The second season of the popular crime drama series is on the way later this month on RTÉ One. The returning cast for season two includes Charlie Cox as Michael, as Amanda, Aidan Gillen as Frank, Sam Keeley as Viking, Emmett J. Scanlan as Jimmy, Maria Doyle Kennedy as Birdy, and Yasmin Seky as Nikita. Ciarán Hinds as rival gang leader Eamon Cunningham will naturally not be back, for reasons that will be clear to those who’ve watched the debut season.
It’s safe to say that actor James Martin is looking forward to his upcoming trip to Hollywood. The star of AN IRISH GOODBYE, the short film that has already won a Bafta and is now gunning for an Oscar, has an extra reason to celebrate. Sunday’s ceremony falls on his birthday. Martin, who has also starred in BBC One film UPs and DOWNs and ITV’s MARCELLA, plays Lorcan in Ross White and Tom Berkeley’s film about two estranged brothers thrown together again after their mother’s untimely death.
At this year’s Academy Awards, THE QUIET GIRL stands on the verge of making history, potentially becoming the first ever Irish language film to bag an Oscar. Based on Booker-prize nominated author Claire Keegan’s novella FOSTER, the Irish adaption explores how Cait is sent from her family in rural Ireland to stay with relations in Ring, County Waterford, an Irish-speaking area, in 1981.
Paul Mescal talks with Jimmy Kimmel about the pronunciation of his name, being popular with the ladies, befriending 13-year-old AFTERSUN co-star Frankie Corio, his Oscar nomination for Best Actor, taking his mom as his date, a lot of the nominees being Irish, starring in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE in London, meeting Nicole Kidman after the show while he was changing, and preparing an Oscars speech.
The most talked about movie of the year has an Irish connection. The cast and crew of COCAINE BEAR were in Ireland for the majority of the shoot. County Wicklow, a grassy and mountainous region of the Emerald Isle has become a favorite location for filmmakers all over the world for its proximity to Dublin and its scenic views. Apparently, County Wicklow and the Peach State of Georgia are more interchangeable than we thought.
Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald are heading to Ireland for the second season of the thriller series THE TOURIST. The first season, which aired on the BBC in January 2022, became the most-watched drama of the year in the U.K. and won three Golden Nymphs awards at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The new six-part thriller, commissioned by the BBC in association with Stan and ZDF, was created and written by Jack and Harry Williams and produced by award-winning Two Brothers Pictures (BAPTISTE, THE MISSING, FLEABAG) in association with All3Media International. Shooting is set to start this spring.
As Dublin-set series THE DRY starts on RTÉ One March 1st, stars Roísín Gallagher and Moe Dunford tell David Roy what viewers can expect from this comedy drama centred on a dysfunctional family, which also features Belfast acting royalty Ciarán Hinds. Produced by BritBox in partnership with RTE, the eight-part series is written by Bafta-nominated playwright and screenwriter Nancy Harris and directed by Paddy Breathnach (ROSIE, I WENT DOWN).
Liam Neeson has shared a controversial opinion he has about the Disney Plus STAR WARS series, and answered if he’d return for a Qui-Gon Jinn spin-off series. Neeson starred in the first Star Wars movie prequel, THE PHANTOM MENACE, as Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn where he acted as the mentor to both Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was killed by the Sith Darth Maul, but became a fan favourite character for his calm demeanour and wisdom.
Oscar nominee Brendan Gleeson and BAD SISTERS creator Sharon Horgan have teamed up for a new animated film that is set for future Oscar glory. Ireland is currently the talk of Hollywood, thanks to our record-breaking 14 Oscar nominations, including one for Gleeson himself in the Best Supporting actor category for his work in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN. Following its premiere earlier in the month at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival, A GREYHOUND OF A GIRL will be hoping to follow the path of BANSHEES and THE QUIET GIRL at the 2024 awards.
On this day in 1950, Irish filmmaker Neil Jordan was born in Sligo. Jordan has made a name for himself in the film industry, having written and directed some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies in recent years, including having written the screenplay for Liam Neeson’s most recent movie MARLOWE. Jordan has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for THE CRYING GAME.
BRIDGERTON and DERRY GIRLS star Nicola Coughlan has landed a major role in a new Channel 4 comedy.The Galway native is set to star as MAGGIE IN BIG MOOD (working title) alongside IT’S A SIN‘sLydia West, who will play her best friend Eddie. The six-part series is described as “vivacious and rebellious portrayal of female friendship when infiltrated by the complexities of a serious mental illness.” Announcing the news on her Instagram account, Nicola admitted that it’s been a “dream” of hers to work with show creator and longtime pal Camilla Whitehill.
Beloved Cork TV personality and author Graham Norton will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, it has been confirmed. The BBC announced the full presenting team on Wednesday, with Norton set to be joined on stage by singer Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. Comedian and former Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc will also be on hand to assist, with commentary provided by Scott Mills and Rylan.
