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.
In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.
A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!
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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨
Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.
This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.
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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *
This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.
The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?
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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.
Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.
More info at irishfilmtv.com.
The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.
Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.
In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
Happy St. Patrick`s day everyone!☘️
Forget the green beer for a minute and grab your coziest blanket and dive into some of the best Irish movies to watch on St. Patrick`s Day 🎬✨
From epic adventures to heartfelt dramas, there`s something for everyone. Which one`s making your watchlist? 🍿
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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀
For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.
More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.
✨ From years of hopeful texts to the role of a lifetime ✨
Now he`s playing Cillian Murphy`s son in PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN and audiences are absolutely losing it over his performance.
Barry Keoghan opens up about what it took to land this dream role, reuniting with Cillian (they bonded on DUNKIRK).
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She`s not just a talent—she`s rewriting the rules!
Irish cinema darling Saoirse Ronan just announced something that has the industry buzzing: THREE INCESTUOUS SISTERS, a gothic fever dream directed by Alice Rohrwacher and co-written by Ottessa Moshfegh.
Starring alongside Jessie Buckley for the first time, this Audrey Niffenegger adaptation promises psychological sabotage, dark fairy tales, and everything we didn`t know we needed.
More Saoirse at irishfilmtv.com.
