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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson star in Audible Pride And Prejudice adaption
Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson star in Audible Pride And Prejudice adaption Bafta winner Abela, who stars in BBC Two drama Industry, will play romantic heroine Elizabeth Bennet, while Babygirl actor Dickinson will play her suitor Mr Darcy in the production, which will be released on September 9 Marisa Abela attends the BFI London Film Festival (Image: Getty Images ) Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson are to star in an Audible audiobook adaption of Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice. Bafta winner Abela, who stars in BBC Two drama Industry, will play romantic heroine Elizabeth Bennet, while Babygirl actor Dickinson will play her suitor Mr Darcy in the production, which will be released on September 9. Abela, 28, said of her role: "Elizabeth Bennet is one of the most fiercely intelligent and iconic characters in literature, and stepping into her shoes has been an incredible honour. "What I love about this adaptation is how it lets us hear her inner world in such a vivid, intimate way - it feels both timeless and fresh. "Recording this with such a phenomenal cast and team was a true joy, and I can't wait for listeners to experience it." The audiobook will also star Will Poulter as Mr Wickham, Jessie Buckley as Caroline Bingley and Bill Nighy as Mr Bennet. Article continues below Dickinson, 28, added: "Playing Mr Darcy was an amazing experience. I've always known him as this iconic character, but getting to really dive into the novel through this process gave me a whole new appreciation for him and the world. "Being part of such a talented cast made it even better. It's a real privilege to be part of something so timeless." The rest of the cast includes Glenn Close, who will be taking on the role of Lady Catherine De Bourgh, Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Mrs Bennet and David Gyasi as Mr Gardiner. Pride And Prejudice will be released in English, Castilian Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese, with each version featuring a local cast. Aurelie de Troyer, head of regional content for Europe at Audible, said: "It's remarkable how Pride And Prejudice has stood the test of time globally to be one of every generation's favourite love stories. "Lulu Raczka's script is thrilling and conveys all of Jane Austen's energy in an engaging, modern way. "Through the intimacy of audio, we have the unique ability to make the passion and romance truly electric and Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson's chemistry as Elizabeth and Darcy is undeniable." Audible says the new version is "faithful to the original text", and features "a unique interior perspective from Elizabeth". The original novel was published by Austen in 1813, and has been adapted a number of times for film, television and theatre. Article continues below Arguably the best known of these is the 1995 BBC TV version starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. A 2005 film adaptation starred Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. In April, Netflix announced that Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden would star in a Pride And Prejudice series on the streaming platform.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Radhika Apte opens up on her life as a new mother: It's incredible but also very hard
Radhika Apte gave a shocker to her fans last year when she attended the premiere of her film Sister Midnight at the BFI London Film Festival. The actor came at the red carpet flaunting a baby bump for the first time, and now that the film has recently released in India, Radhika Apte is enjoying talking about it. Living in London, the actor was away from the limelight, and she even gave birth to her daughter with husband Benedict Taylor, away from all the attention in December 2024. Ask her if it felt empowering being able to share her news on her own terms, and a nonchalant Radhika says, 'Not really. It came out because of work only, otherwise nobody would have known. I had to attend the premiere, and I was pregnant. So, people found out. I didn't really care though. If it would have come out early or later, it wouldn't have mattered. I was never going to announce that 'oh, I'm pregnant'. The bump was a very visible cue.' But the actor insists that she is loving getting to enjoy this beautiful phase of her life away from the cameras. 'It has been refreshing. I just love not being looked at constantly; that's quite liberating. I'm not somebody who's heavily on social media or takes selfies or pictures of everything. So, it's been nice to not look at yourself from a camera lens, because what happens in that situation is that you start thinking about yourself from the lens. It's really helping me get my focus back into my own body and mind,' she says. However, Radhika adds that not having work during her pregnancy wasn't a conscious choice: 'I did not work because I couldn't. There was no offer or roles for me with the body I had at the moment.' But she is enjoying exploring this phase of motherhood as she gushes, 'It's a little early to say because it's so brand new and fresh, but it's incredible and amazing, and also very hard. I'm new to this motherhood, but it's going great so far.' Has she witnessed any change in herself as a mum and she quips, 'I don't have the brain power to think about it. I'm on barely two to three hours of sleep every night, so I really don't know. I don't have the time to self-reflect. But hopefully in a few years I'll find it.' Ask her if the kind of offers coming her way have changed post motherhood and Radhika says, 'There's some good and a lot of crap offers, so it's a mixture. But some good work has always come my way at any time. So, I'm lucky with that. I can say that I'll be back to work in Hindi soon.'
