At 72, Pierce Brosnan moves between his homes in Hawaii and Malibu with the easy grace of a man who has found his rhythm in life’s later acts. His latest venture brings him to London for THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB, where he trades the tuxedos and martinis of his Bond years for the cardigans and tea cups of Richard Osman’s beloved cosy crime adaptation. Alongside Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, Brosnan embodies a retirement-home sleuth whose weekly hobby of solving cold cases takes a decidedly deadly turn when fresh corpses begin appearing.
This career pivot speaks to something remarkable about Brosnan’s enduring appeal. While many actors struggle to escape the shadow of iconic roles, he has embraced reinvention with characteristic charm. His Bond tenure, spanning from the triumphant GOLDENEYE in 1995 to the widely panned DIE ANOTHER DAY in 2002, carried unique weight in the franchise’s evolution. Brosnan’s 007 became the first to grapple seriously with the character’s chauvinistic legacy, balancing classic heroism with moments of necessary humility as the world around Bond—and cinema itself—began demanding accountability from its heroes.
The seeds of his Bond connection were planted long before he donned the role, during a childhood cinema trip to see GOLDFINGER at London’s ABC Putney in September 1964. That month marked his reunion with his mother after years living with relatives in Ireland while she completed nursing training in London. In one of those curious coincidences that seem to thread through destiny, Ian Fleming died that same August, just as eleven-year-old Brosnan arrived in the city that would shape his future.
When Roger Moore finally stepped down in the late 1980s, the role seemed Brosnan’s for the taking. Instead, contractual obligations to his American television success REMINGTON STEELE—where his portrayal of a charming conman-turned-detective had already showcased the suave sophistication that would define his Bond—kept him bound. Timothy Dalton stepped into the breach, though fate would eventually circle back to give Brosnan his moment.
Now, as he strolls through the north London streets where he once cut his teeth as a young actor, Brosnan embodies something increasingly rare in contemporary celebrity: genuine contentment with the passage of time. THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB represents not a desperate grasp for relevance but a confident actor’s choice to explore new territories. In trading international espionage for genteel English murder mysteries, he demonstrates that true star power lies not in clinging to past glories but in the wisdom to know when to reinvent yourself—and the skill to make that reinvention look effortless.
Brendan Gleeson is bringing all the feels in H IS FOR HAWK 🎬🦅
Playing the beloved father in this beautiful 2025 drama based on Helen Macdonald`s bestselling memoir, Gleeson delivers a performance that`s both tender and powerful.
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Netflix`s BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER has an amazing new trailer!
Colin Farrell plays an Irish fugitive hiding in Macau`s neon underworld as "Lord Doyle," gambling desperately to outrun his past.
The film opens in theaters Oct. 15 and starts streaming Oct. 29 on Netflix.
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Saoirse Ronan is heading back to the `60s! 🎸
The four-time Oscar nominee is reportedly set to play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes` wildly ambitious THE BEATLES project—four separate films, each following a different Beatle.
She`ll star opposite Paul Mescal (her FOE co-star) as Paul McCartney, with Barry Keoghan as Ringo, Joseph Quinn as George, and Harris Dickinson as John.
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Cillian Murphy just confirmed THE IMMORTAL MAN drops in 2026 and Tommy Shelby is coming back with a vengeance. 🔥
Fresh off STEVE hitting Netflix, Murphy spilled the tea on The Graham Norton Show that the Peaky Blinders film has wrapped.
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Graham Norton isn`t going anywhere!
The BBC has locked in three more series of THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW - with 2.9 million viewers tuning in and clips going viral weekly, Norton continues to prove why he`s the gold standard for celebrity interviews.
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Cillian Murphy isn`t chasing blockbusters—he`s back in the classroom.
The Irish actor`s latest role in Netflix`s STEVE sees him playing a struggling teacher at a last-chance reform school, proving once again that he`s more interested in transformation than validation.
Watch Cillian`s TODAY interview via link in bio.
🖤⚡️ JESSIE BUCKLEY IS COMING BACK TO LIFE! ⚡️🖤
Ireland`s Irish powerhouse transforms into a Gaga-esque flapper brought back to life as the companion of Christian Bale`s creature in Maggie Gyllenhaal`s electrifying new take on THE BRIDE!
New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.
🌟 From THE WITCHER to DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS to EVERYTHING NOW.
Dublin`s @niamhhmccormack_ has been quietly building one of the most impressive portfolios in Irish acting.
Don`t miss her in HOUSE OF GUINNESS, now streaming on @netflix.
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🌊 When Oscar-nominated Stephen Rea (THE CRYING GAME, MICHAEL COLLINS, V FOR VENDETTA) lends his legendary voice to a haunting tale of shipwreck and survival, you know something magical is about to happen.
📍 @irishculturalcentre, Hammersmith
🗓️ November 8-9 ONLY
🎭 Don`t miss this exclusive London run!
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🎬 Cillian Murphy is absolutely unstoppable right now!
Three incredible performances in a row: Oscar winner OPPENHEIMER ✨ SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE 💫 and now STEVE - a powerhouse drama about a school headteacher fighting his own demons while saving troubled kids.
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THE WEIR is haunting London`s Harold Pinter Theatre until 6 Dec, and it`s pure magic. Brendan Gleeson makes his West End debut alongside an incredible cast in Conor McPherson`s modern masterpiece - with the playwright himself directing for the first time!
"It`s already a classic in the canon of world theatre," says Seán McGinley, and honestly? We believe him. Sometimes the most powerful stories happen over a pint, in the space between words, where kindness becomes community.
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🏆 IRISH TALENT TAKES TORONTO!
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal just won BIG at TIFF with HAMNET - snagging the People`s Choice Award that`s basically an Oscar crystal ball ✨
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From strolling London`s Highbury Fields to stepping into Paul McCartney`s shoes 🎸✨
Paul Mescal is living proof that staying grounded while reaching for the stars isn`t just possible—it`s the secret sauce. Fresh off HAMNET and deep in rehearsals for Sam Mendes` Beatles biopics, this Irish charmer is redefining what it means to be a modern movie star.
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🔥 When Margot Robbie had a "suspicion" her chemistry with Colin Farrell would work in A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY... she was absolutely right! ✨
These two icons dive into Kogonada`s A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY where strangers Sarah and David rent mysterious cars that transport them through doorways to their childhood memories. Talk about a wild ride! 🚗💫
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Paul Mescal and Josh O`Connor playing LIE vs LIE is the chaotic energy we didn`t know we needed 😂
These THE HISTORY OF SOUND co-stars swap outrageous stories, questionable audition tales, and awkward fan encounters—and honestly, we can`t tell what`s real anymore 🤷♀️
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