Caitriona Balfe’s journey from fashion runways to television icon began over a decade ago when she first stepped into the role that would define her career. In 2014, the Irish actress made her debut as Claire Fraser in the opening series of Starz’s period drama OUTLANDER, captivating audiences with her portrayal of a time-travelling nurse navigating eighteenth-century Scotland. Twelve years later, fans around the world eagerly anticipate her return alongside Sam Heughan, who plays her Highland warrior husband Jamie Fraser, for the show’s final chapter set to premiere on Friday, March 6th. But even as OUTLANDER prepares to close its epic story, Balfe is already charting new territory with a role that promises to showcase a completely different dimension of her talent.
The actress has joined the star-studded cast of THE HOUSEKEEPER, a film adaptation of an upcoming short story by bestselling novelist Rose Tremain. Set against Cornwall’s wild and brooding landscape, the story follows Danni, the housekeeper at Manderville Hall, a grand historic house owned by the wealthy widower Lord Grenville-Whithers, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. When young writer Daphne du Maurier, played by Mackenzi Laird, arrives at the estate, Danni finds herself drawn into a clandestine and intoxicating affair. For one woman, it becomes an all-consuming love; for the other, an awakening of long-suppressed desires. Their fragile secret threatens to unravel under the scrutinizing watch of Adelaide, Lord Grenville-Whithers’ calculating niece, brought to life by Helena Bonham Carter.
The project marks an intriguing departure for Balfe, trading the sweeping Scottish Highlands for the dramatic coastline of Cornwall, and exchanging period bodices for what appears to be a more intimate, psychologically complex character study. With such formidable talent assembled and source material from a celebrated author, THE HOUSEKEEPER is shaping up to be essential viewing for anyone who has followed Balfe’s remarkable transformation from her breakthrough role to one of television’s most compelling performers.
@hozier and HAMNET actress Jessie Buckley have teamed up for FAIRY TALE OF NEW YORK.
As part of Shane MacGowan’s tribute album, 20th CENTURY PADDY, they join @u2, @springsteen and @kingfishrofficial on 36 tracks that span the length of MacGowan’s musical career.
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Brendan Gleeson is back, and he’s carrying a whole town on his shoulders🔥
In THE GOOD DAUGHTER, Gleeson plays Rusty Quinn, a rumpled, fearless defense attorney in rural Pikeville, Georgia, the man who defends the town’s outcasts and drives corrupt authorities mad.
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Jamie Dornan opens up to @latenightseth about the intense prep for the upcoming thriller 12 12 12.
He also looks back on hosting Saturday Night Live and shares his excitement about stepping into the Lord of the Rings universe. 💍⚔️
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Before the stage, before the screen, before FLEABAG, there was porridge.🥣
Andrew Scott joins @jimmykimmell and takes us back to his very first acting gig as a kid: an Irish porridge commercial. Yes, really.
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DERRY GIRLS darling @nicolacoughlan returns to our TVs in I AM HELEN.
This critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning anthology series pairs Coughlan with PEAKY BLINDERS star Joe Cole!
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BROOKLYN fans, this one is for you 🎬
Caitríona Balfe is back in a Colm Tóibín adaptation, and A LONG WINTER lands in cinemas this January 2027. Based on Tóibín’s 2006 short story, the film casts Caitríona as Louise, a mother at the heart of a stark, emotional drama.
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Mayo`s own @philippa.dunne is pure joy!
On this week`s @latelaterte, Philippa shares childhood memories of growing up in Mayo that shaped her, and what it’s really like to bring unforgettable characters to life on screen.
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Everyone`s favourite Andrew returns to the @britishfilminstitute London Film Festival with his new film ELSINORE.
Few actors of the stage and screen have attracted as much acclaim in recent years as Andrew Scott, both for the emotional depth of his performances and for the subtlety and nuance he brings to them.
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Like father, like son!
Aran Murphy is following in his father Cillian`s footsteps with a major role in the new @sharonhorgan show YOUTH.
The 19-year-old is relatively new to the acting world but has had a very busy few months as of late, stepping out on red carpets and giving plenty of interviews for his first roles.
Let`s hear it for Ireland`s next wave of amazing acting talent!
