Andrew Scott’s remarkable career transformation continues to captivate audiences as the Irish actor joins the star-studded cast of WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY, marking another prestigious addition to his increasingly impressive filmography. The announcement places Scott alongside Daniel Craig’s returning detective Benoit Blanc, with Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny rounding out the ensemble for Rian Johnson’s highly anticipated third installment in the beloved mystery franchise.
This casting represents a reunion for Scott and Craig, who previously shared the screen in the James Bond thriller SPECTRE back in 2015, though Scott’s career trajectory has undergone a dramatic evolution since that collaboration. What began as a memorable supporting role in the Bond universe has blossomed into leading man status, with Scott emerging as one of the most compelling actors of his generation.
The transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Scott’s breakthrough as the “hot priest” in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s FLEABAG introduced audiences to his magnetic screen presence and emotional depth, but it was his recent starring role in Netflix’s RIPLEY that truly showcased his range as a leading man. The neo-noir psychological thriller, based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, allowed Scott to demonstrate his ability to carry a complex, morally ambiguous character across an entire series, earning critical acclaim for his nuanced portrayal of the titular manipulative protagonist.
Scott’s career momentum shows no signs of slowing. His performance alongside Paul Mescal in the critically acclaimed ALL OF US STRANGERS, directed by Andrew Haigh, further cemented his reputation as an actor capable of delivering deeply emotional, authentic performances. The film’s exploration of love, loss, and human connection provided Scott with another opportunity to showcase the vulnerability and intensity that have become hallmarks of his recent work.
Johnson’s decision to cast Scott in WAKE UP DEAD MAN speaks to the actor’s rising star power and the director’s confidence in his ability to hold his own alongside Craig’s established Benoit Blanc character. The KNIVES OUT franchise has become synonymous with stellar ensemble casting, and Scott’s inclusion suggests another memorable performance in what promises to be another intricate mystery.
The film’s title, like its predecessors KNIVES OUT (Radiohead) and GLASS ONION (The Beatles), draws from music, specifically U2’s somber acoustic track from their 1997 album Pop. Netflix has hinted that close listening might reveal clues about the plot, adding another layer of intrigue to a franchise known for its clever mysteries and cultural references.
As WAKE UP DEAD MAN prepares for its December 2025 Netflix premiere, Scott’s involvement represents more than just another casting announcement. It signals the continued rise of an actor who has successfully reinvented himself from supporting player to leading man, proving that talent, timing, and smart project choices can transform a career in unexpected and thrilling ways. With production set to begin in 2025, audiences can anticipate another showcase for Scott’s evolving artistry within Johnson’s expertly crafted mystery universe.
Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible.
Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface.
Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable!
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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle`s mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening.
Production starts later this year through Chazelle`s Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting.
For Murphy, it`s another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams?
That`s not just a movie—that`s a masterclass waiting to happen.
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🎬 LEGENDARY BELFAST ACTOR CIARÁN HINDS TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 🏆
From Belfast streets to Hollywood`s biggest stages, Ciarán Hinds has given us five decades of unforgettable performances.
The Irish Film & Television Academy is honoring this Oscar-nominated powerhouse with the Irish Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement at this year`s IFTA ceremony on February 20th.
Hinds has worked with everyone from Scorsese to Spielberg, shared the screen with icons like Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett, and earned nominations from the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs. Whether in BELFAST (which earned him that Oscar nod), EXCALIBUR, or countless other projects, he`s brought depth, dignity, and raw talent to every role.
With new projects like Netflix`s EAST OF EDEN on the horizon, this Belfast-born legend continues to prove why he`s one of Ireland`s greatest exports to cinema. A true master of the craft. 👏
Congratulations, Ciarán! ✨
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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨
The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he`s completely unrecognizable.
Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller.
Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.
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From BBC talent show contestant to Golden Globe winner 🏆✨
Jessie Buckley`s journey is pure cinema magic. Eighteen years after appearing on I`D DO ANYTHING as a teenager, she`s now an Oscar frontrunner for her stunning performance as Shakespeare`s wife in HAMNET.
The Irish actor just took home the Golden Globe for best actress in a drama, and with Academy Award nominations dropping January 22, she could become only the fifth Irish actor ever to win that coveted gold statuette.
