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Mescal on HAMNET

Mescal on HAMNET

Mescal on HAMNET

Paul Mescal has become cinema’s most compelling young actor by choosing projects that blur the line between fiction and profound emotional truth. Fresh from his Oscar-nominated performance in AFTERSUN, Mescal is now stepping into the world of William Shakespeare with HAMNET, a film that he describes as feeling “almost like a documentary” despite being entirely fictional.

Standing on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, Mescal spoke with the conviction of an actor who has found his artistic north star. HAMNET, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel and adapted by O’Farrell alongside director Chloé Zhao, tells the story of Shakespeare’s marriage to Agnes and the devastating death of their son Hamnet—the tragedy that would inspire the playwright to create HAMLET. It’s a narrative built on historical fragments and imaginative reconstruction, yet Mescal believes it captures something essential about the creation of one of literature’s greatest works.

“This book and this script and this film is the closest thing to me that makes sense out of how we got the play HAMLET,” Mescal explained. “It’s fiction, but to me it feels like almost a documentary in terms of how do we make sense out where this piece of art came from.” This perspective reveals something crucial about Mescal’s approach to his craft—his ability to find documentary-like truth in fictional narratives, the same quality that made his portrayal of a grieving father in AFTERSUN so devastatingly authentic.

The project came to life through Mescal’s own advocacy. After reading O’Farrell’s novel, originally published in Canada as “Hamnet and Judith,” he convinced Zhao to take on the adaptation. This kind of creative initiative marks Mescal as more than just a performer; he’s becoming a curator of meaningful cinema, someone who recognizes stories worth telling and has the clout to see them realized.

HAMNET had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival before arriving at TIFF, where it’s already generating Oscar buzz. Much of that attention focuses on Jessie Buckley’s portrayal of Agnes, Shakespeare’s wife—a woman who has remained largely invisible in historical accounts despite being central to the playwright’s emotional life. Buckley, who has performed in multiple Shakespeare plays including THE TEMPEST, THE WINTER’S TALE, and ROMEO AND JULIET, brings a unique understanding to the role.

“He’s such a potent spectre in a lot of our lives and never really has been explored to see who the woman might be behind his language and the world that he creates,” Buckley reflected. Her performance promises to illuminate the mysterious figure who lived alongside literature’s most celebrated writer, and she believes the role will influence any future Shakespearean work she undertakes: “Having touched the edges of what that might be, I think if I was ever to play another great female Shakespearean character, she’d definitely be in the bloodstream somewhere there.”

For Mescal, HAMNET represents another bold choice in a career defined by emotional intelligence and artistic risk-taking. From the intimate grief of AFTERSUN to the epic scale of GLADIATOR II, and now to the intimate historical drama of HAMNET, he continues to seek projects that explore the deepest human experiences. His belief that HAMNET feels like a documentary speaks to his commitment to finding truth in storytelling, even when—perhaps especially when—the historical record remains silent.

As scholars know, Shakespeare did have a son named Hamnet who died before HAMLET was written, but there’s no definitive record of how one influenced the other. That gap in history becomes fertile ground for imagination, and in Mescal’s hands, that imagination becomes a vehicle for exploring how art emerges from the most profound personal losses. It’s exactly the kind of project that suits an actor who has made his reputation by finding the universal in the deeply personal, turning every performance into an exploration of what it means to be human.

Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.

But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.

The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨ Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right. But that's just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist. From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year's race. The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️

Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O`Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature`s most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS.

Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️ Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O'Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature's most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS. Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming.

Set over one night inside Sardi`s restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating.

More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming. Set over one night inside Sardi's restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating. More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Paul Mescal and Josh O`Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨

The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters` world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself.

They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨ The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters' world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself. They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human!

Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO.

First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human! Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO. First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland`s own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal`s audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale.

Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein`s silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone`s rules.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT ** Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland's own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal's audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale. Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein's silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone's rules. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible.

Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface.

Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable!

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface. Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable! #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle`s mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening.

Production starts later this year through Chazelle`s Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting.

For Murphy, it`s another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams?

