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Gleeson’s THE WEIR gets movie green light

Brendan Gleeson

February 15, 2026

Brendan Gleeson's THE WEIR

Principal photography has kicked off in Ireland on THE WEIR, a new feature film directed by Conor McPherson and adapted from his Olivier Award-winning play. The production brings together the complete cast from the recent West End revival that captivated audiences and critics alike, with Brendan Gleeson leading an ensemble that includes Owen McDonnell, Seán McGinley, Kate Phillips, and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. The stage version earned widespread acclaim and multiple award nominations, including Best Actor recognition for Gleeson at both the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards and The Standard Theatre Awards, while the production itself received a nomination for Best Revival of a Play. Phillips was celebrated with a Best Newcomer nod, and the entire company earned recognition in the Best Ensemble category at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards. WhatsOnStage awarded the production a glowing five-star review, calling it “a staggeringly good production of a play that is already a classic.”

The story unfolds in a rural Irish pub where four men—Jack, Brendan, Jim, and Finbar—gather each evening for drinks, their comfortable routine disrupted when Finbar arrives with Valerie, a woman who has recently relocated from Dublin. In an effort to entertain their new acquaintance, the group begins sharing local folklore and ghost stories, weaving tales that draw her deeper into their world. The evening takes an unexpected turn when Valerie reveals the true reason behind her move, transforming what began as casual storytelling into something far more profound and unsettling.

The film is produced by Kate Horton for Kate Horton Productions, Anne Clarke for Landmark Productions, Andrea Calderwood and Gail Egan for Potboiler Productions, and Lara Hickey for Copper Alley Productions, with support from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland in association with Curzon Film. Executive producers include McPherson and Gleeson themselves, alongside Keith Potter for Screen Ireland and Philip Knatchbull and Louisa Dent for Curzon Film. Curzon and Break Out Pictures have secured distribution rights for the UK and Ireland, positioning THE WEIR to reach audiences who embraced the theatrical production and those discovering this haunting Irish tale for the first time.

February 15, 2026

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MR. MERCEDES now on Netflix

Netflix has quietly dropped a crime drama that deserves far more attention than it’s getting, and if you’re someone who lives for the slow burn of a well-crafted detective story, you need to stop what you’re doing and add MR MERCEDES to your queue immediately. Originally airing on the now-defunct Audience Network back in 2017, this adaptation of Stephen King’s Bill Hodges trilogy has finally found its way to streaming, bringing with it a 91 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and the kind of dark, methodical tension that makes truly great detective fiction unforgettable.

At its core, MR MERCEDES follows retired detective Bill Hodges, a man who should be enjoying his golden years but instead finds himself psychologically terrorized by the one case he couldn’t close. A serial killer begins sending him letters and emails, taunting him about a horrific crime in which a stolen Mercedes was deliberately driven into a crowd of innocent people. What starts as psychological warfare soon escalates into something far more dangerous, forcing Hodges out of retirement and into a crusade that blurs the line between justice and obsession. The Netflix description puts it simply but effectively: a retired detective haunted by a deadly unsolved crime hunting for the merciless killer behind an intentional act of mass violence.

What elevates MR MERCEDES beyond standard crime procedural fare is its cast, a collection of actors who bring genuine weight to material that could easily veer into melodrama in lesser hands. Brendan Gleeson, fresh off his acclaimed performance in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, anchors the series as Hodges, delivering the kind of lived-in, weary performance that makes you believe every mistake and regret etched into his character’s past. Opposite him, Harry Treadaway from PENNY DREADFUL takes on the role of Brady Hartsfield, the killer whose cat-and-mouse game with Hodges forms the show’s dark heart. Holland Taylor, known for her work in TWO AND A HALF MEN, appears as Ida Silver, while Justine Lupe, who would later gain recognition in SUCCESSION, plays Holly Gibney, a character King fans will recognize as one of his most enduring creations.

Stephen King adaptations are notoriously hit or miss, with Hollywood’s track record ranging from the sublime to the unwatchable, but MR MERCEDES belongs firmly in the former category. The series understands what makes King’s crime writing work, the way he burrows into the psychology of both hunter and hunted, the unglamorous reality of detective work, and the toll that violence takes on everyone it touches. This isn’t a show about flashy forensics or last-minute twists, though it has its share of shocking moments. Instead, it’s about obsession, guilt, and the impossible question of whether you can ever really leave your work behind when your work involves staring into the darkest corners of human nature.

