Hollywood is full of super talented actors, musicians, and athletes, but many of those stars also have crazy and weird hidden talents.
01.08.2023 - 15:37 / ok.co.uk
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Jack Gleeson, the actor known for portraying the detestable Joffrey Baratheon in the iconic series Game of Thrones, has unveiled a dramatic new look for his role in a BBC reboot. The former Lannister blonde hair is gone, replaced by spiky brunette locks and a matching moustache, making him nearly unrecognizable from his infamous character.The talented actor will now grace the screen in the upcoming series of The Famous Five, inspired by Enid Blyton's beloved novels and short stories.
Playing the character Wentworth, Jack joins a stellar cast, including Diana Quick as Mrs. Wentworth and a talented young ensemble, led by Diaana Babnicova as George, Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, and Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne, with Timmy the dog taking on the role of their loyal companion Kip.
The BBC teased that the series would take viewers on a thrilling journey, following the five young adventurers through “treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger, and astounding secrets in an unforgettable odyssey”. Filmed across the picturesque landscapes of the South West of the UK, the show promises to evoke the “power of camaraderie between the fearless young heroes”.
Jack Gleeson's appearance in The Famous Five comes as a pleasant surprise to fans, as he had previously expressed thoughts of retiring from professional acting after Game of Thrones. According to The Irish Independent, in 2012 the now-31-year-old said: “After Game Of Thrones I’d be happy to do some amateur plays but I don’t think I want to do any more professional acting.” He continued at the time: “I’d like to be an academic, a philosophy lecturer if possible.
Hollywood is full of super talented actors, musicians, and athletes, but many of those stars also have crazy and weird hidden talents.
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Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's kids are all grown up! On Thursday, Ava and Deacon Phillippe stepped out to attend an event together — without their famous parents.The siblings were all smiles as they attended the Molly Dickson x Madewell Celebration Event, which was held in West Hollywood, California, on Thursday.Ava, 23, looked cool in a denim mini skirt and white crop top, while her younger brother, 19-year-old Deacon, opted for a pants and bomber jacket look.The duo happily posed together at the event and looked remarkably similar to their famous parents, who were married from 1999 to 2008.Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon in 2002Ava and Deacon even posed in a photo booth at the event. The elder sibling shared the pics on her Instagram Story, quipping alongside them, «These genes love your jeans.»Deacon also posted photos from the event, thanking the organizers for letting him and Ava «take dumb sibling pics.»When ET spoke with Ryan in February, he opened up about his kids' future in the entertainment industry.«The focus is really music, that's what he's in school for right now,» the proud dad said of Deacon.
And just like that, we have another contestant confirmed for Strictly - this time Bobby Brazier - best known to fans as Freddie Slater from EastEnders.The handsome curly-haired 20-year-old is set to join forces with Adam Thomas and set hearts racing as he dons full-on glitter, tight trousers and plenty of fake tan and takes to the dancefloor next month. But first, OK! takes a look at the actor's life away from the Square. Before finding fame and arriving on-set last September though, Freddie worked in a milkshake shop.
Game Of Thrones star Jack Gleeson has come out of retirement to appear in the BBC reboot of The Famous Five.The actor, who starred in the HBO fantasy series as King Joffrey Baratheon, has swapped his signature Lannister blonde hair for a spiky brunette mullet and matching moustache, as revealed in a first-look image for the new BBC series.Inspired by the novels and short stories by Enid Blyton, The Famous Five follows a group of five individuals as they set out on a number of exciting adventures, many of which have been depicted several times throughout the years on film and TV.Gleeson, who previously suggested that he was considering retiring from professional acting before returning to the small screen, is playing a character called Wentworth, opposite Diana Quick’s Mrs.
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Hollywood is full of super talented actors, musicians, and athletes, but many of those stars also have crazy and weird hidden talents.
So what’s Nicolas Winding Refn been up to lately, besides advocating for WGA and SAG guild members to “burn it all down”? He’s hard at work in the UK shooting his next TV series after “Copenhagen Cowboy.” And it’s a strange project for Refn to do, to say the least. The Danish director is adapting Enid Blyton‘s “The Famous Book” children’s book series for the BBC.
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Naman Ramachandran Casting for the beloved “Famous Five” stories of Enid Blyton, which are being reimagined for the BBC and ZDF by Nicolas Winding Refn, has been revealed. Diaana Babnicova is playing the role of George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne, playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage. Making up the fifth member of the “Famous Five” is Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross playing Timmy the dog.
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