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Ripley, aired today, and is already receiving positive reviews from critics.Starring Fleabag’s Andrew Scott in the titular role, the eight-episode series is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel The Talented Mr Ripley.The story follows Scott’s character as he takes on a job assignment to take a trip to Italy in an attempt to persuade his employer’s son, Dickie Greenleaf (played by Johnny Flynn), to return home from Europe.As the series progresses, Tom Ripley works his way into the lives of Dickie and his girlfriend Marge (Dakota Fanning) and the story takes a dark turn.The novel has been adapted several times before, most famously in 1999 with a feature film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow in the lead roles.Now, the psychological thriller story takes its form in a television series, shot entirely in black and white.The Guardian’s five-star review, written by Lucy Mangan, praises the talent of the star-studded cast, saying on Scott: “At the heart of it all, and in virtually every scene, is Scott … There is something for everyone to relate to in him – a dark everyman figure.

Stranger Things star Brett Gelman has spoken out after a third bookstore cancelled his signing event, following backlash surrounding his views on Israel.Book Soup in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, was set to be the next stop on the star’s debut book tour, promoting his short story collection, The Terrifying Realm Of The Possible: Nearly True Stories (set for release on March 19).However, similarly to bookstores in San Francisco and Winnetka, Illinois, Book Soup have cancelled his appearance. The decision comes after Gelman has been outspoken in support of Israel, particularly following the attack by Hamas on the Supernova music festival in October 2023.An initial statement released by Book Soup said that it “feels very strongly that a free society should protect individuals’ freedom of thought and expression,” before clarifying that the cancellation was in the interest of safety for Gelman, the staff and the attendees.According to the Los Angeles Times, the Fleabag star responded: “I am really wondering if there was any direct threat made.

All Of Us Strangers, released in cinemas this week, and recently uncovered some details about their friendship during an exclusive interview with NME.Scott, best-known to fans of BBC sitcom Fleabag as the ‘Hot Priest’, revealed his reaction to Mescal dressing up as the character for Halloween in 2022. The image, which also features Mescal’s Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones in costume as Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s titular ‘Fleabag’, went viral and has since become a frequently referenced moment in Mescal’s career.

The nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes have been announced! The list of TV shows, miniseries, and films that are competing for one of the most prestigious honors in Hollywood is flush with not only LGBTQ actors, producers, and songwriters, but plenty of programs and movies that appeal to the community.It’s going to be a very gay Golden Globes, and we can’t wait to see who wins!The following list isn’t a complete rundown of every nominee this year who identifies as part of the LGBTQ community, just some of the most prominent and beloved. Colman Domingo — RustinColman Domingo isn’t just a first-time Golden Globe nominee – he may soon become an Oscar nominee for the first time as well.

Andrew Scott has revealed that he was encouraged by various people in the film and television industry to keep his sexuality to himself.The Fleabag actor – who is starring in All Of Us Strangers, set to release in January 2024 – has told GQ that he “was encouraged, by people in the industry who I really admired and who had my best interests at heart, to keep that [to myself].”He went on to say, “I understand why they gave that advice, but I’m also glad that I eventually ignored it.”In 2013, the Sherlock actor ‘came out’ in an interview in The Independent. On the experience, Scott told GQ, “Sometimes I find the prurient nature of the way we talk about it a little bit exhausting.

Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge is rumoured to be in talks to both co-write and direct the next James Bond film, according to reports.As noted by The Mail, Waller-Bridge is reportedly Bond producer Barbara Broccoli’s “first choice” to co-write and direct the upcoming new Bond movie.Waller-Bridge was brought in for the last Bond film, No Time To Die, and helped to write parts of the script for that. According to a source who spoke to The Mail, they were impressed with how she brought “humour and pathos to the film.”The source reportedly added: “Everyone adored working with her.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law head writer Jessica Gao has said the show was partly inspired by Fleabag.Tatiana Maslany plays lawyer Jennifer Walters in the upcoming Marvel series, which follows her transformation into She-Hulk after receiving an emergency blood transfusion from cousin Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo).As shown in a trailer released in May, the show is pitched as a straight-up comedy. Speaking to Total Film, Gao said they “talked a lot about Fleabag” in the show’s development.Maslany said: “The irreverence of [Fleabag] and the sense of humour… there’s a lot there that I can definitely see that they drew from as inspiration.”The show’s approach was in direct response to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which hasn’t focused so much on everyday life.

Amazon Prime Video.According to Deadline, the currently untitled show will start shooting by the end of the year, although details on the premise are being kept under wraps.This will be the first show she’s created under her three-year deal with Amazon Studios, which she signed back in September 2019.The deal came after the acclaimed second season of Fleabag, which picked up three awards at the 2019 Primetime Emmys.Speaking about the deal at the time, Waller-Bridge said: “I’m insanely excited to be continuing my relationship with Amazon. Working with the team on Fleabag was the creative partnership dreams are made of.

House Of The Dragon, the upcoming prequel to HBO‘s Game Of Thrones, has announced seven new additions to its ensemble cast.The 10-episode series is currently filming, and is due to reach the streaming service in January 2022.Joining the show are Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall (Vikings, Devs), David Horovitch, Graham McTavish (The Witcher, Outlander), Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson (Fleabag), and Gavin Spokes.Find the new cast’s character descriptions below.Ryan Corr as Ser Harwin ‘Breakbones’

Only Fools and Horses, Fleabag, Derry Girls and Doctor Who as key examples of such content that has simultaneously managed to secure international success.“Global investment is extremely welcome, but I want to make sure it doesn’t water down British creativity or the British brand,” he said in his speech.He added: “Public service broadcasters have a unique role and I want them to continue producing shows that allow people in every corner of the UK to see their lives reflected on screen, and that

Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Indiana Jones 5 has been revealed.The new film, which is currently shooting in Glasgow, will see Waller-Bridge star opposite Harrison Ford in an unknown role.