For anyone who’s been craving something with more substance than the typical Netflix true crime docuseries or formulaic procedural, MR MERCEDES offers something richer and more unsettling. It’s a show that takes its time, that lets tension build in the spaces between conversations, that trusts its audience to stay invested even when the pace slows to a crawl. The fact that it comes from King’s source material is almost a bonus, what matters is that it’s simply excellent television that somehow slipped under the radar during its original run and now deserves a second chance to find the audience it should have had all along.

THE MUMMY is coming to theaters Fri Apr 17.

Lee Cronin—the visionary behind THE HOLE IN THE GROUND and EVIL DEAD RISE—is back with an audacious, twisted retelling that`s already getting rave reviews. A young girl vanishes for eight years. When she finally returns, what should be a joyful reunion becomes a living nightmare.

Watch trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

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THE MUMMY is coming to theaters Fri Apr 17.

Lee Cronin—the visionary behind THE HOLE IN THE GROUND and EVIL DEAD RISE—is back with an audacious, twisted retelling that's already getting rave reviews. A young girl vanishes for eight years. When she finally returns, what should be a joyful reunion becomes a living nightmare.

Watch trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

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SNL UK IS BACK AND WE`RE LIVING FOR IT 🚨✨

Nicola Coughlan (yes, THAT Nicola Coughlan) is hosting on April 25th with the absolute legends that are @foofighters taking the stage 🎸

DERRY GIRLS fans, BRIDGERTON obsessives, this is your moment!

More Nicola at irishfilmtv.com.

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SNL UK IS BACK AND WE'RE LIVING FOR IT 🚨✨

Nicola Coughlan (yes, THAT Nicola Coughlan) is hosting on April 25th with the absolute legends that are @foofighters taking the stage 🎸

DERRY GIRLS fans, BRIDGERTON obsessives, this is your moment!

More Nicola at irishfilmtv.com.

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Graham Norton is stepping into uncharted territory with THE NEIGHBOURHOOD—an ITV gameshow that`s about to flip the reality TV script entirely.

What happens when you put everyday people in extraordinary circumstances and ask them to compete against their neighbors for serious money?

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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Graham Norton is stepping into uncharted territory with THE NEIGHBOURHOOD—an ITV gameshow that's about to flip the reality TV script entirely.

What happens when you put everyday people in extraordinary circumstances and ask them to compete against their neighbors for serious money?

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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17 years old. A trip to Holland. Two Irish lads with big dreams and zero idea what was coming.

That`s where Ciarán Hinds and Liam Neeson bonded—and it changed everything. 🎬

In a beautiful moment on the Late Late Show, Hinds reflected on the power of those formative years—and why family, not accolades, is what truly matters. 💫

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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17 years old. A trip to Holland. Two Irish lads with big dreams and zero idea what was coming.

That's where Ciarán Hinds and Liam Neeson bonded—and it changed everything. 🎬

In a beautiful moment on the Late Late Show, Hinds reflected on the power of those formative years—and why family, not accolades, is what truly matters. 💫

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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72 hours. One decision. Everything on the line.

Andrew Scott is stepping into one of WWII`s most untold stories in the upcoming film PRESSURE—where a meteorologist`s weather forecast became the most consequential prediction in history.

Watch new trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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72 hours. One decision. Everything on the line.

Andrew Scott is stepping into one of WWII's most untold stories in the upcoming film PRESSURE—where a meteorologist's weather forecast became the most consequential prediction in history.

Watch new trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

11 2

✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com. ...

November 20, 2025

Irish Television

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H IS FOR HAWK trailer released

Roadside Attractions has released the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it arrives like a quiet storm—raw, aching, and deeply human. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, whose work on CALL THE MIDWIFE and THE CROWN has demonstrated her gift for intimate storytelling, the film adapts Helen Macdonald’s acclaimed 2014 memoir into something that feels both devastatingly personal and universally resonant. Lowthorpe co-wrote the screenplay with Emma Donoghue, the novelist behind ROOM, bringing together two voices attuned to the ways loss can unmoor us and how we might find our way back to solid ground.

The trailer introduces us to Helen, played with remarkable vulnerability by Claire Foy, in the immediate aftermath of her father’s sudden death. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence becomes the film’s gravitational center, a presence felt most acutely through his lack. What follows is not a conventional grief narrative but something wilder and more unpredictable. Helen turns to falconry, beginning the arduous process of training a young goshawk she names Mabel. The relationship between woman and bird becomes a mirror for Helen’s internal struggle—both fierce, both untamed, both seeking something that looks like freedom but might actually be survival.

