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MOBLAND Season 2 premiere

MOBLAND Season 2 premiere

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MOBLAND Season 2 premiere

MOBLAND is officially back, and Paramount+ pulled out all the stops to prove it. The streamer threw a red carpet premiere ahead of the gangster drama’s Season 2 debut on September 18, with stars Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan turning out at the Odeon Luxe in London’s Leicester Square.

The glitzy send-off caps a rocky road to renewal — at one point it looked like Hardy had walked away from the project entirely amid tension with writer and showrunner Butterworth, casting real doubt over whether the show would continue. But those differences have since been smoothed over, and the good news kept coming: Paramount confirmed just last week that MOBLAND has already been renewed for a third season.

As for what’s ahead, Season 2 throws the Harrigan family into chaos from within, pitting them against each other as rival gangs circle their north London crime empire. Holding it all together falls to Harry, played by Hardy, who’s left walking a tightrope to keep his fracturing family from imploding just as outside threats close in.

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A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS wins Creative Arts Emmy

A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Emmy win

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A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Emmy win

The 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards wrapped up its second ceremony this weekend at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, capping a two-night format that now serves as the lead-in to the televised Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, airing live on NBC and Peacock. Among the night’s standout wins was A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, which took home Outstanding Stunt Performance for its episode “In the Name of the Mother.”

The series, streaming on HBO Max, is produced by HBO in association with George R. R. Martin (GRRM) and Friendly Wolf Pictures, and was filmed across Northern Ireland with support from Northern Ireland Screen — a proud showcase for the region’s growing production industry. The win recognises the show’s stunt team: Zach Roberts, Gyula Tóth, Chris Cox and Jake Cox, whose work helped bring the episode’s action to life. A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS isn’t done yet either — it’s also up for Outstanding Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, giving Northern Ireland’s film community another date to watch. 

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Aisling Bea on WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

Aisling Bea on WHO DO YOU THINK ARE?

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Aisling Bea on WHO DO YOU THINK ARE?

Aisling Bea is well into her pregnancy while filming WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?, which makes it all the more fitting that the Kildare-born, London-based comedian and actor finds herself turning toward home and family, embarking on a kind of metaphorical journey back in time. Her episode follows the familiar formula of a genealogy series that has built its reputation on reducing celebrities to tears as they uncover Tiny Tim-esque ancestors and the indignities heaped on them, whether in the workhouse or aboard an East India Company steam packet bound for Chennai. But Bea resists the easy win of blubbing it up for the cameras, even as her trek from her aunt’s home in Laois onward to Limerick and Kerry, tracing her ancestors’ footsteps, remains unmistakably emotive throughout.

Bea first made her name through stand-up comedy, and she has been candid about how her personality was shaped growing up amid what she describes as a “big gang of very vocal alpha females,” a household dynamic that took hold following the death of her father when she was still a child. On this journey around Ireland, though, she resists the urge to lean too heavily into the jokes. She does, however, find genuine humor in the image of a British camera crew trailing her across the Irish Sea so she can dig into her family’s ties to the Easter Rising and to the revival of the Irish language in Kerry.

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Keoghan for TOP BOY spin-off

Keoghan set for TOP BOY spin-off

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Keoghan set for TOP BOY spin-off

Netflix has confirmed two eagerly anticipated additions to the TOP BOY universe, with JONNY BOY and JAQ officially greenlit as spin-off series expanding Ronan Bennett’s East London crime saga. The announcement marks a significant new chapter for a story that has captivated audiences with its unflinching portrayal of London’s underworld, and this time the spotlight falls squarely on two of the saga’s most compelling characters.

JONNY BOY, a five-episode prequel penned by Bennett himself, sees Ali Abbasi step into the director’s chair to trace the origin story of Irish gangster Jonny McGee. Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan takes on the role, bringing his considerable talents to a character whose backstory has long intrigued fans of the original series. Keoghan also steps behind the camera as executive producer through his Wolfcub Productions banner, working alongside Des Byrne and joining forces with the show’s established creative team of Ronan Bennett, Charles Steel, Alasdair Flind, Aubrey “Drake” Graham, Adel “Future” Nur, Maverick Carter, and Jamal Henderson.

The second spin-off, JAQ, shifts focus to Jacqueline, the fierce and unforgettable character brought to life by BAFTA TV Award winner Jasmine Jobson. Created and written by Ryan Calais Cameron, this six-episode series follows Jacqueline’s journey beyond the Summerhouse estate, promising to explore new dimensions of a character who became a fan favourite throughout the original run of TOP BOY. Jobson and Cameron take on executive producer duties, working in tandem with the core production team that has guided the franchise from the start.

Both series are set to begin filming in 2027, though Netflix has yet to confirm official release dates. With two such distinct stories emerging from the same rich world, and with Irish talent front and centre in Barry Keoghan’s leading role, the expansion of the TOP BOY universe looks set to deliver something fresh for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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Coughlan in Roald Dahl series

Coughlan set for Roald Dahl series

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Coughlan set for Roald Dahl series

Nicola Coughlan is heading back to television in a big way, joining a starry cast that includes Naomi Scott, Dominic West and Imelda Staunton for Netflix’s new drama series adapting the short stories Roald Dahl wrote for adults.

