Kerry Condon’s Hollywood journey

Kerry Condon's Hollywood Journey

Kerry Condon's Hollywood Journey

Kerry Condon sits in her Los Angeles home, just days into promoting F1. Asked about working opposite Brad Pitt, she reveals the confidence of someone who has arrived at the right moment. “I was really glad that it was at this point in my career, because it was a very big role opposite him, and maybe if I had been younger, I would have been very nervous about it.”

Two days after her 2023 Oscar nomination for THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, director Joseph Kosinski called with a career-changing offer for F1. “I do feel like it was a major bunch of flowers I got two days afterwards.” In the film, Condon plays Kate McKenna, the first female technical director in Formula One. “I’ve always wanted to do a blockbuster movie, and then they wanted me to be Irish. I don’t think I’ve seen that before, the Irish accent in a female lead, in a big massive movie.” She even got to wear her mother’s Claddagh ring.

Despite career-defining opportunities, Condon maintains fierce privacy. While Pitt was photographed by paparazzi during filming, she preserves boundaries between public and private life. In Ireland, she can still take the train with friends unrecognized. “There’s a real joy in being able to walk down Grafton Street and go and do fun things with my friends, where we’re all just like it used to be years ago.”

The 2023 awards season tested this approach, but the emotional weight became clearest at home. “Loads of people in my hometown sent my mum cards to give me; it actually kind of made me cry. All these sweet families for no reason buying a ‘well done’ card.”

This journey began in Thurles, where young Kerry earned the nickname ‘Fledgy-poo’ for constantly talking about escaping. At 16, she wrote to Alan Parker about her acting dreams. That bold letter led to her first role in ANGELA’S ASHES.

Now Condon finds herself at a career peak. The Oscar nomination opened doors to roles she had always envisioned. F1 represents the culmination: the girl from Thurles commanding the screen opposite Brad Pitt, still taking the bus with friends when home, still wearing her mother’s ring, still very much herself.

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Kerry Condon talks F1 with Colbert

Kerry Condon talks F1

Kerry Condon talks F1

Kerry Condon’s star continues to rise at a moment when Irish actors are claiming their place at the forefront of international cinema. Her work in F1 THE MOVIE demonstrates that she can navigate big-budget Hollywood spectacle while maintaining the authenticity and emotional intelligence that made her an Oscar contender. As she accelerates into this new phase of her career, Condon proves that sometimes the most compelling journeys begin in the most unexpected places, from the quiet streets of Thurles to the thunderous roar of the world’s most prestigious racing circuits.

In F1 THE MOVIE, hitting theaters this Friday, Condon (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN) fully embodies Kate McKenna, the technical director of the struggling APXGP racing team. It’s a role that required her to dive deep into the technical complexities of Formula 1 racing, leading her to collaborate with Northern Irish F1 analyst Bernie Collins to authentically portray the high-pressure world of motorsport engineering. The preparation paid off as Condon delivers a performance that anchors the film’s emotional core while navigating the testosterone-fueled environment of professional racing.

What makes Condon’s performance particularly striking is her decision to maintain her natural Irish accent throughout the film. Initially, this choice might seem jarring in the international world of Formula 1, but it quickly becomes one of the film’s most refreshing elements. Her Thurles roots shine through as she commands respect in boardrooms and pit lanes alike, proving that technical expertise and leadership transcend regional origins. The accent that some feared would be a distraction instead becomes a badge of authenticity in a genre often criticized for its homogenized characters.

F1 THE MOVIE may traffic in familiar Hollywood formulas, complete with Hans Zimmer’s soaring score and classic rock anthems, but Condon’s performance cuts through the clichés with genuine emotion and technical precision. As Kate McKenna, she becomes the strategic mind behind the team’s innovation, developing car modifications that give them crucial advantages in turns while manipulating F1’s complex safety regulations to create tactical opportunities.

F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27.

🎬✨ LEGEND ALERT! Fiona Shaw is receiving the 2025 Maureen O'Hara Award at @kerryintfilmfest!

From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she's still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑

"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬🔥 When Irish rap meets global politics - @kneecap32 isn't backing down!

From Coachella controversy to terror charges, this Irish-language trio has had one hell of a year...and a lot to say about it.

More via link in bio.

...

From playing every character in VANYA to breaking hearts in ALL OF US STRANGERS – Andrew Scott is proving there's no role too challenging for Ireland's most versatile talent 🎭

In a new @cultured_mag interview, Scott chats with his KNIVES OUT co-star Josh O'Connor!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh off his OPPENHEIMER triumph, Murphy's back with STEVE, a powerful drama about a headteacher fighting to save his reform school while battling his own demons.