That`s not just a movie—that`s a masterclass waiting to happen.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle's mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening. Production starts later this year through Chazelle's Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting. For Murphy, it's another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams? That's not just a movie—that's a masterclass waiting to happen. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨

The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he`s completely unrecognizable.

Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller.

Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨ The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he's completely unrecognizable. Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller. Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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HAMNET trailer released

HAMNET trailer released

HAMNET trailer released

Paul Mescal’s meteoric rise from the sun-drenched shores of NORMAL PEOPLE to the brutal arenas of GLADIATOR II has positioned him as one of cinema’s most compelling young talents, and his latest venture promises to showcase yet another facet of his remarkable range. In HAMNET, Chloé Zhao’s highly anticipated adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel, Mescal takes on perhaps his most challenging role yet: William Shakespeare himself.

The film, set against the backdrop of plague-ravaged 1580s England, explores the untold love story that would eventually inspire HAMLET, with Mescal embodying the legendary playwright alongside Jessie Buckley’s Agnes Shakespeare. This casting represents a bold artistic choice that builds on Mescal’s proven ability to inhabit complex historical and literary figures, following his captivating performances in AFTERSUN and his upcoming turn as Lucius in Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II.

The recently released teaser trailer offers tantalizing glimpses of Mescal’s interpretation of the Bard, capturing intimate moments between the couple that feel both deeply personal and mythically significant. When Shakespeare asks Agnes what she saw when she touched him, her response—”I saw a landscape… spaces, caves, tunnels and oceans, undiscovered countries, deep dark black void”—suggests the film will explore the mystical, almost supernatural connection between the couple that supposedly fueled Shakespeare’s greatest works.

Zhao, fresh from her Oscar-winning triumph with NOMADLAND and the divisive Marvel spectacle ETERNALS, has chosen to ground this period piece in the kind of intimate, naturalistic storytelling that made her a critical darling. Co-writing the screenplay with O’Farrell herself, Zhao appears to be returning to the contemplative, character-driven approach that defined her earlier work, while Mescal’s casting signals her confidence in his ability to carry a prestige historical drama.

For Mescal, HAMNET represents another strategic step in building a filmography that balances commercial appeal with artistic credibility. His journey from Irish theater stages to international stardom has been marked by careful role selection, and his willingness to tackle Shakespeare—even a reimagined version—demonstrates his commitment to challenging material. The film deliberately blends historical fact with creative interpretation, reimagining Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway as Agnes and exploring how the tragic loss of their son Hamnet might have influenced the creation of HAMLET.

With powerhouse producers Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg backing the project, and Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn rounding out the cast, HAMNET carries significant awards season weight. The film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival will likely serve as Mescal’s introduction to Oscar voters, potentially positioning him as a serious contender in a year when his GLADIATOR II performance will also be generating buzz.

Focus Features’ strategic release plan—select theaters November 27 followed by wide release December 12—suggests confidence in the film’s commercial and critical potential. For Mescal, who has masterfully navigated the transition from television breakthrough to film stardom, HAMNET offers the opportunity to prove he can anchor a literary adaptation with the same magnetic presence he brought to contemporary stories like AFTERSUN. As O’Farrell noted in her Instagram post sharing the first images, the film is “a beauty, from start to finish”—words that could easily describe Mescal’s career trajectory as he continues to establish himself as one of his generation’s most essential actors.

Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.

But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.

The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨ Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right. But that's just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist. From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year's race. The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️

Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O`Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature`s most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS.

Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️ Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O'Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature's most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS. Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming.

Set over one night inside Sardi`s restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating.

More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming. Set over one night inside Sardi's restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating. More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Paul Mescal and Josh O`Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨

The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters` world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself.

They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨ The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters' world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself. They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human!

Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO.

First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human! Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO. First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland`s own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal`s audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale.

Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein`s silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone`s rules.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT ** Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland's own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal's audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale. Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein's silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone's rules. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible.

Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface.

Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable!

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface. Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable! #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle`s mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening.

Production starts later this year through Chazelle`s Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting.

For Murphy, it`s another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams?

That`s not just a movie—that`s a masterclass waiting to happen.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle's mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening. Production starts later this year through Chazelle's Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting. For Murphy, it's another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams? That's not just a movie—that's a masterclass waiting to happen. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨

The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he`s completely unrecognizable.

Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller.

Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨ The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he's completely unrecognizable. Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller. Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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THE HISTORY OF SOUND trailer released

THE HISTORY OF SOUND trailer released

THE HISTORY OF SOUND trailer released

Paul Mescal is having a moment, and THE HISTORY OF SOUND might just be his most daring performance yet. Fresh off his starring roles in GLADIATOR II and ALL OF US STRANGERS, the Irish actor continues to prove he’s far more than just the breakout star of NORMAL PEOPLE. With each project, Mescal demonstrates an uncanny ability to tap into raw human emotion, and his latest film promises to showcase this talent in its most vulnerable form.
Set to hit theaters on September 19, 2025, THE HISTORY OF SOUND reunites Mescal with CHALLENGERS star Josh O’Connor.

The story spans decades and continents, beginning in 1917 when Lionel, a gifted singer from rural Kentucky, arrives at the Boston Music Conservatory. There he meets David, a charming composer who becomes both his musical collaborator and the love of his life. When David is drafted into the final days of World War I, their connection is severed, only to be rekindled years later during a transformative winter collecting folk songs in the Maine wilderness. What follows is a meditation on memory, music, and the indelible marks that brief but profound connections leave on our lives.

Mescal’s recent trajectory suggests an actor unafraid to explore complex masculinity and emotional vulnerability. Where AFTERSUN established him as a serious dramatic talent and GLADIATOR II proved his blockbuster credentials, THE HISTORY OF SOUND represents something more intimate and risky. One critic noted that Mescal delivers “AFTERSUN to the power of 10,” a performance so emotionally devastating it will “turn you into a puddle of mush.” The black and white promotional imagery captures this tenderness perfectly – Mescal cradling O’Connor’s face, eyes closed, noses touching in a moment that radiates quiet passion.

For Mescal, THE HISTORY OF SOUND represents more than just another role; it’s a statement about the kind of actor he wants to be. Rather than chasing easy commercial success after GLADIATOR II‘s box office dominance, he’s chosen a project that demands emotional honesty and artistic courage. The film refuses to treat its queer narrative as a tragedy of repression, instead positioning itself as “the story of a man’s life, expressed through the power of sound – as memory, as emotion.” It’s precisely this nuanced approach that has made Mescal one of the most compelling actors of his generation.

Whether THE HISTORY OF SOUND becomes Mescal’s crowning achievement or a noble artistic experiment remains to be seen. What’s certain is that this haunting meditation on love, loss, and the songs that bind us together will require tissues and an open heart. In an era of franchise filmmaking and algorithm-driven content, Mescal continues to choose projects that prioritize human connection over commercial calculation. That alone makes THE HISTORY OF SOUND worth celebrating, regardless of critical consensus.

Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.

But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.

The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨ Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right. But that's just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist. From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year's race. The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️

Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O`Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature`s most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS.

Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️ Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O'Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature's most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS. Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming.

Set over one night inside Sardi`s restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating.

More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming. Set over one night inside Sardi's restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating. More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Paul Mescal and Josh O`Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨

The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters` world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself.

They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨ The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters' world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself. They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human!

Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO.

First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human! Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO. First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland`s own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal`s audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale.

Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein`s silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone`s rules.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT ** Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland's own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal's audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale. Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein's silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone's rules. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible.

Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface.

Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable!

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface. Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable! #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle`s mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening.

Production starts later this year through Chazelle`s Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting.

For Murphy, it`s another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams?

That`s not just a movie—that`s a masterclass waiting to happen.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle's mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening. Production starts later this year through Chazelle's Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting. For Murphy, it's another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams? That's not just a movie—that's a masterclass waiting to happen. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨

The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he`s completely unrecognizable.

Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller.

Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨ The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he's completely unrecognizable. Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller. Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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NORMAL PEOPLE coming to Netflix

NORMAL PEOPLE coming to Netflix

NORMAL PEOPLE coming to Netflix

The streaming landscape is about to witness a powerful reminder of why Paul Mescal became one of the most compelling actors of his generation. This August, Netflix will welcome NORMAL PEOPLE to its platform, bringing the acclaimed BBC adaptation back into the spotlight just as Mescal’s star continues its meteoric rise through Hollywood.

