Domhnall Gleeson is stepping into uncharted comedic territory with Peacock’s upcoming workplace series THE PAPER, marking a fascinating pivot in a career that has seen him traverse galaxies far, far away and navigate the corridors of both indie darlings and major studio blockbusters. The Irish actor, who has built a reputation as one of cinema’s most versatile performers, takes on the role of Ned Sampson, the optimistic new editor-in-chief of a failing Ohio newspaper in this quasi-spinoff of THE OFFICE.
The casting represents an intriguing choice for Gleeson, whose recent filmography reads like a masterclass in genre diversity. Fresh off his haunting performance in THE PATIENT, where he delivered a career-defining turn as a captive therapist, Gleeson has proven his dramatic chops time and again. His work in FRANK showcased his ability to find humor in darkness, while his roles in the STAR WARS sequel trilogy as General Hux demonstrated his capacity for both menace and unexpected comic relief. More recently, his appearances in RUN and his continued collaboration with directors like Lenny Abrahamson have solidified his status as an actor unafraid to take creative risks.
The ensemble surrounding Gleeson includes Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, and THE OFFICE veteran Oscar Nuñez, suggesting the show will blend fresh faces with familiar comedic sensibilities. For Gleeson, this represents his most prominent television role in years, a strategic move that allows him to explore the kind of sustained character development that his film work, while excellent, rarely affords.
What’s particularly fascinating about Gleeson’s career trajectory is how he has managed to remain both critically respected and commercially viable without ever seeming to chase trends or make obvious career moves. THE PAPER continues this pattern, offering him the chance to work within an established comedic framework while creating something genuinely new. The trailer’s glimpses of newspaper office dynamics suggest the show will mine humor from the particular pressures of local journalism in an era of media consolidation and digital disruption.
For viewers, THE PAPER represents the rare opportunity to see a proven dramatic actor stretch his comedic muscles in an extended format. Gleeson’s natural intensity and emotional intelligence could provide the perfect counterbalance to the mockumentary style that made THE OFFICE such a cultural phenomenon. Whether he can capture lightning in a bottle twice remains to be seen, but his track record suggests he’s exactly the kind of actor who thrives when given the space to surprise audiences with his range and commitment to character.
Some ghosts don`t stay buried.
Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelbyun THE IMMORTAL MAN - older, greyer, and facing the legacy he left behind.
His son runs the Blinders now. His past won`t let him rest. One choice will change everything. 👑💔
Cinemas March 6 • Netflix March 20
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✨ EXCLUSIVE: Eve Hewson is heading back to Dublin.
Joining forces with acclaimed director Lenny Abrahamson, the Irish actress is set to star in a stunning new period drama that transports us to 1970s Dublin—a city pulsing with cultural complexity and untold stories.
The film will explore the vibrant Jewish community of the era, with Hewson joined by acclaimed English actor Tom Burke and breakthrough talent Shane Meagher. A reunion of Abrahamson`s trusted collaborators (hello, NORMAL PEOPLE magic ✨), this ensemble promises something truly special.
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MOBLAND Season Two is underway!
Irish actors @piersmorgan and @scandalous_13 are back and this season promises to be something else entirely!
Season One made history as one of Paramount+`s biggest ever debuts, and if the word coming out of production is anything to go by, they`re not here to play it safe.
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Liam Neeson returns to theatres in COLD STORAGE - the kind of film that makes you laugh, makes your skin crawl, and then makes you laugh again!
A 1979 NASA cover-up. An alien fungus sealed in a government vault. And two underpaid warehouse workers who just became humanity`s last hope.
Sharp. Funny. Genuinely unsettling. More Liam at irishfilmtv.com.
Brendan Gleeson returns to THE WEIR as cameras roll in Ireland, bringing Conor McPherson`s haunting stage masterpiece to the screen.
Fresh off a five-star West End run that WhatsOnStage called "staggeringly good," the entire acclaimed cast is back to capture the magic of this modern Irish classic.
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When Emerald Fennell texted @alisonjoliver about joining WUTHERING HEIGHTS, the answer was immediate: yes.
"I just love her so much that I would do anything she was doing," Oliver says about reuniting with Fennell after SALTBURN.
The film is now in theatres, more at irishfilmtv.com.
Barry Keoghan has arrived.
The Dublin actor who made us unable to look away in SALTBURN is now going head-to-head with Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry in CRIME 101 — and he`s not just keeping up, he`s stealing scenes.
This isn`t just another role—this is Keoghan proving he belongs among Hollywood`s heaviest hitters, taking his Love/Hate juice straight to LA and reminding everyone that sometimes the hungriest actor in the room is the most dangerous one.
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One man. Eight characters. Pure theatrical magic. ✨
Andrew Scott`s VANYA won Best Play Revival at the WhatsOnStage Awards after its triumphant West End run at the Duke of York`s Theatre and now tops the list of best one-man shows of recent times.
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HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST drops Feb 12 on Netflix.
DERRY GIRLS star Saoirse Monica Jackson has been talking about the new series and her excitement is absolutely contagious.
Landing on Galentine`s Day feels perfect for this kind of ladies-celebrating-ladies energy.
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