. The ebb and flow of their friendship and romance creates a decades-long ‘will they-won’t they’ layered with a deeply nostalgic soundtrack and settings.
In this episode,...
Woodall tells us how he learned he was auditioning while on The White Lotus set, so immediately watched One Day‘s previous movie adaptation, starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, and read the book.
In One Day, he stars as Dexter, a privileged student who befriends Emma (Ambika Mod) at University. Over the ensuing years, we meet Dexter and Emma on the same day annually—July 15th—as Emma struggles to find fulfilling work and Dexter goes somewhat off the rails. The ebb and flow of their friendship and romance creates a decades-long ‘will they-won’t they’ layered with a deeply nostalgic soundtrack and settings.
In this episode,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
Leo Woodall first came to prominence when he featured in season two of HBO’s “The White Lotus.” In that series, he played the, uh, “nephew” of Tom Hollander‘s character and made quite a splash in the role. Now, Woodall has gone from supporting player to leading man with Netflix’s new miniseries, “One Day.”
Adapted from David Nicholl‘s 2009 book of the same name (and the second adaptation overall after the much-maligned 2011 Anne Hathaway movie), “One Day” follows Woodall and “This is Going to Hurt” star Ambika Mod as two students (Dexter and Emma) who meet on graduation night. That chance meeting sparks an entwined relationship that encompasses friendship and lovers across a 20-year period as they continually meet on various July 15ths.
The result is a swooning, epic romance that hinges on the charisma of its two leads. Thankfully, both Woodall and Mod are up to the task.
Adapted from David Nicholl‘s 2009 book of the same name (and the second adaptation overall after the much-maligned 2011 Anne Hathaway movie), “One Day” follows Woodall and “This is Going to Hurt” star Ambika Mod as two students (Dexter and Emma) who meet on graduation night. That chance meeting sparks an entwined relationship that encompasses friendship and lovers across a 20-year period as they continually meet on various July 15ths.
The result is a swooning, epic romance that hinges on the charisma of its two leads. Thankfully, both Woodall and Mod are up to the task.
- 3/18/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Netflix is the biggest streaming platform in the world and it can be easily said that it has the best content library when it comes to TV shows and movies. In this article, we are going to list the best of the best shows currently available on the streaming service. We avoided popular titles like Love is Blind and Too Hot To Handle as we are not going to include reality TV shows in this list. Check out the best TV shows you can watch right now on Netflix below.
Suits Credit – USA Network
Suits has easily become one of the most popular shows ever after coming out on Netflix. The USA Network series is a legal drama created by Aaron Korsh, and it follows the story of Mike Ross, an extremely intelligent slacker with a photographic memory who is given the chance to join a big-time Manhattan corporate law firm,...
Suits Credit – USA Network
Suits has easily become one of the most popular shows ever after coming out on Netflix. The USA Network series is a legal drama created by Aaron Korsh, and it follows the story of Mike Ross, an extremely intelligent slacker with a photographic memory who is given the chance to join a big-time Manhattan corporate law firm,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The 2011 film adaptation of David Nichols‘ novel “One Day” starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess was met with decidedly average notices at best. However, Netflix’s new adaptation has corrected that misstep and the limited series has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and acclaim from all corners.
This new editions showcases “This is Going to Hurt” breakout star Ambika Mod in the Hathaway role (Emma) while “The White Lotus'” Leo Woodall takes up the Sturgess mantle (Dexter). Emma and Dexter meet by chance on the night of graduating from university and the next day they part ways. However, their relationship then charts years as their fates are tied together. Both stars excel here and their chemistry propels the series to soaring heights while creator and writer Nicole Taylor, who wrote the 2018 Jessie Buckley movie “Wild Rose,” masterfully presides over proceedings, hence the rave reviews.
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) called it a “beautiful...
This new editions showcases “This is Going to Hurt” breakout star Ambika Mod in the Hathaway role (Emma) while “The White Lotus'” Leo Woodall takes up the Sturgess mantle (Dexter). Emma and Dexter meet by chance on the night of graduating from university and the next day they part ways. However, their relationship then charts years as their fates are tied together. Both stars excel here and their chemistry propels the series to soaring heights while creator and writer Nicole Taylor, who wrote the 2018 Jessie Buckley movie “Wild Rose,” masterfully presides over proceedings, hence the rave reviews.
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) called it a “beautiful...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Applications are now open for the 21st edition of Screen International’s Screen Stars of Tomorrow, our annual portfolio of new talent from the UK and Ireland.
The submissions window is open for one month, from March 6 to April 5, 2024.
Applications are open to UK and Irish citizens and long-term residents of either country. There is no upper or lower age limit, but applicants should be at an early stage in their film career, demonstrate exceptional promise and be ready to progress to the next level.
