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Meaney in THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE

Colm Meaney is set to star in indie pic THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE. The film is a heart-warming comedy about two estranged cousins making amends for many generations of a family dispute. The story follows Ciáran (Meaney), who lives in rural Ireland with his elderly and ailing father who, bemoaning the sorry state of the world and its never-ending conflicts, decides that if he can’t fix the world’s problems, he can at least try to fix his family. As his dying wish, he asks his son to reach out to the American side of the family and make peace.

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Niamh Algar in MALPRACTICE

Line of Duty producer World Productions has announced plans for a medical drama starring Irish actress Niamh Algar. MALPRACTICE will be directed by Boiling Point’s Philip Barantini and written by former doctor Grace Ofori-Attah. The five-part ITV series will follow Dr Lucinda Edwards on a nightmare shift that ends in the death of an opioid overdose victim, Edith Owusu.

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Branagh becomes Johnson

Acclaimed Northern Irish actor Sir Kenneth Branagh is completely un-recognisable in the first trailer for new Sky drama THIS ENGLAND. The Belfast-born director plays Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the five-part series that depicts Johnson’s leadership at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on Johnson’s “tumultuous first months as UK Prime Minister”, the first trailer shows behind the scenes shots of inside 10 Downing Street before revealing the BAFTA and Academy Award-winner’s incredible transformation into the PM.

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Making CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS

It seems Billie Jean King really did say, “Pressure is a privilege.” The team behind the imminent adaptation of Sally Rooney’s CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS have reason to ponder the tennis legend’s durable observation. NORMAL PEOPLE, broadcast in the spring of 2020, wasn’t any sort of everyday hit. It was a sensation. That take on Sally Rooney’s second novel ended up as the defining cultural artefact of the first Covid lockdown. Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones, breakout stars of the series, are now fronting films at Sundance and Cannes. Rooney’s status as voice of a generation was further elevated. One could forgive Lenny Abrahamson, director and executive producer of both series, for feeling a few jitters.

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AN CAILÍN CIÚIN in cinemas May 12

Critically acclaimed Irish language film AN CAILÍN CIÚIN will be released in cinemas across Ireland and Britain from this Thursday, May 12. AN CAILÍN CIÚIN is based on Foster by Claire Keegan and is the feature film debut of writer and director Colm Bairéad and producer Cleona Ní Chrualaoi. Since its premiere in February, the film has impressed critics and scooped awards at a number of film festivals.

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Farrell’s indie film round-up

From THE LOBSTER to IN BRUGES, Colin Farrell’s indie filmography features some of his best movies. His first couple of movies in Hollywood were not commercially successful either, but eventually he began to appear in larger and more profitable films. However, the hidden gems in Farrell’s filmography are within his body of work in the independent film scene. Farrell has starred in a wide variety of arthouse and independent movies, working with directors like Sofia Coppola and Yorgos Lanthimos. With an eclectic mix of period, thriller, and comedies, Farrell’s career is impressive in terms of its depth.

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CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS

RTÉ has announced that the eagerly awaited TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s acclaimed debut novel CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS will begin on May 18. The series will air over six weeks, with two new episodes each Wednesday night. The drama follows the global success of the TV adaptation of Rooney’s book NORMAL PEOPLE in 2020. The series tells the story of a 21-year-old Dublin-based college student called Frances, who, along with her friend Bobbi, becomes involved in the life of a married couple, Melissa and Nick.

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