Irish America
Irish America
Raves for Hamnet The most British of artists is getting an Irish makeover – and critics are loving it. And in late November, audiences will get a chance to see Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as William and Agnes Shakespeare in the film Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s celebrated novel of the same name. Do not go see this movie expecting the famous play with the “to be or … [Read more...] about hibernia • Irish Eye On Hollywood
What’s Next For Say Nothing Cast? The nine-part Northern Ireland drama Say Nothing, based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book, is a massive hit for Hulu’s streaming service. “In setting, subject matter, and theme, the series stands refreshingly apart from most American programming . . . it is one of the year’s finest shows,” raved New Yorker magazine. Vulture.com put it more … [Read more...] about hibernia • Irish Eye On Hollywood
The online streaming platform Netflix premiered 'House of Guinness' on September 25, 2025, telling the epic story of one of Europe’s most famous and enduring dynasties – the Guinness family. The show is based on a concept developed by Guinness heir Ivana Lowell, who wrote an initial treatment about her family's history. She approached Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky … [Read more...] about House of Guinness
Oscars Moments There was good, bad and ugly news for the Irish at the Academy Awards back in March. Of the 20 nominees in the Oscar acting categories, five were Irish – which computes to 25 percent, an amazing statistic for a nation whose entire population is not much bigger than that of the City of Los Angeles. The good news: there were two Irish winners at the Oscars, Ross … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Irish Eye on Hollywood
The Irish Roots of Yellowstone One of the surprise hits of TV’s streaming era is the Kevin Costner neo-Western Yellowstone. Now, fans of the show will be getting a look at the Dutton clan’s origin story –which features an Irish immigrant in a central role. The new Paramount TV adventure series, entitled 1923, stars show biz legends Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Irish Eye on Hollywood
