Irish Oscar nominee Brendan Gleeson (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN) and two time Emmy and Golden Globe winner Clair Foy (ALL OF US STRANGERS) are set to take on leading roles in the film adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s memoir H IS FOR HAWK. A true story, the film follows Helen (Foy) as she grieves the death of her father (Gleeson) and sparks an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel, rediscovering beauty and life through the unique bond.
Irish acting legend Brendan Gleeson has had an illustrious career. Gleeson has appeared in franchise movies, sequels, and original movies, becoming a favorite of critics and audiences, who often rank him among Ireland’s all-time best actors; fortunately, he has the resumé to justify his esteemed reputation. From BANSHEES OF INISHERIN to IN BRUGES, Gleeson has lit up our screens for decades.
This year’s Boyle Arts Festival and Visual Art Exhibition will be officially opened by Academy Award nominated actor Brendan Gleeson in King House on Thursday, July 20. Brendan, who has a keen interest in visual art, Irish music and folklore has played leading roles in films like THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, CALVARY and IN BRUGES. The exhibition will feature close to 100 works from artists across Ireland. Largely focused on painting, the exhibition includes sculptural works by Eileen McDonagh, Cathy Carman, Kate Oram and Martin Lyttle.
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.
Out of all the Irish creative dynasties, one that makes us most proud is the Gleeson family — namely veteran Irish actor Brendan Gleeson and his sons, Domhnall and Brian. From unworldly fantasies to side-busting comedy, these actors have it all. We break down Brendan’s “must watch” projects, from IN BRUGES to CALVARY and everything in between.
Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell talk about their roles in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, which sees them reuniting with the writer/director of IN BRUGES. The duo discuss how the movie tackles the cost of creating art, as well as Ireland’s natural beauty that was used throughout the story.
Irish actor Brandan Gleeson shares a hilarious video in advance of his SNL hosting debut. THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN actor followed the proclamation up with a demonstration of his skills. The promo video goes on to show Gleeson carelessly riding around the SNL set on a skateboard while landing kickflips and toppling over a staff member’s cue cards. It was a display worthy of Thrasher Magazine, or it would be if Gleeson didn’t trash the skate magazine soon after.
Award-winning Irish actor Brendan Gleeson is to host the iconic US TV comedy show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE next month. The 67-year-old Dublin-born star, who is an Emmy award winner, will make his SNL debut on October 8. The show, which will be the second of its 48th season, will see Gleeson joined by Willow, daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, who will make her debut as musical guest.