Applicants should use this Google Form and need to attach a brief bio, a headshot...
The submissions window is open for one month, from March 6 to April 5, 2024.
Applications are open to UK and Irish citizens and long-term residents of either country. There is no upper or lower age limit, but applicants should be at an early stage in their film career, demonstrate exceptional promise and be ready to progress to the next level.
Applicants should use this Google Form and need to attach a brief bio, a headshot...
- 3/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Ever since Daniel Craig bid his farewell to James Bond in No Time to Die (2021), everyone has been looking forward to finding out who the next James Bond will be. From Henry Cavill to Tom Hiddleston to Jamie Dornan, a lot of names have popped up in the discussion. In fact, fans even believed that the next Bond could be female.
Henry Cavill in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
While no official confirmation has been made about the actor lucky enough to play the British secret agent, bookies’ odds reveal the name of several contenders and where they stand in the race. While Henry Cavill’s name is unfortunately nowhere to be found, two popular actors have been mentioned by the bookies and are even on track to become the next Bond villain – Tom Hardy and Idris Elba.
Suggested“It’s a world that I didn’t know”: James Bond...
Henry Cavill in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
While no official confirmation has been made about the actor lucky enough to play the British secret agent, bookies’ odds reveal the name of several contenders and where they stand in the race. While Henry Cavill’s name is unfortunately nowhere to be found, two popular actors have been mentioned by the bookies and are even on track to become the next Bond villain – Tom Hardy and Idris Elba.
Suggested“It’s a world that I didn’t know”: James Bond...
- 2/27/2024
- by Mishkaat
- FandomWire
The James Bond franchise has been one of the most influential and consistent film franchises that continues to be evergreen. However, since 2021’s No Time to Die, which served as Daniel Craig’s swansong as Agent 007, one of the most coveted roles has been vacant for well over three years.
Daniel Craig’s James Bond in No Time To Die
Fans have often debated who should be the next James Bond, with Tom Hardy being a fan favorite. A new report provides a clear frontrunner and a new entrant to the race. Moreover, the new face could break a peculiar franchise record if they were to be cast in Bond 26. Here are what the latest bookies’ odds reveal about the future of James Bond.
SUGGESTEDArgylle Proves Henry Cavill isn’t Fit for James Bond But Perfect for Another $934M Spy Franchise Bookies’ Odds Reveal New Face in the James...
Daniel Craig’s James Bond in No Time To Die
Fans have often debated who should be the next James Bond, with Tom Hardy being a fan favorite. A new report provides a clear frontrunner and a new entrant to the race. Moreover, the new face could break a peculiar franchise record if they were to be cast in Bond 26. Here are what the latest bookies’ odds reveal about the future of James Bond.
SUGGESTEDArgylle Proves Henry Cavill isn’t Fit for James Bond But Perfect for Another $934M Spy Franchise Bookies’ Odds Reveal New Face in the James...
- 2/25/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The White Lotus‘ Meghann Fahy and Leo Woodall are now Instagram official!
The 33-year-old actress and 27-year-old actor worked together on season 2 of the HBO hit and were discovered to be dating around September of 2022. Their relationship was essentially confirmed after they were seen kissing in November of 2023.
Head inside to see the Instagram official photo that was posted…
On Tuesday (February 20), Meghann posted a photo of the pair with the caption, “...
The 33-year-old actress and 27-year-old actor worked together on season 2 of the HBO hit and were discovered to be dating around September of 2022. Their relationship was essentially confirmed after they were seen kissing in November of 2023.
Head inside to see the Instagram official photo that was posted…
On Tuesday (February 20), Meghann posted a photo of the pair with the caption, “...
- 2/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Valentine’s Day has helped move One Day, the romantic limited series, to the top of Netflix’s weekly ratings chart.
The series, which stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ novel, launched on February 8. In its first week on the charts, it averaged 35.2M hours viewed and 5.3M views.
Last week, it rose to 9.9M views to top Netflix’s English TV Top 10.
It was followed by Season 6 of Love Is Blind, which debuted at number two with 6.3M views. The pair were followed by Griselda, which topped the list last week, The Tourist, Fool Me Once, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, American Nightmare, Warrior, Resident Alien and House, M.D.
The latter two entries highlight the power of Netflix’s licensing strategy, taking older shows and rocketing them to the top ten.
On the film side, Players, the new romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr.,...
The series, which stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ novel, launched on February 8. In its first week on the charts, it averaged 35.2M hours viewed and 5.3M views.
Last week, it rose to 9.9M views to top Netflix’s English TV Top 10.
It was followed by Season 6 of Love Is Blind, which debuted at number two with 6.3M views. The pair were followed by Griselda, which topped the list last week, The Tourist, Fool Me Once, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, American Nightmare, Warrior, Resident Alien and House, M.D.