It’s a notable pivot for the BRIDGERTON and DERRY GIRLS star, who’s built her name on beloved ensemble comedies and is now stepping into the murkier, more adult register of Dahl’s lesser-known fiction. The project marks Netflix’s latest move deeper into the author’s world since it acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company back in 2021, following its screen ventures built around MATILDA and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. This time, though, there’s no whimsical children’s fantasy in sight.

The six-part series draws from stories Dahl wrote strictly for grown-up readers, and the tone reflects that shift. According to a synopsis shared with The Hollywood Reporter, the show follows a young couple stranded in a faded seaside town who find themselves tangled up with conmen, adulterers, murderous mothers and snake charmers as they try to outrun a fate that seems already sealed. Filming is already underway in Manchester and the North West of England, having kicked off this month.

Coughlan’s involvement lands amid a wave of high-profile television announcements coming out of the Edinburgh TV Festival, a lineup that also includes Barry Keoghan’s TOP BOY prequel and Kate Winslet’s THE UNHEARD, written by ADOLESCENCE‘s Jack Thorne. But it’s Coughlan’s turn toward Dahl’s darker, adult-oriented storytelling that stands out as one of the more intriguing swerves of the bunch, a sign she’s keen to stretch well beyond the roles that made her a household name.

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MOBLAND S2 trailer

MOBLAND S2 trailer

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MOBLAND S2 trailer

Paramount+ has released a new trailer for the second season of MOBLAND, starring Pierce Brosnan, Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren. The action-packed preview follows Hardy’s Harry Da Souza as he works to save the Harrigan family, played by Brosnan and Mirren, along with their criminal empire, warning them that the family is in a death spiral. The trailer cuts between thrown punches, Mirren taking aim with a gun, and a later moment where she reacts to that grim assessment with a sip of wine. Da Souza warns that the family is surrounded by sharks ripe for the picking, adding that the reckoning has already begun.

The second season of MOBLAND also stars Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Jasmine Jobson, Johnny Flynn, Ophelia Lovibond, Janet McTeer, Teddie Allen, Emmett J. Scanlan and Toby Jones. According to the official synopsis, the Harrigans struggle to present a unified front as rising rivals threaten their fractured empire, forcing Da Souza, the family’s street-smart and formidable fixer, to walk a dangerous tightrope as tensions boil over. As violence spills into every corner of their lives, loyalties snap, safety proves temporary, and the battle for power leaves no room for mercy.

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THE PAPER S2 trailer

THE PAPER S2 trailer

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THE PAPER S2 trailer

Peacock has released the official trailer for Season 2 of THE PAPER, confirming the workplace mockumentary’s return on September 9. The new season picks up with a notable development for fans invested in the show’s central will-they-won’t-they dynamic: Ned, played by Domhnall Gleeson, reveals in the trailer that he and Mare (Chelsea Frei) are officially dating, resolving one of Season 1’s most closely watched storylines.

Ned has also stepped into a new role at the fictional Toledo Truth Teller, taking over as editor. Season 2 sees the newsroom staff tackling two major investigations, a mysterious fire death and the aftermath of a tornado, all while chasing bigger journalism accolades for the paper.

The returning ensemble includes Sabrina Impacciatore, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tim Key, Ramona Young, Eric Rahill, Duane Shepard Sr. and Oscar Nuñez. The trailer also introduces a run of guest stars joining the newsroom chaos, with Jon Lovitz and Lisa Gilroy featured prominently, alongside appearances from Andy Richter, Matt Braunger, Toks Olagundoye and Phil Hendrie.

With Ned and Mare’s relationship now out in the open and a fresh set of stories to chase, THE PAPER‘s second season looks set to expand both the personal and professional stakes for the Truth Teller team when it premieres this September.

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Balfe set for ASCENSION

Balfe set for ASCENSION

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Balfe set for ASCENSION

Caitríona Balfe is set to return to television in ASCENSION, a new psychological horror thriller for Apple TV, reuniting her with the streamer for the first time since OUTLANDER concluded. The one-hour series comes from Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, produced under his overall deal with Apple, and marks a striking tonal departure for Balfe as she steps into darker, more unsettling territory.

Adapted from Adam Nevill’s novel LAST DAYS, ASCENSION follows Rose, a formidable documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother who has built a career exposing other people’s hidden truths while remaining unable to confront her own. Rose’s latest subject is the Church of Ascension, an enigmatic cult from the twentieth century whose teachings initially offer her an unexpected sense of solace and belonging. That comfort proves short-lived, however, as her investigation peels back layers of something far more sinister lurking beneath the group’s surface.

The project reunites Balfe with Apple Studios and brings her into the fold with Anonymous Content, with the actress taking on executive producing duties alongside her starring role. It’s a significant next chapter for Balfe, whose seven-year run as Claire Fraser on OUTLANDER established her as one of television’s most compelling leading women, and ASCENSION positions her to bring that same intensity to a story steeped in psychological dread and unresolved grief.

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