Kerry Condon’s star continues to rise at a moment when Irish actors are claiming their place at the forefront of international cinema. Her work in F1 THE MOVIE demonstrates that she can navigate big-budget Hollywood spectacle while maintaining the authenticity and emotional intelligence that made her an Oscar contender. As she accelerates into this new phase of her career, Condon proves that sometimes the most compelling journeys begin in the most unexpected places, from the quiet streets of Thurles to the thunderous roar of the world’s most prestigious racing circuits.
In F1 THE MOVIE, hitting theaters this Friday, Condon (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN) fully embodies Kate McKenna, the technical director of the struggling APXGP racing team. It’s a role that required her to dive deep into the technical complexities of Formula 1 racing, leading her to collaborate with Northern Irish F1 analyst Bernie Collins to authentically portray the high-pressure world of motorsport engineering. The preparation paid off as Condon delivers a performance that anchors the film’s emotional core while navigating the testosterone-fueled environment of professional racing.
What makes Condon’s performance particularly striking is her decision to maintain her natural Irish accent throughout the film. Initially, this choice might seem jarring in the international world of Formula 1, but it quickly becomes one of the film’s most refreshing elements. Her Thurles roots shine through as she commands respect in boardrooms and pit lanes alike, proving that technical expertise and leadership transcend regional origins. The accent that some feared would be a distraction instead becomes a badge of authenticity in a genre often criticized for its homogenized characters.
F1 THE MOVIE may traffic in familiar Hollywood formulas, complete with Hans Zimmer’s soaring score and classic rock anthems, but Condon’s performance cuts through the clichés with genuine emotion and technical precision. As Kate McKenna, she becomes the strategic mind behind the team’s innovation, developing car modifications that give them crucial advantages in turns while manipulating F1’s complex safety regulations to create tactical opportunities.
F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27.
🎬 From STAR WARS villain to American workplace comedy king? Domhnall Gleeson is about to make us laugh in THE PAPER!
Premiering September 4 on Peacock with FOUR episodes dropping at once (because they know we`ll binge). New episodes every Thursday through September 25.
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Liam Neeson is BACK in action mode and he`s taking on more than just the ice. ❄️
In ICE ROAD: VENGEANCE, the stakes are personal, and the action is relentless. Get ready for an epic ride!
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🐎💔 The truth behind Katie Simpson`s death will shock you!
DEATH OF A SHOWJUMPER exposes the dark secrets hiding beneath Northern Ireland`s glamorous equestrian world. What started as a tragic accident investigation became a murder trial that no one saw coming.
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LIVE AID AT 40: WHEN ROCK N ROLL TOOK ON THE WORLD is now streaming on the @bbciplayer.
One billion people watched, $127 million raised and two Dublin lads who understood hunger turned celebrity into salvation.
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🔥 Andrew Scott`s unstoppable streak continues!
Fresh off his haunting performance in ALL OF US STRANGERS, our favorite Irish talent is joining Netflix`s star-studded TOO MUCH alongside Kit Harington, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Saunders.
From hot priest to heartbreaking leading man, Scott proves once again why he`s one of the most magnetic actors of his generation. TOO MUCH drops July 10th - and we`re absolutely here for it! 💫
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🎬✨ LEGEND ALERT! Fiona Shaw is receiving the 2025 Maureen O`Hara Award at @kerryintfilmfest!
From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she`s still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑
"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯
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🎬🔥 When Irish rap meets global politics - @kneecap32 isn`t backing down!
From Coachella controversy to terror charges, this Irish-language trio has had one hell of a year...and a lot to say about it.
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From playing every character in VANYA to breaking hearts in ALL OF US STRANGERS – Andrew Scott is proving there`s no role too challenging for Ireland`s most versatile talent 🎭
In a new @cultured_mag interview, Scott chats with his KNIVES OUT co-star Josh O`Connor!
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Fresh off his OPPENHEIMER triumph, Murphy`s back with STEVE, a powerful drama about a headteacher fighting to save his reform school while battling his own demons.
We can`t wait to see Murphy disappear into another unforgettable role 🔥
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September theaters ➡️ October Netflix
Cork`s own Éanna Hardwicke is about to step into the boots of @officialkeane16 for SAIPAN - and the first trailer has us HOOKED!
From LAKELANDS to THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, this BAFTA-nominated powerhouse has been building toward this moment.
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Making Ireland proud on Hollywood`s biggest stage 🇮🇪✨
Kerry Condon is breaking barriers as the Irish female lead in F1 - and doing it with her mam`s Claddagh ring and that unmistakable Thurles accent intact 💍
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🎭 From LOVE/HATE to the West End!
IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson`s haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips.
Dublin`s 3Olympia Theatre (Aug 8-Sep 6) ➡️ London`s Harold Pinter Theatre (Sep 12-Dec 6)
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🎭 The incredibly talented Paul Mescal is starring in the upcoming historical romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, hitting theatres Sep 12th!
This film made BIG waves at Cannes, and early reviews are calling it some of Mescal`s best work yet.
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🏎️ From Thurles to the Formula 1 fast lane!
Kerry Condon is earning rave reviews for her gutsy performance in F1 THE MOVIE, proving Irish talent (and accents) belong in the Summer`s biggest blockbusters!
F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27 🎬
Liam Neeson, bringing his particular set of skills to comedy! 🤣
Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st.
He`s nervous, Pamela Anderson`s "madly in love" with him, and we`re just here for the laughs!
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