Irish actor Brendan Gleeson better get ready to spend some time in the make-up chair, to achieve a certain orange hue. Gleeson has signed on to play President Donald Trump in a forthcoming TV miniseries based on the book A Higher Loyalty by former FBI director James Comey. Further details are still sketchy, with reports suggesting that the series might air on Showtime, or the … [Read more...] about Gleeson soon to take on the Metamorphosis of Donald Trump
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From The Paper Press to the Small Screen
The ascension of Sally Rooney from promising young Irish writer to A-list entertainment mogul continues at a breathtaking pace. The latest proof? A fawning report in Vanity Fair, from the set of the much-buzzed-about TV series based on her book Normal People. The swanky magazine describes Rooney’s novel as a “complex portrait of modern love, touching on class and … [Read more...] about From The Paper Press to the Small Screen
You Won’t Want to “Pass” on this.
In other adaptation news, Irish actress Ruth Negga has taken a lead role in a highly anticipated film called Passing, based on the groundbreaking novel of the same name. Passing will also star Tessa Thompson (who appeared in the Irish Famine era TV show Copper) and be directed by actress Rebecca Hall. Passing is based on the novel by Nella Larsen. Published in 1929, it is … [Read more...] about You Won’t Want to “Pass” on this.
Horgan to Take Centre Stage
Don’t tell Sharon Horgan the movie musical is dead. The Irish writer and actress has joined the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, a musical drama based on the hit show of the same name. The cast also features Max Harwood, Richard E. Grant, and Sarah Lancashire. The plot was inspired by real-life events, which are pretty well summed up by the title of a 2011 documentary: … [Read more...] about Horgan to Take Centre Stage
Buckley to Break Boundaries in FARGO Season 4
Decades from now, when we look back on this era of “peak TV,” shows like The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Breaking Bad are sure to appear near the top of many “Best Of” lists. But in the humble opinion of this entertainment writer, the FX series Fargo deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as those other iconic shows. On the surface, the show would seem destined to … [Read more...] about Buckley to Break Boundaries in FARGO Season 4