We can't wait to see Murphy disappear into another unforgettable role 🔥

More at irishfilmtv.com.

September theaters ➡️ October Netflix

...

Cork's own Éanna Hardwicke is about to step into the boots of @officialkeane16 for SAIPAN - and the first trailer has us HOOKED!

From LAKELANDS to THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, this BAFTA-nominated powerhouse has been building toward this moment.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Making Ireland proud on Hollywood's biggest stage 🇮🇪✨

Kerry Condon is breaking barriers as the Irish female lead in F1 - and doing it with her mam's Claddagh ring and that unmistakable Thurles accent intact 💍

Read more via link in bio!

...

🎭 From LOVE/HATE to the West End! 

IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson's haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips. 

Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre (Aug 8-Sep 6) ➡️ London's Harold Pinter Theatre (Sep 12-Dec 6)

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 The incredibly talented Paul Mescal is starring in the upcoming historical romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, hitting theatres Sep 12th! 

This film made BIG waves at Cannes, and early reviews are calling it some of Mescal's best work yet.

More via link in bio!

...

🏎️ From Thurles to the Formula 1 fast lane! 

Kerry Condon is earning rave reviews for her gutsy performance in F1 THE MOVIE, proving Irish talent (and accents) belong in the Summer's biggest blockbusters!

F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27 🎬

...

Liam Neeson, bringing his particular set of skills to comedy! 🤣 

Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st. 

He's nervous, Pamela Anderson's "madly in love" with him, and we're just here for the laughs!

New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🌟 Ruth Negga doesn't just act – she transforms. 

From her Emmy-worthy intensity in PRESUMED INNOCENT to her Golden Globe-nominated brilliance in PASSING, this Irish powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to inhabit a character completely.

Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga's take on craft and the pursuit of creation!

...

Irish legend Sharon Horgan of BAD SISTERS fame recently sat down with the incredible Tommy Tiernan on The Tommy Tiernan Show! ✨ 

Horgan opened up about navigating the entertainment industry as a woman and finding that work-life balance.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬 Domhnall Gleeson brings serious talent to Guy Ritchie's globe-trotting adventure FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH! 

From STAR WARS galaxies to treasure hunting expeditions, this Irish powerhouse continues to prove his incredible range. His mysterious billionaire character keeps you guessing until the very last frame ✨

Now streaming!

...

📢 #u2 frontman Bono and Zane Lowe just dropped a conversation that goes WAY beyond your average interview.

We're talking deep dives into the soul of #SONGSOFSURRENDER, artistic vulnerability, and why even U2's most iconic tracks needed a fresh look.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Pat O'Connor's masterpiece CAL is back in Irish theatres Jun 13.

Helen Mirren's Cannes-winning performance still hits different! This Northern Irish masterpiece proves that the most powerful love stories are built on impossible foundations.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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F1 trailer released

F1 trailer released

F1 trailer released

The final trailer for Apple TV+’s highly anticipated film F1 has arrived, showcasing Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a Formula 1 driver making a dramatic comeback to the sport he once abandoned. The trailer reveals an emotionally charged confrontation between Hayes and Kate, portrayed by Kerry Condon, who challenges his solitary approach to what she emphatically defines as a “team sport.”

Condon’s recent career trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. Following her Academy Award nomination for her nuanced performance in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, she has carefully selected roles that showcase her exceptional range and intensity. Her work in THE MARVELS further demonstrated her versatility, and now in F1, she emerges as a powerful counterbalance to Pitt’s lone wolf protagonist, bringing emotional depth and authenticity to the high-octane narrative.

The film chronicles Hayes’ journey back to Formula 1 racing after a devastating crash in the 1990s prematurely ended his career. Thirty years later, he returns to partner with promising rookie Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris, as part of the fictional APXGP team. Javier Bardem joins the stellar cast as Ruben Cervantes, Hayes’ former teammate who convinces him to get behind the wheel once again.

TOP GUN: MAVERICK director Joseph Kosinski helms this ambitious project, with an impressive production team including Kosinski himself, Pitt, powerhouse producer Jerry Bruckheimer, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, and acclaimed producers Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Chad Oman. The film races into theaters on June 27, promising a perfect blend of heart-stopping action and compelling human drama on and off the track.

Watch the trailer below.

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