Liam Neeson and Ciaran Hinds have wrapped up their latest prestige project – Martin Scorsese’s new movie. The film’s producer recently said Scorsese is now editing the movie Silence, which is about the persecution of two Jesuit priests in 17th Century Japan. (In other words, it’s a far cry from being yet another movie in which Liam Neeson cracks skulls to save someone with his … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
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Trainspotting – The Sequel
Speaking of folks with Irish parents, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has made some of the most respected and praised movies in recent years, including Slumdog Millionaire and, more recently, Steve Jobs. But the Scottish-born Boyle introduced himself to the world with a wild little independent flick called Trainspotting. Well, published reports now suggest that a … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
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Fassbender Thriller
Michael Fassbender – whose mother was from Antrim and who was raised in Kerry – has done the serious art film thing, from Shame (which earned him a slew of award nominations) to 12 Years a Slave to his recent Shakespearean turn in MacBeth. So now it’s time to bring on the video games and superheroes! Next year, look for Fassbender in a film based on the popular game Assassin’s … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
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Eve Hewson in Robin Hood
Looking ahead to 2017, the aforementioned Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly producing a Robin Hood origin movie. The cast has not yet been assembled, but one actress who has apparently landed a role is Dubliner Eve Hewson – daughter of Bono – who is slated to play Maid Marion. ♦ … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
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Casting “The Rising”
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Dublin, which paved the way for (first) the Irish War for Independence and then the partition of Ireland north and south.
Plenty of events are already slated to mark this momentous date – including a much-anticipated movie chronicling all of the events and players.
Belfast-born filmmaker Kevin McCann is teaming up … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Casting “The Rising”