Foy, who has built a career on performances that reveal the complexity beneath surface composure in projects like THE CROWN and WOMEN TALKING, brings that same intensity to Helen’s journey. The supporting cast includes Denise Gough, Sam Spruell, and Lindsay Duncan, each contributing to the ecosystem of Helen’s grief. Produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, the film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival where it earned praise particularly for its authentic portrayal of falconry—the kind of specific, tactile detail that transforms metaphor into lived experience. After an awards-qualifying run in December, H IS FOR HAWK will open nationwide on January 23, 2026, offering audiences a meditation on how we rebuild ourselves when the center doesn’t hold, one wingbeat at a time.

THE MUMMY is coming to theaters Fri Apr 17.

Lee Cronin—the visionary behind THE HOLE IN THE GROUND and EVIL DEAD RISE—is back with an audacious, twisted retelling that`s already getting rave reviews. A young girl vanishes for eight years. When she finally returns, what should be a joyful reunion becomes a living nightmare.

Watch trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

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SNL UK IS BACK AND WE`RE LIVING FOR IT 🚨✨

Nicola Coughlan (yes, THAT Nicola Coughlan) is hosting on April 25th with the absolute legends that are @foofighters taking the stage 🎸

DERRY GIRLS fans, BRIDGERTON obsessives, this is your moment!

More Nicola at irishfilmtv.com.

10 2

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Graham Norton is stepping into uncharted territory with THE NEIGHBOURHOOD—an ITV gameshow that`s about to flip the reality TV script entirely.

What happens when you put everyday people in extraordinary circumstances and ask them to compete against their neighbors for serious money?

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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17 years old. A trip to Holland. Two Irish lads with big dreams and zero idea what was coming.

That`s where Ciarán Hinds and Liam Neeson bonded—and it changed everything. 🎬

In a beautiful moment on the Late Late Show, Hinds reflected on the power of those formative years—and why family, not accolades, is what truly matters. 💫

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

22 1

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72 hours. One decision. Everything on the line.

Andrew Scott is stepping into one of WWII`s most untold stories in the upcoming film PRESSURE—where a meteorologist`s weather forecast became the most consequential prediction in history.

Watch new trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

8 2

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

532 9

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

11 2

✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com. ...

November 6, 2025

Irish Film

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H IS FOR HAWK preview

Gleeson in H IS FOR HAWK

Brendan Gleeson brings warmth and depth to the role of Alisdair Macdonald in the 2025 biographical drama H IS FOR HAWK, a film that marks another significant chapter in the Irish actor’s recent career resurgence. Based on Helen Macdonald’s acclaimed 2014 memoir, the film stars Claire Foy as Helen and explores the profound bond between daughter and father through the lens of grief and memory. When Helen loses her beloved father suddenly, she turns to an unlikely source of solace: training a goshawk named Mabel. Through this unusual act of mourning, the film weaves together present-day scenes of Helen’s struggle with loss and tender flashbacks of Alisdair sharing his passion for nature and birding with his daughter, moments that Gleeson imbues with genuine tenderness.

What makes Gleeson’s performance particularly resonant is the personal connection he brought to the material. During the film’s promotional tour, he opened up about how the role allowed him to portray something he felt had become increasingly rare in contemporary cinema: a father who is emotionally present, loving, and nurturing. Gleeson didn’t hold back in expressing his frustration with the current landscape of on-screen fatherhood, admitting he had grown tired of seeing fathers consistently depicted as toxic or emotionally stunted. His comments struck a chord with many viewers who recognized the same pattern, and he advocated passionately for more celebratory representations of fatherhood in film. For Gleeson, playing Alisdair wasn’t just another role but an opportunity to honor the kind of father he believes deserves to be seen more often on screen.

This performance comes at a time when Gleeson has been carefully selecting projects that showcase his range beyond the intense, often darker characters that defined much of his earlier work. H IS FOR HAWK allows him to demonstrate the subtlety and emotional intelligence that have always been hallmarks of his craft, proving once again why he remains one of the most respected actors of his generation. The film itself has resonated with audiences precisely because of performances like Gleeson’s, which ground the story’s more fantastical elements in genuine human emotion. His Alisdair becomes not just a memory but a presence that lingers throughout the film, shaping Helen’s journey and reminding viewers of the lasting impact of paternal love.

THE MUMMY is coming to theaters Fri Apr 17.

Lee Cronin—the visionary behind THE HOLE IN THE GROUND and EVIL DEAD RISE—is back with an audacious, twisted retelling that`s already getting rave reviews. A young girl vanishes for eight years. When she finally returns, what should be a joyful reunion becomes a living nightmare.