The latter two entries highlight the power of Netflix’s licensing strategy, taking older shows and rocketing them to the top ten.
On the film side, Players, the new romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr.,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Colin Hanks and Mark O’Brien are set to star in “Nuremberg” from writer-director James Vanderbilt.
The pair round out an all-star cast that also includes Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Michael Shannon, Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Lydia Peckham, Wrenn Schmidt, Lotte Verbeek and Andreas Pietschmann.
O’Brien will play Colonel John Amen, one of the chief interrogators at the trial, while Hanks will play Dr. Gustav Gilbert, a military psychiatrist assigned to evaluate the Nazis. John Papsidera (“Oppenheimer”) is casting the film.
From Bluestone Entertainment and Walden Media, the film is now set to begin principal photography in Hungary on Feb. 23. Adapted from the book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” by Jack El-Hai, “Nuremberg” chronicles the eponymous trials held between 1945 and 1946 by the Allies against the defeated Nazi regime.
Bluestone Entertainment, Walden Media, and Széchenyi Funds acquired the rights to El-Hai’s book and Vanderbilt’s script and are financing the film.
The pair round out an all-star cast that also includes Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Michael Shannon, Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Lydia Peckham, Wrenn Schmidt, Lotte Verbeek and Andreas Pietschmann.
O’Brien will play Colonel John Amen, one of the chief interrogators at the trial, while Hanks will play Dr. Gustav Gilbert, a military psychiatrist assigned to evaluate the Nazis. John Papsidera (“Oppenheimer”) is casting the film.
From Bluestone Entertainment and Walden Media, the film is now set to begin principal photography in Hungary on Feb. 23. Adapted from the book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” by Jack El-Hai, “Nuremberg” chronicles the eponymous trials held between 1945 and 1946 by the Allies against the defeated Nazi regime.
Bluestone Entertainment, Walden Media, and Széchenyi Funds acquired the rights to El-Hai’s book and Vanderbilt’s script and are financing the film.
- 2/20/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Will Smith has been cast in the action thriller ‘Sugar Bandits,’ which is based on the Chuck Hogan book ‘Devils in Exile.’
The story centres on an Iraq War veteran who teams up with a crew of fellow vets to target the drug trade in Boston.
Hogan’s writing credits include ‘The Town’ and ‘The Strain’ (which he co-wrote with Guillermo del Toro) — wrote the screenplay.
Also in news – Leo Woodall & Quintessa Swindell set for conspiracy thriller ‘Prime Target’
Smith and Jon Mone will produce through Westbrook Studios with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing; Stuart Ford will produce for AGC Studios, which is fully financing the film; and Richard Abate will produce for 3 Arts Entertainment.
Smith’s upcoming movies include the untitled fourth ‘Bad Boys’ film, which is still in production, alongside the upcoming sequel to Zombie hit ‘I Am Legend,’ which is set to co-star Michael B. Jordan and see...
The story centres on an Iraq War veteran who teams up with a crew of fellow vets to target the drug trade in Boston.
Hogan’s writing credits include ‘The Town’ and ‘The Strain’ (which he co-wrote with Guillermo del Toro) — wrote the screenplay.
Also in news – Leo Woodall & Quintessa Swindell set for conspiracy thriller ‘Prime Target’
Smith and Jon Mone will produce through Westbrook Studios with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing; Stuart Ford will produce for AGC Studios, which is fully financing the film; and Richard Abate will produce for 3 Arts Entertainment.
Smith’s upcoming movies include the untitled fourth ‘Bad Boys’ film, which is still in production, alongside the upcoming sequel to Zombie hit ‘I Am Legend,’ which is set to co-star Michael B. Jordan and see...
- 2/15/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Prime Target is headed to Apple TV+. The streaming service has ordered the new conspiracy thriller starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. Eight episodes will be produced for the first season of the series.
The Prime Target series will follow a young mathematician (Woodall) on the verge of a major breakthrough that will hold the key to every computer in the world, but some will try to stop him before he succeeds. Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babbett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, and Joseph Mydell also star in the series.
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The Prime Target series will follow a young mathematician (Woodall) on the verge of a major breakthrough that will hold the key to every computer in the world, but some will try to stop him before he succeeds. Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babbett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, and Joseph Mydell also star in the series.
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- 2/15/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Note: This article contains major spoilers for "One Day."
In 2011, Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess starred in a romantic drama called "One Day," about two friends who meet up on July 15 every year for 20 years, slowly falling in love in the process. While this may sound like the rosier version of 1978's "Same Time, Next Year," it is actually an adaptation of the novel "One Day" by David Nicholls. It was a modest hit at the box office but underwhelmed critics, and with Hathaway appearing in both "The Dark Knight Rises" and her Academy Award-winning turn in "Les Misérables" the following year, "One Day" has mostly been forgotten by the general public. One of the most common complaints lobbied against the film was that the 20-year timeline was too big to be condensed for a movie, but limited series weren't as plentiful in 2011 as they are now.
