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.
Graham Norton is stepping into uncharted territory with THE NEIGHBOURHOOD—an ITV gameshow that`s about to flip the reality TV script entirely.
What happens when you put everyday people in extraordinary circumstances and ask them to compete against their neighbors for serious money?
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17 years old. A trip to Holland. Two Irish lads with big dreams and zero idea what was coming.
That`s where Ciarán Hinds and Liam Neeson bonded—and it changed everything. 🎬
In a beautiful moment on the Late Late Show, Hinds reflected on the power of those formative years—and why family, not accolades, is what truly matters. 💫
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72 hours. One decision. Everything on the line.
Andrew Scott is stepping into one of WWII`s most untold stories in the upcoming film PRESSURE—where a meteorologist`s weather forecast became the most consequential prediction in history.
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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬
From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.
In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.
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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.
Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.
The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.
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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.
A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!
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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨
Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.
This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.
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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *
This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.
The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?
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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.
Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.
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