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Aidan Gillen in AMONGST THE WOLVES

Aidan Gillen in AMONGST THE WOLVES

Aidan Gillen in AMONGST THE WOLVES

Golden Globe nominee Aidan Gillen continues his commanding presence in Irish crime cinema with AMONGST THE WOLVES, a gritty new thriller that marks another compelling chapter in his recent career trajectory. Following his acclaimed work in KIN and his iconic turn in LOVE/HATE, Gillen once again inhabits the dark underbelly of Irish organized crime, this time as Power, a menacing local criminal whose violent world collides with that of a desperate homeless veteran.

Director Mark O’Connor, known for CARDBOARD GANGSTERS, has crafted an unflinching exploration of Dublin’s criminal underworld, where Gillen’s Power serves as the primary antagonist threatening both Danny, a PTSD-haunted former soldier played by co-writer Luke McQuillan, and troubled teenager Will, portrayed by newcomer Daniel Fee. The film, which has been earning strong reviews on the festival circuit, finally arrives in Irish cinemas this May after an independent production journey that O’Connor describes as only possible thanks to an incredible cast and crew.

AMONGST THE WOLVES weaves together themes of redemption, trauma, and survival as Danny navigates homelessness while haunted by military flashbacks, ultimately forming an unlikely bond with Will as they both face threats from Power’s violent organization. The film attempts to balance intimate character study with high-stakes thriller elements, exploring how untreated PTSD affects every aspect of life while examining societal attitudes toward homelessness and the court systems that often fail those most in need.

For Gillen, AMONGST THE WOLVES represents another opportunity to explore the psychological complexities of criminal characters within distinctly Irish contexts. While the role may feel familiar given his previous work, it reinforces his status as one of Ireland’s most reliable performers when it comes to bringing authenticity and gravitas to stories about crime, loyalty, and the human cost of violence. As the film opens in cinemas nationwide, audiences will once again witness Gillen’s ability to embody the dangerous charisma that has made him such a compelling presence in contemporary Irish cinema.

Watch the trailer below.

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Aidan Gillen joins PANIC CAREFULLY cast

Aidan Gillen joins PANIC CAREFULLY cast

Aidan Gillen joins PANIC CAREFULLY cast

The creative synergy between MR. ROBOT creator Sam Esmail and Hollywood icon Julia Roberts continues to flourish, culminating in their latest collaborative venture, PANIC CAREFULLY. Their professional relationship has already yielded remarkable projects, including Roberts’ starring role in Homecoming, Esmail’s executive production of Gaslit, and their recent Netflix triumph Leave the World Behind, which secured an impressive 143.4 million views as the platform’s fifth most popular English-language film.

Their upcoming thriller promises an extraordinary ensemble cast featuring Roberts alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Eddie Redmayne, and Brian Tyree Henry. The project gains additional intrigue with the inclusion of Aidan Gillen, an actor renowned for his chameleonic performances across television and film. Gillen’s remarkable career spans iconic roles that have consistently demonstrated his extraordinary range and depth. Most famously, he portrayed the manipulative Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish in GAME OF THRONES, a character whose political machinations became legendary within the series’ complex narrative landscape. Beyond Westeros, Gillen delivered critically acclaimed performances in The Wire as Detective Jimmy McNulty’s politically ambitious nemesis Tommy Carcetti, and portrayed Weird Thomas in the psychological thriller Paranoid Park. His versatility has seen him navigate diverse genres, from gritty crime dramas to historical productions like Peaky Blinders, where he portrayed Aberama Gold with nuanced intensity.

PANIC CAREFULLY is positioned as a paranoid cyber-thriller drawing tonal inspiration from the seminal 1991 psychological horror Silence of the Lambs. Esmail will both write and direct, centering the narrative around a high-stakes hunt for a cyber-terrorist. While character specifics remain confidential, the combination of Esmail’s innovative storytelling and this exceptional cast suggests a project poised to challenge audience expectations and explore the intricate intersections of technology and human psychology.

The film’s supporting cast has been further enriched with the additions of Joe Alwyn, Naledi Murray, Ben Chaplin, and Sebastian Orozco, creating a formidable ensemble that promises complex narrative depth. As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, collaborations like Esmail and Roberts’ demonstrate the exciting potential of cross-medium storytelling, blending technological intrigue with profound human drama.

 

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