Even more incredible? Northern Ireland author Maggie O`Farrell, who wrote the original novel, co-wrote the screenplay and could score her own Oscar. A potential double win for the island of Ireland 🇮🇪
Co-produced by Steven Spielberg (who says he "loved" the book) and co-starring Paul Mescal as Shakespeare himself, HAMNET brought together a Chinese director, Irish leads, a Polish crew, and British collaborators to tell the story of England`s most famous writer.
From reality TV to the precipice of Oscar glory—this is what the long game looks like 🎬
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After two decades, Cillian Murphy returns to the franchise that helped define his career.
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE reunites him with visionary director Danny Boyle for what could be their most ambitious collaboration yet—a film that dares to ask not how we survive the apocalypse, but what we become after it.
In theatres Jan 16, this isn`t about spectacle or escalation. It`s about maturity. Boyle has always excelled at capturing collapse—of systems, of morality, of identity—and now he`s exploring what comes after. What happens when two generations must coexist: those who remember the world before, and those who only know ruin.
Murphy`s return feels essential, not nostalgic. His presence grounds the film in its own history while pushing it forward into uncomfortable new territory. This is a story about staying, not running. About building something permanent in a world shaped by impermanence.
If Boyle and Murphy deliver on this thematic promise, THE BONE TEMPLE could stand as one of the franchise`s most thoughtful entries—proof that true horror isn`t infection, but what we become when we try to move on from it.
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Irish talent is absolutely dominating the BAFTA Film Awards longlist this year, and we`re here for every single moment of it 🎬✨
Jessie Buckley is longlisted for Leading Actress in HAMNET, with co-star Paul Mescal recognized in Supporting Actor for the same film.
The Irish connections run deep here—Coleraine-born author Maggie O`Farrell, who wrote the original novel, is longlisted for Adapted Screenplay alongside director Chloé Zhao.
Cillian Murphy earns a Leading Actor nod for STEVE, a film that includes his own @bigthingsfilms among the producers and is also up for Outstanding British Film. Andrew Scott shines in the Supporting Actor category for BLUE MOON, filmed in Ireland with Dublin-based @wildatlanticpictures.
Behind the camera, Dublin cinematographer Robbie Ryan is longlisted for BUGONIA (produced by Dublin`s @element_pictures), while Armagh-born Séamus McGarvey gets recognized for DIE MY LOVE.
Donegal`s Myrid Carten earns an Outstanding Debut nomination for documentary A WANT IN HER, while MY FATHER`S SHADOW (also from Element Pictures) features in the same category.
From acting to cinematography, from visual effects to screenwriting—Irish creatives are proving once again that our island produces world-class storytelling talent across every discipline.
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Paul Mescal is an Irish God in the new @britishgq interview.
In just a few years, he`s become more than an actor—he`s a mirror we all project onto, filling him with our ideas about masculinity, vulnerability, and what a leading man can be in 2025.
More Mescal at irishfilmtv.com.
A priest. A pool. A Spanish island. And one very dead body. 🏊♂️☠️
THESE SACRED VOWS hits RTÉ One on February 1st, and this wedding weekend mystery is about to become your next obsession.
Newly released trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.
Killarney`s own Jessie Buckley just took home the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for HAMNET, and her acceptance speech was pure gold 🏆✨
In HAMNET, Buckley delivers a devastating performance as Agnes, William Shakespeare`s wife, navigating the grief of losing their 11-year-old son. Critics are calling it unforgettable, and now she has the trophy to prove it 🎬💚
More Jessie at irishfilmtv.com.
HAMNET star Jessie Buckley shines in BEAST, now on #Netflix.
A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
🕺✨ DANCING WITH THE STARS IRELAND is back for S9 tonight!
Get ready for spray tans, sequins, and Sunday night sparkle because Ireland`s favourite winter escape is almost here. Who`s ready to vote their faves to victory? 💃
More at irishfilmtv.com.
** Now on Netflix **
RUN AWAY brings Harlan Coben back to form with James Nesbitt doing what he does best—playing a tormented father searching for his missing daughter against all advice.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
By order of the Peaky Blinders, Merry Christmas!
A teaser for the new film PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN just dropped, and it features Cillian Murphy’s gangster Tommy Shelby returning to his old ways despite leaving them all behind at the end of the TV series.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
Domhnall Gleeson heads to a remote Scottish isle for THE INCOMER!
He plays an awkward council worker tasked with relocating two siblings who survive by hunting seabirds, talking to mythical beings, and fiercely defending their homeland from outsiders.
More Domhnall at irishfilmtv.com.