Watch trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

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SNL UK IS BACK AND WE`RE LIVING FOR IT 🚨✨

Nicola Coughlan (yes, THAT Nicola Coughlan) is hosting on April 25th with the absolute legends that are @foofighters taking the stage 🎸

DERRY GIRLS fans, BRIDGERTON obsessives, this is your moment!

More Nicola at irishfilmtv.com.

10 2

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Graham Norton is stepping into uncharted territory with THE NEIGHBOURHOOD—an ITV gameshow that`s about to flip the reality TV script entirely.

What happens when you put everyday people in extraordinary circumstances and ask them to compete against their neighbors for serious money?

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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17 years old. A trip to Holland. Two Irish lads with big dreams and zero idea what was coming.

That`s where Ciarán Hinds and Liam Neeson bonded—and it changed everything. 🎬

In a beautiful moment on the Late Late Show, Hinds reflected on the power of those formative years—and why family, not accolades, is what truly matters. 💫

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

22 1

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72 hours. One decision. Everything on the line.

Andrew Scott is stepping into one of WWII`s most untold stories in the upcoming film PRESSURE—where a meteorologist`s weather forecast became the most consequential prediction in history.

Watch new trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

8 2

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com. ...

October 15, 2025

Irish Film

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THE WEIR: first look

After decades of commanding the screen in films like THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, Brendan Gleeson is making a triumphant return to his theatrical roots. The Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe-nominated, and Emmy-winning actor is set to make his long-awaited West End debut in Conor McPherson’s haunting masterpiece THE WEIR, marking not just a career milestone but a profound homecoming for one of Ireland’s most celebrated performers.

Gleeson’s journey back to the stage represents more than a simple career pivot. While audiences worldwide know him as the formidable Mad-Eye Moody or the gentle Uncle Pastuzo, his theatrical foundation runs deep. His return to live performance feels particularly poignant as he takes on the role of Jack in his native Dublin before transferring to London’s Harold Pinter Theatre, bridging the gap between his Irish heritage and international acclaim.

THE WEIR itself is a play that demands the kind of nuanced, lived-in performance that Gleeson has perfected over his career. McPherson’s modern classic unfolds on a stormy night in an isolated Irish pub, where four local men’s routine evening is transformed by the arrival of Valerie, a mysterious woman whose presence unleashes a cascade of increasingly unsettling tales. The stories they tell to impress her become windows into deeper truths about loneliness, connection, and the ghosts that haunt rural Irish life.

For Gleeson, the role of Jack offers a perfect synthesis of his screen expertise and stage origins. Jack is both everyman and storyteller, a character who embodies the kind of weathered authenticity that has become Gleeson’s signature. The play’s exploration of human connection through storytelling mirrors Gleeson’s own career journey from the intimate world of theater to the global reach of cinema, and now back again to the raw immediacy of live performance.

The production reunites Gleeson with a stellar Irish cast including Owen McDonnell from BAD SISTERS and KILLING EVE as Brendan, veteran actor Seán McGinley as Jim, Kate Phillips from PEAKY BLINDERS as Valerie, and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, known for his powerful stage work in DANCING AT LUGHNASA, as Finbar. This ensemble brings together screen veterans and accomplished stage actors, creating the kind of theatrical alchemy that THE WEIR demands.

Gleeson’s return to the stage after his remarkable film career feels like a natural evolution rather than a departure. The intimate scale of THE WEIR, with its focus on character revelation through dialogue and storytelling, plays to his strengths as an actor who can convey volumes with a glance or inflection. The transition from the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin to the Harold Pinter Theatre in London will allow audiences on both sides of the Irish Sea to witness this master craftsman at work in his element.

THE MUMMY is coming to theaters Fri Apr 17.

Lee Cronin—the visionary behind THE HOLE IN THE GROUND and EVIL DEAD RISE—is back with an audacious, twisted retelling that`s already getting rave reviews. A young girl vanishes for eight years. When she finally returns, what should be a joyful reunion becomes a living nightmare.

Watch trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

7 2

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SNL UK IS BACK AND WE`RE LIVING FOR IT 🚨✨

Nicola Coughlan (yes, THAT Nicola Coughlan) is hosting on April 25th with the absolute legends that are @foofighters taking the stage 🎸

DERRY GIRLS fans, BRIDGERTON obsessives, this is your moment!

More Nicola at irishfilmtv.com.

10 2

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Graham Norton is stepping into uncharted territory with THE NEIGHBOURHOOD—an ITV gameshow that`s about to flip the reality TV script entirely.

What happens when you put everyday people in extraordinary circumstances and ask them to compete against their neighbors for serious money?

More at irishfilmtv.com.

5 1

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17 years old. A trip to Holland. Two Irish lads with big dreams and zero idea what was coming.

