Colin Farrell has been quietly building one of the most compelling careers in contemporary cinema, and his upcoming collaboration with visionary director Kogonada in A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY promises to be another fascinating chapter in his artistic evolution. Set for release on September 19th, this romance fantasy finds Farrell reuniting with the director who helped showcase his dramatic range in AFTER YANG, this time opposite Margot Robbie in what could be Sony Pictures’ most emotionally ambitious film of the year.
Farrell’s recent trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. His powerhouse performance in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, cementing his place among cinema’s elite dramatic talents. The film’s eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, represented a career peak for an actor who has consistently chosen substance over spectacle. But Farrell hasn’t stopped there. His recent television work has been equally impressive, bringing depth and nuance to both the neo-noir series Sugar and the gritty Gotham underworld of THE PENGUIN, proving his range extends seamlessly across mediums.
A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, penned by THE MENU writer Seth Reiss, represents Kogonada’s highest-profile project yet, and it arrives at a fascinating moment for both its leads. For Robbie, it’s her first major role since the cultural phenomenon that was BARBIE, offering her a chance to showcase her dramatic chops in a more intimate setting. For Farrell, it continues his streak of choosing projects that challenge both him and audiences, working with directors who understand that the best fantasy films are ultimately about very human truths.
The film’s stellar supporting cast—including Kevin Kline, Lily Rabe, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Billy Magnussen—suggests a project with serious dramatic ambitions wrapped in fantastical packaging. The concept of revisiting and potentially altering our past mistakes speaks to universal human desires and regrets, the kind of emotional territory that Farrell has become masterful at navigating.
What makes Farrell’s current phase so compelling is his willingness to embrace vulnerability without sacrificing his natural charisma. Whether he’s delivering heartbreaking monologues in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, exploring grief and memory in AFTER YANG, or diving into genre work with his television projects, he brings a rare combination of intensity and restraint that few actors can match. His collaboration with Kogonada in A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY promises to be another opportunity for this remarkable actor to surprise us, one doorway at a time.
🎬 Domhnall Gleeson is back and he`s trading time travel for newspaper headlines!
The EX MACHINA and ABOUT TIME star leads THE PAPER, a new mockumentary series from THE OFFICE creators that drops ALL 10 episodes September 4th on Peacock!
Watch the new sneak peek at irishfilmtv.com.
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From Oscar nominee for THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN to scene-stealer in THE PENGUIN, Colin Farrel is now teaming up with visionary director Kogonada again for A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY alongside Margot Robbie.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🎭 Jessie Buckley is about to break our hearts all over again in HAMNET 💔
From her Oscar-nominated turn in THE LOST DAUGHTER to the psychological depths of MEN, this Irish powerhouse keeps choosing roles that demand everything.
HAMNET hits theaters November 27th - mark your calendars! 🗓️
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After 8 years away from acting, Daniel Day-Lewis returns in ANEMONE.
Set in 1980s Yorkshire, this Brad Pitt-produced film explores the complex bonds between fathers, sons, and brothers.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🎰 NEW TRAILER ALERT! Colin Farrell is on an absolute TEAR right now!
Fresh off his Golden Globe and SAG wins for THE PENGUIN, he`s diving into Edward Berger`s new film BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER - and the first trailer looks absolutely stunning.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🍺 From PEAKY BLINDERS to pints of pure drama!
Steven Knight is serving up Ireland`s most scandalous brewing dynasty in HOUSE OF GUINNESS, hitting Netflix Sept 25th ✨
Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn & Fionn O`Shea are about to show you what happens when you inherit black gold... and all the poison that comes with it 🖤
More at irishfilmtv.com.
🎬 CHRISTY from @sleeper.films hits different.
This Cork story isn`t your typical social realism - it`s got heart, humor, and the kind of authentic brotherhood that`ll stay with you long after the credits roll.
Out in Ireland/Northern Ireland Aug 29, watch the trailer at irishfilmtv.com.
🎰 Colin Farrell`s career glow-up continues!
From Oscar-nominations to the unrecognizable Penguin in THE BATMAN, and now as an obsessive gambler in Edward Berger`s BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER.
Mark your calendars: @tiff_net premiere Sept 9, limited release Oct 15, Netflix Oct 29. 🔥
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Cillian Muprhy`s latest project STEVE premieres at Toronto Film Festival before hitting Netflix October 3rd.
Murphy plays a reform school headteacher fighting to save his institution while battling his own demons—because this man never takes the easy route.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🎬 HE`S BACK. After 8 years in "retirement," Daniel Day-Lewis returns to the screen in ANEMONE - and it`s personal.
The three-time Oscar winner emerges from his artistic sabbatical for his most intimate project yet: a family drama he co-wrote with his son Ronan, who`s making his directorial debut.
World premiere at NYC Film Festival. October 3rd limited release. The legend continues. 🔥
More at irishfilmtv.com.
📺 NEW TRAILER ALERT 📺
Premiering Aug 28, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB follows four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun - based on @misterosman’s bestselling novel.
Visit irishfilmtv.com for more!
🎭 LEGEND RETURNS TO THE STAGE 🎭
From Mad-Eye Moody to Uncle Pastuzo, Brendan Gleeson has captivated us on screen for decades. Now he`s making his WEST END DEBUT in THE WEIR! Dublin first (Aug 8-Sep 6) then London`s Harold Pinter Theatre (Sep 12-Dec 6).
More at irishfilmtv.com.
🎭 From beloved DERRY GIRL to Chekhov star!
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is trading the screen for the stage in Kabosh`s bold new adaptation of THREE SISTERS at @gaiety_theatre.
Visit irishfilmtv.com for ticket links!
Liam Neeson just crushed it as Frank Drebin Jr. in THE NAKED GUN and now he`s diving headfirst into horror comedy with COLD STORAGE.
At 72, Neeson is still choosing the wildest projects and we`re absolutely here for it. COLD STORAGE hits theaters next year!
Watch the crazy trailer at irishfilmtv.com.
NEW trailer alert! 🎬 From STAR WARS galaxies to Ohio newsrooms!
Domhnall Gleeson is trading his General Hux uniform for editor-in-chief duties in THE PAPER - @peacock!`s brilliant new spin on THE OFFICE universe.
Premiering Sep 4, watch trailer at irishfilmtv.com.
