For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema. The Irish actor has moved seamlessly between fantasy blockbusters and intimate character studies, between comedy and horror, between the familiar warmth of time-traveling romance and the cold brutality of frontier survival. In a recent episode of “For the Record,” Gleeson opened up about the experiences that have defined his journey, from the magic of the HARRY POTTER set to the punishing shoot of THE REVENANT, offering rare glimpses into what it takes to inhabit such wildly different worlds.
Then came STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, and with it, General Hux, a character that would become one of the sequel trilogy’s most memorable antagonists. Gleeson brought a seething intensity to the First Order’s fanatical young general, a true believer in authoritarianism whose barely controlled rage made him both ridiculous and genuinely threatening. His delivery of Hux’s Nuremberg-style rally speech remains one of the trilogy’s most chilling moments, a reminder that evil often announces itself with theatrical conviction. The role required him to embrace villainy without camp, to find the human pettiness and ambition beneath the Nazi-inspired uniform, and he did so with magnetic commitment across multiple films.
Perhaps his most physically demanding role came with THE REVENANT, where he joined Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and director Alejandro González Iñárritu in one of the most grueling productions in recent film history. Shot in brutal natural conditions using only natural light, the film tested everyone involved, and Gleeson has been candid about the challenges of working in freezing temperatures, the endless takes, and the uncompromising vision that drove Iñárritu’s approach. Playing Captain Andrew Henry, the pragmatic leader trying to guide his men through a hostile wilderness while navigating the moral complexities of frontier justice, Gleeson held his own alongside some of cinema’s most intense performers. The film’s commitment to authenticity meant real cold, real exhaustion, real discomfort, all in service of creating something visceral and unforgettable.
In recent years, Gleeson has continued to demonstrate his versatility across both television and film. His turn as Sam Fortner, a serial killer, in the FX psychological thriller series THE PATIENT opposite Steve Carell earned him Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations, showcasing his ability to inhabit deeply disturbing characters with nuance and complexity. He followed that with a portrayal of John Dean in the satirical political miniseries WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, bringing his talents to the realm of historical drama and political satire.
SUGAR is back on Jun 19!
Season 2 of Apple TV+`s neo-noir gem returns — and Colin Farrell`s John Sugar is returning to the shadowy streets of Los Angeles with his most dangerous case yet.
A missing boxer`s older brother. A conspiracy that runs through the entire city. And still — somewhere beneath all of it — the question that haunts him most: what happened to his sister?
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Jack Reynor playing a music industry fixer in POWER BALLAD hits different when you remember he was the failed musician`s older brother in SING STREET
A decade later, same director, different side of the industry — and somehow that`s the whole point!
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How does #AndrewScott feel about being #ConanOBrien’s friend?
Andrew sits down with Conan to discuss his latest film PRESSURE, the over-academization of Shakespeare, playing every part in the one-man adaptation VANYA, and honing the craft of portraying characters who are good without being nice.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD is back at the @nationaltheatre — and this cast is everything!
Nicola Coughlan. Éanna Hardwicke. Siobhán McSweeney are directed by Caitríona McLaughlin with every secret wound held tight beneath the surface! Filmed live on stage. Overflowing with secrets. Absolutely essential viewing.
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In a new @esquire interview, Jamie Dornan talks the art of embracing fear.
The actor—heartthrob, model, and self-described "semi-cool dad"—is having a massive year.
Two incredible projects on the horizon: 12 12 12 with Anthony Mackie (a globe-trotting heist thriller for Apple & Skydance), and THE UNDERTOW on Netflix, where he plays identical twins.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
HOPE flips the script.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander play complex extraterrestrials from planet Gh`ertu—not faceless invaders, but fully realized beings with their own world and reasons.
Expect genre chaos: comedy bleeding into dread, absurdist moments crashing into raw drama. HOPE director Na Hong-jin refuses to play it safe.
New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.
Andrew Scott loves Indie Film!
The celebrated actor known for his transformative performances in FLEABAG, SHERLOCK, ALL OF US STRANGERS, and RIPLEY, is now stepping behind the camera to shape the future of filmmaking.
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Happy 50th Birthday to Cork`s own Cillian Murphy!
“Ambition was never really the driving force, curiosity was more the thing.”
Long may you remain curious Cillian!
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Monaghan`s own @ardalohanlon is a busy man these days!
Ardal’s new novel A PLOT TO DIE FOR is almost here and Ardal is taking it on the road. Join him live at bookshops and festivals across the UK this May and September.
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