Fleabag gin, with all of the profits going to the festival where the show began.Waller-Bridge has said that the bottle is to feature a handwritten message from her co-star Andrew Scott.“If that isn’t incentive enough to hunt one down and hold it against your cheek, I don’t know what is,” the comedian said in a statement.The themed gin has been launched to help emerging artists so that they can get to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022.

Fast And Furious stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster have said they wanted Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge to join the franchise to punch up the script.Brewster told The Hollywood Reporter that she and Rodriguez were considering reaching out to Waller-Bridge, before she was announced as co-writer on the new James Bond film No Time To Die.“I would see Phoebe Waller-Bridge to join,” Brewster said when asked about her dream collaborators for the franchise.“It’s funny, because Michelle

Phoebe Bridgers has given a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her video for ‘Savior Complex’ – watch below.Released earlier this month, the black-and-white visuals star Normal People‘s Paul Mescal and were directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve).In a new video shared today (December 10), we see Bridgers, Waller-Bridge and Mescal filming in the British Isles.

Sian Clifford says Fleabag changed her life – but the acclaimed comedy will not be making a return.

Fleabag might never have happened had it not been for Sian Clifford convincing Phoebe Waller-Bridge to do it, Clifford has revealed.The second and final season of the acclaimed sitcom aired in 2019 and saw Waller-Bridge winning Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Writer, ­Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – the latter seeing her becoming the first Brit to win it in 38 years.However, Clifford – who plays Claire on the show – has revealed in a new interview that

Fleabag‘s Phoebe Waller-Bridge has confirmed that the show will never return, having previously expressed a desire to revisit it in the future.The acclaimed sitcom ended in 2019 and saw Waller-Bridge winning Emmys  for Outstanding Comedy Writer, ­Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – the latter seeing her becoming the first Brit to win it in 38 years.Speaking to The Mirror, Waller-Bridge confirmed that the show had reached its natural conclusion.“I think we

His Dark Materials has confirmed a Fleabag reunion for Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott.The pair, who starred together in the second season of Waller-Bridge’s dark comedy series, are set to reunite on screen in the fantasy drama as a human and dæmon.Scott, who broke the news during Comic-Con@Home on Thursday (July 23), revealed that Waller-Bridge will have a small voiceover role in His Dark Materials as his character John Parry’s osprey dæmon Sayan Kötör.“What’s beautiful to me about the

Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said that she never called Andrew Scott’s character the Hot Priest.The nickname, which quickly took over the internet when season two of Waller-Bridge’s show aired last year, comes from the fact that Scott’s Priest character is not actually given a name.In a recent BAFTA panel ahead of the BAFTA television awards, Waller-Bridge said that she did not choose the popular name herself.

Normal People stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal reunited for a comedy special alongside Fleabag actor Andrew Scott.

Normal People and Fleabag collided last night (jUNE 26) for Irish charity fundraiser RTÉ Does Comic Relief.In one of two sketches that reunited Normal People‘s Connell and Marianne – played by Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones – the two characters confessed their sins to a priest revealed to be Andrew Scott’s character from Fleabag.Mescal also shared photos from the shoot, showing the three stars together. “Well this happened!” he said on Instagram.

Fleabag, Chernobyl, and Succession have been named among the 30 most compelling and empowering TV series to pick up 2020 Peabody Awards.Dickinson, David Makes Man, The Simpsons, When They See Us, Ramy, Watchmen, and Stranger Things have also been honored by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication panel at the University of Georgia, while the documentaries singled out for Peabody applause include Apollo 11, For Sama, Surviving R. Kelly, and The Edge of Democracy.Dolly Parton’s

Jodie Comer and Glenda Jackson will compete for the Leading Actress gong at the 2020 BAFTA TV Awards.

For those looking for any Emmy Awards trends in the 2020 BAFTA Television Awards, there were decidedly few. Thanks to a different qualification calendar, the HBO mini-series “Chernobyl” and Amazon Prime and BBC’s “Fleabag” dominated the proceedings.

Andrew Scott took on his much-loved role as the Hot Priest in Fleabag because he was tired of playing the villain.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge was taken aback when she revisited her original Fleabag scripts.

Fleabag star Sian Clifford has said she felt like she had “a physical pressure” on her back prior to the release of the show’s second series.

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One of the best comedy, dramas to come out in recent times, in my opinion, has to be Fleabag! The British series, which is created, written by and stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the titular role, is about a complex woman named Fleabag living in London, going through trials and tribulations, like dealing with her family drama and falling in love with a priest.

Creator is raising money for health workers and theatre freelancers

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director JJ Abrams is all praise for Phoebe Waller Bridge's show Fleabag. The director JJ Abrams was a guest speaker at a screenwriting summit.

Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson are two lovers reunited in the fast-paced trailer for Run.

BBC Three and Amazon Prime Video show “Fleabag” was popular at the U.K.’s annual Royal Television Society Programme Awards, picking up gongs for scripted comedy and comedy writer for Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Meanwhile, Craig Mazin won best drama writer for HBO and Sky Atlantic’s “Chernobyl.”

The U.K.’s Broadcasting Press Guild held its 46th Television and Radio Awards at London’s Banking Hall on Friday, with “Chernobyl” and “The Virtues” among the winners.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, James McAvoy, and Wendell Pierce are among the stars who have secured top nominations for the 2020 Olivier Awards.

The live production of Fleabag has been nominated for the best entertainment or comedy play prize at the Olivier Awards.