NDTV
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
NDTV Exclusive: Radhika Apte Says Her 5-Month-Old Daughter Is A "Monster". She Explains Why
New Delhi: Like every new mother, Radhika Apte's journey has been one filled with ups and downs. She is refreshingly candid about how there are no words to aptly describe this feeling, it's "ridiculous" and "equally depressing" on some days because it is such a monumental change. Radhika had gotten married to British violinist and composer Benedict Taylor in 2012. They welcomed their baby girl in December 2024. It was only at the BFI London Film Festival on October 16, 2024, during the UK premiere of her film Sister Midnight, that she debuted her baby bump. NDTV catches up with Radhika Apte for a chat about motherhood, her daughter, and the emotional changes that she is experiencing in this new phase of life. Apte has the most hilarious reaction. "My daughter looks at me and I'm like, it's a monster! Like, she's a monster. She's playing me. And I say it with humour. But it's true. They just have us wrapped around their tiny fingers," says Radhika. Apte adds that it has only been five-and-a-half months for her, so it is comparatively harder to tell. Calling it a roller-coaster ride so far, Radhika says, "I've never experienced such ridiculous love before. So, it's also equally depressing on days because it is a monumental change in your life. Your time is not yours anymore." Sharing her thoughts on how sleep deprivation has become a constant drawback in her life, Radhika adds, "The sleep deprivation is so brutal. I've never experienced it and we don't have a nanny. So, doing everything alone is difficult. I don't expect to find clarity on how I'm feeling anytime soon. I have so many friends who have kids who are like five years old. And they tell me that it's only now that they're trying, that they're finally finding themselves. So, it is a different journey altogether." On the work front, Radhika Apte is gearing up for the release of her film Sister Midnight, which is releasing in theatres tomorrow, May 30, 2025.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Superboys Of Malegaon OTT release date: 4 things to know before you watch Adarsh Gourav's film online
Superboys of Malegaon OTT Release Date: This comedy-drama, directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, will soon be available to stream online. Previously available only on rent, the film can now be watched without any cost. Here's everything you need to know before you dive in. 1. When and where to watch Superboys of Malegaon Superboys of Malegaon will be available to watch for free on Amazon Prime Video from April 25, 2025 onwards. 2. Superboys of Malegaon plot summary Set in the town of Malegaon, the story follows Nasir Shaikh, a wedding videographer who dreams of making films for his community. He gathers a group of friends to create low-budget parodies of Bollywood classics, which brings joy and purpose to their lives. The film explores the challenges and successes of amateur filmmaking, with themes of friendship, creativity, and perseverance. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024, had its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on October 10, 2024, and was released theatrically in India on February 28, 2025. 3. Superboys of Malegaon reviews Superboys of Malegaon has been praised for its heartfelt storytelling and strong performances. The Times of India described the film as "fast-paced and delightful," highlighting the impressive performances of the cast. The Guardian called it a "heartwarming and enjoyable film," noting the charm and passion of its characters. 4. Superboys of Malegaon cast and crew Superboys of Malegaon is produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Productions. The film stars Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora, Vineet Kumar Singh, Manjiri Pupala, Muskkaan Jaferi, and Anuj Singh Duhan. It is directed by Reema Kagti, with a screenplay written by Varun Grover. The movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, while co-producers include Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, and Angad Dev Singh.