For those who discovered Mescal through his recent powerhouse performances in AFTERSUN and GLADIATOR II, NORMAL PEOPLE offers a fascinating glimpse into the raw talent that first captivated audiences worldwide. The series, which originally aired in 2020, showcases Mescal as Connell Waldron, a sensitive young man navigating the complexities of love, identity, and mental health alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones’s Marianne Sheridan.

The story unfolds across the landscapes of Ireland and beyond, following two souls bound by an inexplicable connection despite their vastly different social backgrounds. From the fictional town of Carricklea in County Sligo through the hallowed halls of Trinity College Dublin, we witness a relationship that shifts between friendship and romance, intimacy and distance, understanding and miscommunication. Their journey extends to Sweden during Marianne’s studies abroad and to a sun-drenched Italian villa, each location serving as a backdrop for their evolving dynamic.

What makes NORMAL PEOPLE particularly striking is how it captures the universal experience of young love while remaining deeply rooted in its Irish setting. The production team filmed extensively throughout Ireland, using Tubbercurry in County Sligo to represent Carricklea and capturing the wild beauty of Streedagh Point for the series’ memorable beach scenes. The authenticity extends to the university sequences, shot at the actual Trinity College Dublin with real students populating the background, lending an organic quality to the academic environment where much of Marianne and Connell’s relationship develops.

The series doesn’t shy away from difficult themes. As Marianne finds herself trapped in abusive relationships and Connell battles anxiety and depression, their connection becomes both a source of comfort and confusion. It’s this emotional honesty that allows NORMAL PEOPLE to transcend typical romantic drama, offering instead a meditation on how we shape and are shaped by the people we love.

For Mescal, NORMAL PEOPLE served as the launching pad for a career that has since seen him earn an Oscar nomination for AFTERSUN and take on the iconic role of Lucius in Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II. His portrayal of Connell revealed an actor capable of conveying profound vulnerability and strength, often within the same scene. The naturalistic performance style that would later make him such a compelling presence in A24’s intimate character study was already fully formed in this breakout role.

The series’ arrival on Netflix couldn’t be more perfectly timed. As Mescal continues to choose projects that challenge both himself and audiences, NORMAL PEOPLE reminds us of the foundation of emotional intelligence and authentic performance that underpins his most celebrated work. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or revisiting Marianne and Connell’s story, prepare for an experience that will leave you emotionally raw and deeply moved.

The production’s attention to detail extends even to the Italian sequences, where the villa Il Casale on Tenuta di Verzano in Lazio doubled for Marianne’s family retreat, creating a dreamlike escape that contrasts beautifully with the more grounded Irish settings. Every location choice serves the story’s emotional arc, creating a visual journey that mirrors the characters’ internal growth.

NORMAL PEOPLE stands as more than just the series that introduced Paul Mescal to the world. It’s a masterclass in adaptation, transforming Sally Rooney’s beloved novel into something that feels both literary and cinematic. As audiences prepare to fall in love with Marianne and Connell once again, they’ll also be witnessing the birth of one of contemporary cinema’s most exciting talents.

Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.

But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.

The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨ Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right. But that's just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist. From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year's race. The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️

Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O`Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature`s most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS.

Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️ Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O'Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature's most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS. Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming.

Set over one night inside Sardi`s restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating.

More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming. Set over one night inside Sardi's restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating. More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Paul Mescal and Josh O`Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨

The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters` world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself.

They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨ The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters' world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself. They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human!

Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO.

First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human! Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO. First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland`s own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal`s audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale.

Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein`s silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone`s rules.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT ** Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland's own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal's audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale. Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein's silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone's rules. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible.

Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface.

Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable!

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface. Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable! #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle`s mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening.

Production starts later this year through Chazelle`s Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting.

For Murphy, it`s another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams?

That`s not just a movie—that`s a masterclass waiting to happen.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle's mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening. Production starts later this year through Chazelle's Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting. For Murphy, it's another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams? That's not just a movie—that's a masterclass waiting to happen. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨

The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he`s completely unrecognizable.

Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller.

Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨ The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he's completely unrecognizable. Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller. Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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THE HISTORY OF SOUND in theatres Sep 12

THE HISTORY OF SOUND will hit theaters on September 12

THE HISTORY OF SOUND will hit theaters on September 12

Paul Mescal continues his impressive ascent in Hollywood with a leading role in the highly anticipated historical gay romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, set to hit theaters on September 12.

Fresh off its debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered a 65% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this Mubi acquisition sees Mescal star as Lionel opposite Josh O’Connor’s David. The film, a passion project for director Oliver Hermanus who first attached Mescal and O’Connor to the script in 2021, tells the poignant story of two young men who fall in love at the New England Conservatory during World War I, only to reunite years later for a profound journey across Northeastern America, collecting folk ballads.

Critics are already singling out Mescal’s performance, with Deadline’s chief film critic Pete Hammond hailing it as potentially “Mescal’s best work in films yet.” This impactful role further solidifies Mescal’s diverse and critically acclaimed recent career, which includes his Academy Award-nominated turn in AFTERSUN (2022), the acclaimed ALL OF US STRANGERS (2023), and his upcoming blockbuster GLADIATOR II (2024), demonstrating his range from intimate dramas to grand epics.

As THE HISTORY OF SOUND prepares for its North American release, potentially making a pit stop at the Toronto International Film Festival, it stands as another testament to Mescal’s discerning eye for compelling narratives and his undeniable talent.

Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.

But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.

The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥

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Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨ Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right. But that's just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist. From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year's race. The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BAFTA #BAFTAs #BAFTA2026 #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal #AndrewScott #CillianMurphy #RobbieRyan #Hamnet #AwardsSeason #IrishTalent #FilmTwitter #Filmmaking #IrishProud

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️

Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O`Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature`s most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS.

Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Aidan Turner is about to prove the pen is mightier than the sword 🗡️ Fresh from his scene-stealing turn as Declan O'Hara in RIVALS, Turner takes on one of literature's most dangerously charismatic figures: the Vicomte de Valmont in DANGEROUS LIAISONS. Mar 21 to Jun 6 at @nationaltheatre - more at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming.

Set over one night inside Sardi`s restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating.

More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott delivers a coolly contained Richard Rodgers in BLUE MOON, now streaming. Set over one night inside Sardi's restaurant during the 1943 opening of OKLAHOMA!, it unfolds as a rueful, jazz-inflected chamber piece—talky, intimate, devastating. More BLUE MOON at irishfilmtv.com.

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Paul Mescal and Josh O`Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨

The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters` world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself.

They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor are bringing something truly special to THE HISTORY OF SOUND 🎵✨ The two actors sang, reminisced, and opened up about this intimate musical journey. Recording onto actual wax cylinders gave them a tangible connection to their characters' world—the fragility of the medium mirrors the fragility of memory itself. They revealed which Beatles song their characters would love and discussed the upcoming Beatles biopics. What emerges most powerfully is the chemistry between them—THE HISTORY OF SOUND is ultimately about how music becomes the language through which we express what words cannot capture 🎬🎶 #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #TheHistoryOfSound #IndieFilm #MovieNews #FilmLovers #CinemaLovers #MusicInFilm #PeriodDrama #BritishCinema #Acting #Cinephile #NewRelease #thebeatles

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human!

Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO.

First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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Westeros is trading dragonfire for something a bit more human! Set nearly a century before GAME OF THRONES, HBO’s latest venture into the world of Ice and Fire, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, is now on #HBO. First look trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland`s own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal`s audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale.

Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein`s silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone`s rules.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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** NEW TRAILER ALERT ** Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Ireland's own Jessie Buckley delivers a career-defining performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal's audacious reimagining of a classic monster tale. Set in gritty 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! transforms Frankenstein's silent companion into a revolutionary force of nature—murdered, resurrected, and absolutely refusing to play by anyone's rules. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible.

Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface.

Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable!