Over a decade later,...
In 2011, Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess starred in a romantic drama called "One Day," about two friends who meet up on July 15 every year for 20 years, slowly falling in love in the process. While this may sound like the rosier version of 1978's "Same Time, Next Year," it is actually an adaptation of the novel "One Day" by David Nicholls. It was a modest hit at the box office but underwhelmed critics, and with Hathaway appearing in both "The Dark Knight Rises" and her Academy Award-winning turn in "Les Misérables" the following year, "One Day" has mostly been forgotten by the general public. One of the most common complaints lobbied against the film was that the 20-year timeline was too big to be condensed for a movie, but limited series weren't as plentiful in 2011 as they are now.
Over a decade later,...
- 2/15/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
‘One Day’ actor, Leo Woodall and ‘Black Adam’ star Quintessa Swindell have been set to lead Apple TV+’s conspiracy thriller ‘Prime Target’.
The eight-episode series features a brilliant young math post-graduate, Edward Brooks, played by Woodall, on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, a female Nsa agent, played by Swindell, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behaviour. Together they start to piece the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.
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The eight-episode series features a brilliant young math post-graduate, Edward Brooks, played by Woodall, on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, a female Nsa agent, played by Swindell, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behaviour. Together they start to piece the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.
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The cast also includes Academy Award nominee and BAFTA Award winner Stephen Rea (The Crying Game...
- 2/14/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
White Lotus and One Day breakout Leo Woodall is leading an Apple TV+ thriller opposite Black Adam star Quintessa Swindell about a young maths graduate who discovers the secret to prime numbers, with Ridley Scott producing.
Woodall will play Edward Brook in Prime Target and Scott’s indie Scott Free is producing with New Regency. The show is created by Sherlock scribe Steve Thompson.
Woodall, who is having a moment following performances in HBO’s White Lotus and new Netflix adaptation One Day, is a maths graduate on the verge of succeeded in finding a pattern in prime numbers, which would hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders (Swindell), a female Nsa agent, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior.
Woodall will play Edward Brook in Prime Target and Scott’s indie Scott Free is producing with New Regency. The show is created by Sherlock scribe Steve Thompson.
Woodall, who is having a moment following performances in HBO’s White Lotus and new Netflix adaptation One Day, is a maths graduate on the verge of succeeded in finding a pattern in prime numbers, which would hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders (Swindell), a female Nsa agent, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior.
- 2/14/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off his work in Netflix’s One Day, Leo Woodall is now set to lead Prime Target, a conspiracy thriller ordered at Apple TV+ on Wednesday.
Spanning eight episodes, Prime Target stars Woodall (who also made a splash in The White Lotus‘ sophomore season) as Edward Brooks, a brilliant young math post-graduate on the verge of a major breakthrough: If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he’ll hold the key to every computer in the world.
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Spanning eight episodes, Prime Target stars Woodall (who also made a splash in The White Lotus‘ sophomore season) as Edward Brooks, a brilliant young math post-graduate on the verge of a major breakthrough: If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he’ll hold the key to every computer in the world.
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- 2/14/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
“One Day” star Leo Woodall and “Black Adam’s” Quintessa Swindell are set to lead a new thriller series for Apple TV+ titled “Prime Target.”
Created by Steve Thompson (“Sherlock”) and produced by New Regency with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, the eight-episode drama follows a mathematical genius as he’s plunged into a troubling conspiracy just as he’s about to make a major computational breakthrough.
Woodall plays math post-graduate Edward Brooks, who’s on the verge of working out how to access every computer in the world via a unique mathematical pattern when he realizes an someone is trying to stop him. Swindell takes on the role of Nsa agent Taylah Sanders, whose job is to watch and report on mathematicians with world-changing ideas.
“Together they start to piece together the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of,” reads the logline.
Rounding out the cast are Stephen Rea...
Created by Steve Thompson (“Sherlock”) and produced by New Regency with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, the eight-episode drama follows a mathematical genius as he’s plunged into a troubling conspiracy just as he’s about to make a major computational breakthrough.
Woodall plays math post-graduate Edward Brooks, who’s on the verge of working out how to access every computer in the world via a unique mathematical pattern when he realizes an someone is trying to stop him. Swindell takes on the role of Nsa agent Taylah Sanders, whose job is to watch and report on mathematicians with world-changing ideas.
“Together they start to piece together the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of,” reads the logline.
Rounding out the cast are Stephen Rea...
- 2/14/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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