That`s where Ciarán Hinds and Liam Neeson bonded—and it changed everything. 🎬

In a beautiful moment on the Late Late Show, Hinds reflected on the power of those formative years—and why family, not accolades, is what truly matters. 💫

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

22 1

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72 hours. One decision. Everything on the line.

Andrew Scott is stepping into one of WWII`s most untold stories in the upcoming film PRESSURE—where a meteorologist`s weather forecast became the most consequential prediction in history.

Watch new trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

8 2

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

9 1

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

532 9

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

376 4

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

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August 11, 2025

Gleeson returns to stage in THE WEIR

Brendan Gleeson in THE WEIR

In a momentous theatrical event, acclaimed actor Brendan Gleeson is set to make his triumphant return to the stage after a decade-long absence in Conor McPherson’s haunting masterpiece THE WEIR. This special production marks several significant milestones as McPherson directs his own work for the first time since writing it nearly thirty years ago, while Gleeson, whose recent screen performances in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN and IN BRUGES have cemented his status as one of Ireland’s greatest acting talents, will make his West End debut.

The announcement from Landmark Productions and Kate Horton Productions has already created tremendous anticipation among theatre enthusiasts. Gleeson, whose last stage appearance was in THE WALWORTH FARCE at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre in 2015, will return to that same venue where he began his career, performing from August 8 to September 6 before transferring to London’s Harold Pinter Theatre for a run extending to December 2025. “Conor McPherson’s THE WEIR is one of the rarest plays around,” Gleeson remarked, expressing his excitement about returning to the stage and making his West End debut.

McPherson himself shared his disbelief that thirty years have passed since writing the play, calling it “an absolute honour” to bring it to life again with “one of the great titans of Irish acting.” THE WEIR, a profound meditation on human connection, takes place on a stormy night in rural Ireland where four local men gather in an isolated pub. Their usual banter is disrupted by the arrival of a woman named Valerie, leading them to share increasingly unsettling stories to impress her, unaware that she carries a deeply personal tale of her own that will shake them all.

The play stands as a testament to our fundamental need for connection, the possibility of finding hope in darkness, and the enduring power of storytelling. Kate Horton described being “spellbound” by the play at its Royal Court premiere and expressed joy at bringing together such titans of Irish and international theatre. Anne Clarke of Landmark Productions recalled the thrill of learning about the project, having previously worked with Gleeson on THE WALWORTH FARCE alongside his sons Brian and Domhnall.

This new production promises to be an extraordinary theatrical event, bringing together a legendary actor at the height of his powers with one of contemporary drama’s most moving and profound works, offering audiences in both Dublin and London a rare opportunity to witness theatrical magic in the making.

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May 6, 2025

Brendan Gleeson in SPIDER-MAN NOIR

The eagerly anticipated live-action Spider-Noir series starring Nicolas Cage has reportedly secured an early 2026 release window, according to Nexus Point News. While awaiting official confirmation, this timeline aligns with what’s known about the production schedule for this MGM+ exclusive that will later move to Prime Video.

The series marks Cage’s live-action debut as the character he memorably voiced in SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, but it’s the involvement of Brendan Gleeson that particularly stands out among recent casting news. Gleeson, whose career has experienced a remarkable renaissance, joins an impressive ensemble alongside Cage, Lamorne Morris, and Lukas Haas.

Haas recently shared enthusiastic insights about working with both headliners, specifically praising Gleeson who plays his boss in the noir-styled adaptation. “Brendan Gleeson is amazing,” Haas revealed, highlighting the authentic film noir approach to production where even the playback monitors displayed the footage in atmospheric black and white with dramatic shadowing that transported the actors to the 1930s setting.

Gleeson’s involvement comes during a career-defining period that’s seen him deliver critically acclaimed performances in films like THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, for which he received an Oscar nomination, followed by his chilling work in THE HOLDOVERS and scene-stealing supporting roles in JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX and KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. His casting as a presumably gritty authority figure in Spider-Noir’s Depression-era New York continues this exceptional streak.

The series itself reimagines the character (originally introduced in Marvel Comics in 2009) as an aging private investigator in an alternate 1930s New York who returns to his superhero roots amid rising crime. Unlike the traditional Spider-Man origin, this Earth-90214 variant gained his abilities when bitten by a spider emerging from a mystical spider-god idol while investigating a smuggling operation.

Under showrunners Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot, the production appears committed to maintaining the distinctive noir aesthetic that defines this unique corner of the Spider-Verse, creating what promises to be a visually striking and tonally distinct entry in Marvel’s expanding multiverse of storytelling approaches.

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April 23, 2025

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