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Lisa McGee (yes, the genius behind DERRY GIRLS) is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST and it sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. Three childhood friends—chaotic TV writer Saoirse, stressed mum-of-three Robyn, and dependable Dara—reunite for the wake of their estranged fourth friend. What starts as a simple journey across Ireland quickly spirals into something darker when eerie events unfold and a buried childhood secret threatens to surface. Mark your calendars for February 2026 because this Irish odyssey is going to be unmissable! #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #Netflix #NetflixSeries #LisaMcGee #DerryGirls #Belfast #ComediThriller #IrishDrama #IrishStories #MustWatch #ComingSoon #NewSeries #IrishWriters #IrishEntertainment #TVDrama #NetflixOriginal #BingeWorthy #IrishWomen

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle`s mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening.

Production starts later this year through Chazelle`s Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting.

For Murphy, it`s another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams?

That`s not just a movie—that`s a masterclass waiting to happen.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Fresh from wrapping THE IMMORTAL MAN, Cillian Murphy is teaming up with Daniel Craig and Michelle Williams for Damien Chazelle's mysterious new prison drama—and the buzz is already deafening. Production starts later this year through Chazelle's Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount distributing, but details remain sparse beyond the prison setting. For Murphy, it's another chance to do what he does best: portray men under impossible pressure with that signature intensity and precision. A contained prison environment with Craig and Williams? That's not just a movie—that's a masterclass waiting to happen. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #CillianMurphy #DamienChazelle #DanielCraig #MichelleWilliams #Hollywood #MovieNews #ComingSoon #Paramount #Oppenheimer #OscarWinner #PrisonDrama #NewMovie #FilmProduction #ActorLife

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨

The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he`s completely unrecognizable.

Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller.

Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.

#Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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Barry Keoghan is having a MOMENT 🎬✨ The Dublin actor just dropped the trailer for CRIME 101 (hitting screens February 13!) and he's completely unrecognizable. Keoghan goes head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo in this intense crime thriller. Watch new trailer now at irishfilmtv.com. #Ireland #Irish #Movies #Film #Television #TV #Cinema #Irishmovies #IrishFilm #IrishCinema #Actor #ActorsLife #IrishActor #BarryKeoghan #Crime101 #PeakyBlinders #ChrisHemsworth #HalleBerry #MarkRuffalo #CillianMurphy #PaulMescal #TheBeatles #Hollywood #IrishTalent #Dublin

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HAMNET gets awards season release date

HAMNET secures awards season release date

HAMNET secures awards season release date

The unstoppable ascent of Paul Mescal’s career takes another impressive turn as Chloe Zhao’s highly anticipated film HAMNET secures a prime awards season release. Focus Features will debut the Shakespeare-era historical drama in limited release on November 27 before expanding nationwide on December 12, strategically positioning it between major blockbusters ZOOTOPIA 2 and James Cameron’s AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH.

The Irish actor, who first captured international attention with his breakout role in “Normal People,” continues to demonstrate his remarkable versatility. Currently delivering powerful performances off-Broadway in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Mescal is simultaneously preparing for what might be his most high-profile role yet as Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopic. This four-part epic will feature an impressive ensemble including Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.

HAMNET, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling 2020 novel that has sold two million copies and been translated into 40 languages, fictionalizes the life of Shakespeare’s son who died at a young age and explores the profound love story that ultimately inspired the creation of HAMLET. Mescal stars as William Shakespeare opposite Jessie Buckley as his wife Agnes, with Joe Alwyn portraying Bartholomew and Jacobi Jupe in the titular role of Hamnet.

The film represents a significant return for director Chloe Zhao, who made history as only the second woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Director with her 2020 masterpiece NOMADLAND. Zhao co-wrote the screenplay with O’Farrell herself and has assembled an extraordinary production team including heavyweight producers Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes.

Mescal’s co-star Jessie Buckley is experiencing her own career momentum, with her next role coming in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein spinoff THE BRIDE! opposite Christian Bale. The pairing of these two formidable Irish talents in HAMNET creates extraordinary anticipation for what promises to be a deeply emotional historical drama.

As HAMNET prepares to make its mark during the competitive awards season, it further cements Mescal’s transformation from television breakthrough to genuine movie star. His thoughtful choice of challenging, prestige projects with acclaimed directors suggests an actor committed to crafting a career of substance and artistic merit rather than mere celebrity. With HAMNET’s release and the Beatles biopic on the horizon, Paul Mescal’s trajectory in cinema continues its meteoric rise with no signs of slowing down.