Boston Globe
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘A Thousand Blows' is a vibrant, messy look at Victorian London
The propulsive six-episode series premiered at the BFI London Film Festival last October, and a second season has already been greenlit. The adventure begins with the entrance of friends Hezekiah (the magnetic Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Francis Lovehall), just off the ship from Jamaica. Hezekiah's eyes shine with the possibilities of future opportunity despite traumatic memories of his island life at the hands of brutal overseers. Upon their arrival, the hungry, homeless duo marvels at the metropolis. They wander into a largely male crowd of spectators observing a young woman in labor on the side of a busy cobblestoned street. It doesn't take Hezekiah long, as he watches light-fingered females flit among the gawkers, picking pockets and fishing for pocket watches, to realize they've wandered into a scam in progress. When one of the gawkers calls for the police to aid the laboring woman, she rises and flees, shedding her strap-on baby bump along the way. Making a strong first impression, this is the audience's vivid introduction to Mary Carr (Erin Doherty, 'The Crown''s Princess Anne), and her thieving female gang, 'The Forty Elephants.' Advertisement About the same time, the now downtrodden foreigners discover that being broke and finding housing while Black in the bustling city is nearly as daunting as sailing north from Jamaica. Fortuitously, out of the muck, Hezekiah plucks a flier seeking fighters who, for a prize, will challenge the local champions. That sends the Jamaicans toward the boxing ring that holds the plot's center. With Hezekiah believing he has a job offer as a lion tamer at a local zoological park (yet another scam), he initially puts Alec forth to face the brothers Goodson: Treacle (James Nelson-Joyce) and Sugar ('Boiling Point's' Stephen Graham). Advertisement Graham, a mere 5-foot-5, has bulked up so that he's basically 5-foot square. Sugar, no sweetheart, is a man of appetites who has found his sport and breathes it through his pores. He's as dirty and unruly as the deadly game he plays. The journeyman British actor bites into the role, sometimes literally — Sugar occasionally chomps an opponent's nose or arm. He's a man in full, ferocious and unchained, which is both his power and Achilles' heel. Sugar has no off button, which makes him very dangerous. When Hezekiah's job offer falls through, and Treacle beats Alec to a bloody pulp, he decides he must enter Sugar's ring himself in order to survive London. Meanwhile, as the two find their rhythm, the ambitious Carr plots to expand her reach by pulling off a big-time caper (stealing silver from Her Majesty the Queen) in order to leave behind small-time thievery for good. And there's a place in her plotting to employ Hezekiah as muscle. Erin Doherty as Mary Carr in "A Thousand Blows." Disney/Robert Viglasky/Disney Doherty plays Carr with a pleasing balance of swagger and pragmatism. Her gang plotline, and the internal and external challenges to maintaining power on the streets, could yield its own series. Yet it becomes richer when interwoven with the Hezekiah and Alec's story, Sugar's bare-knuckled battles, and plotlines involving Carr's Asian landlord, Lao (Jason Tobin), an immigrant running from his own demons who gets entangled in his tenant's schemes. As an independent woman who lacks social standing in a man's world, Carr has empathy for the newcomer as Hezekiah confronts discrimination. A bold self-made woman, she chooses her friends alongside her battles. It's Carr, disguised as a high society lady, who introduces Hezekiah to a new form of pugilism — one fought with boxing gloves in London's posh parlors. Advertisement Whether enacted before an audience wearing tie and tails, or rabble in rags, the boxing sequences are vicious and visceral. The cinematography is fluid and ferocious. Each confrontation ups the stakes of the dramatic arc, while providing tense scenes of carnage, victory, and vanquishment. This is a society of clear winners and losers, and Carr, Hezekiah, and Sugar must brazen their way to the top or be broken and kicked to the gutter. The costumes, production design, score, and tableau are equal to the razzle dazzle of 'Peaky Blinders.' While there isn't the galvanizing gangster family saga fueled by charismatic Cillian Murphy's kingpin Tommy Shelby that propelled Knight's series to top 100 status on the IMDB TV charts, 'A Thousand Blows' lands its punch, making for killer television. A THOUSAND BLOWS Starring: Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Francis Lovehall, Jason Tobin. On Hulu Thelma Adams is a cultural critic and the author of the bestselling historical novel, ' ,' about Josephine Marcus, the Jewish wife of Wyatt Earp.