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The Beatles biopic cast revealed

Beatles biopic cast revealed

Beatles biopic cast revealed

In a bold cinematic venture unlike any other, Sam Mendes has assembled an all-star cast of today’s most captivating young actors to bring the legendary story of THE BEATLES to life. This unprecedented project, officially titled THE BEATLES – A FOUR-FILM CINEMATIC EVENT, will feature Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.

The announcement, made at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday, confirms what many fans had been eagerly anticipating. The audience at Caesar’s Palace was treated to heartfelt video messages from the four stars, with Mendes himself presenting the ambitious project. “THE BEATLES changed my understanding of music,” the 59-year-old filmmaker revealed. “I’ve been trying to make a movie about them for years.”

What makes this project revolutionary is its unique structure – four intersecting films, each told from the perspective of one band member, creating what Mendes describes as the “first bingable theatrical experience.” This marks a historic moment as Apple Corps Ltd. and the band have granted the rights to their life stories and music for the big screen for the first time. The films are scheduled for release in April 2028, with production expected to span an entire year.

The casting has generated particular excitement as it brings together some of the most celebrated young talents in film today. Mescal, known for his work in NORMAL PEOPLE and GLADIATOR II, will embody McCartney, while Dickinson of BABYGIRL and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS fame takes on the role of Lennon. Keoghan, who captivated audiences in SALTBURN, will play Starr, and Quinn, soon to appear in THE FANTASTIC FOUR, completes the quartet as Harrison.

“I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” Mendes stated when first announcing the project in February 2024. This innovative approach to biographical storytelling promises to redefine cinematic experiences, offering audiences a comprehensive and immersive journey through the lives and music of the iconic British rock band that transformed popular culture forever.

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Mescal in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire

Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire

Tennessee Williams’ haunting classic A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE has returned to New York with fresh wounds and raw nerves, now playing at Brooklyn Academy of Music in a stripped-down London import starring Paul Mescal, the Irish actor whose meteoric rise continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Fresh from commanding the Roman arena in Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II, Mescal brings a youthful vitality and magnetic presence to Stanley Kowalski, the role immortalized by Marlon Brando. His performance stands as testament to his remarkable versatility, seamlessly transitioning from epic historical blockbusters to intimate psychological drama with the confidence of an actor far beyond his years.

Rebecca Frecknall’s minimalist production—running a brisk three hours—reduces Williams’ humid New Orleans setting to its bare essentials: a square platform suggesting a boxing ring without ropes, surrounded by darkness. A percussionist perched above the stage punctuates moments of tension and violence like audible manifestations of Blanche’s deteriorating psyche. This stark approach, which might have been electrifying in a smaller venue, sometimes struggles to connect across the expansive Harvey Theater, creating a self-conscious distance that works against the play’s inherent intimacy.

Patsy Ferran’s Blanche DuBois trembles on the edge of sanity throughout, her jittery portrayal emphasizing the character’s fragility and impending psychological collapse rather than lingering in her faded Southern glamour. Unlike other recent productions—the 2009 Sydney production with Cate Blanchett that sold out BAM but never reached Broadway, or the disappointing 2005 and 2012 Broadway revivals with Natasha Richardson and Nicole Ari Parker respectively—this interpretation refuses to indulge in Blanche’s delusions of gentility or invite the audience to share in her fantasies.

Frecknall, who previously divided critics with her Broadway revival of CABARET, opts for stylized movement and percussive punctuation over the dreamy, poetic atmosphere traditionally associated with Williams’ work. The violence feels gratuitous at times, the concept heavy-handed. Yet Mescal’s presence grounds the production, his Stanley representing another impressive credential in a career that has rapidly evolved from indie darling in NORMAL PEOPLE to commanding Hollywood star. As he continues this remarkable trajectory between stage and screen, this STREETCAR ultimately serves as further evidence of Mescal’s extraordinary talent and range, even when the production surrounding him fails to fully realize Williams’ tragic vision of desire and delusion in the American South.

More Paul Mescal

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Paul Mescal in GLADIATOR 2
ALL OF US STRANGERS now streaming
Mescal and Scott take The Co-Star Test

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