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Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE SANDMAN Season 2 Images Reveal Puck and Destruction; Showrunner Breaks Down the Casting Choices — GeekTyrant
Netflix's The Sandman is gearing up for its second and final season, and fans have been given their first look at two major characters making their debut: Jack Gleeson as Puck and Barry Sloane as Destruction. The newly released images tease what's ahead, and showrunner Allan Heinberg shares his enthusiasm about the cast. The upcoming season will adapt several pivotal stories from Neil Gaiman's iconic comic, including 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'The Song of Orpheus.' Alongside the returning Tom Sturridge as Dream, the season introduces the remaining Endless siblings — Destiny, Delirium, and Destruction, as well as a handful of mythological figures. Gleeson's Puck might come as a surprise to fans expecting the traditional trickster. Heinberg described him as something much more layered. Heinberg told Entertainment Weekly: 'He brings sexiness to it and mischief and psychology and heart. I have a tendency to write to the actors playing these parts, and I think our Puck is a very different Puck from the comics, but also from the Puck that I would've written for any other actor.' Gleeson will appear in the episode adapting A Midsummer Night's Dream, a standout single-issue story where Dream collaborates with Shakespeare himself. As for Barry Sloane's Destruction, or the Prodigal, fans should brace for something unexpected. Heinberg said much of the dialogue is lifted directly from the comic, but casting Sloane wasn't just about finding someone who could embody an immortal force. 'He has such a lightness of touch, and he's such a loving human. That's really what we were looking for in casting this role. You think of Destruction, especially as he's presented in the comics during The Song of Orpheus story, as the ultimate destroyer of worlds. 'His story in the comic, and in our show as well, is actually a soul that's in conflict. He wants to create, he doesn't want to destroy. So you need an actor who is so full of love and so full of joy and yet looks like the archetypal soldier.' In addition to Puck and Destruction, Season 2 brings in a robust lineup of new characters. Adrian Lester steps in as Destiny, Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium, and Ruairi O'Connor as Dream's son Orpheus. The Norse pantheon is also coming into play, with Laurence O'Fuarain as Thor, Freddie Fox as Loki, and Clive Russell as Odin. Rounding out the cast are Ann Skelly as Nuala, Douglas Booth as Cluracan, Indya Moore as Wanda, and Steve Coogan lending his voice to Barnabas the dog. The Sandman Season 2 will roll out in two parts. The first six episodes drop on July 3, 2025, with the final five following on July 24.
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Comedian's shows cancelled after he makes joke about Liverpool parade crash
A comedian has had his shows cancelled after he made a 'horrific' joke about the Liverpool parade crash which left 79 injured. Andrew Lawrence wrote on X: 'To be fair, if I was in Liverpool, I'd drive through crowds of people to get the f**k out of there as well.' His upcoming gig in Essex has been cancelled, with a number of people contacting the venue to complain about the joke. Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance CIC called him 'an embarrassment to the comedic profession', and actor Barry Sloane wrote: 'You absolute disgrace.' Caddies Southend said on X: 'The event organisers who had hired our Comedy Club for the Andrew Lawrence night, have cancelled the event. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'We do not condone or support the comment that has been made online, and we send everyone impacted by the tragic events in Liverpool our support and prayers.' The comedian responded, saying the venue lost 'their courage' after being bombarded with messages. He wrote: 'Understandable, but disappointing. I will reschedule for later in the year at a different venue Southend, sorry for the inconvenience, have a great day.' Seven people remain in hospital two days after the Ford Galaxy drove into football fans in Water Street enjoying a victory parade. Four children are among the 79 injured, after some fans became trapped under the vehicle's wheels. Footage has emerged of the moment a 53-year-old man from West Derby, Liverpool was pulled out of his car before being arrested for attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Seven people still in hospital after car ploughed into Liverpool fans MORE: Liverpool begin talks to sign £83m striker ahead of Chelsea MORE: Liverpool set to lose Arne Slot assistant amid talks to return to former club
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Comedian's show cancelled after he made joke about Liverpool parade crash
A comedian has had upcoming stand-up gigs cancelled after making an 'embarrassing' attempt at a joke about the Liverpool Premier League victory parade crash that injured 65 people. More than 50 people, including children, were hospitalised when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of jubilant supporters celebrating Liverpool 's triumph on Monday evening. But Andrew Lawrence said he would "drive through crowds of people" to get out of the city, in a post that has been met with a furious response on X. The Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance CIC, who work to provide mental health support to victims of the 1989 disaster, replied: 'A comedian really? You're an embarrassment to the profession.' Actor Barry Sloane, who is from the city and will star in HBO's House of Dragons, said: 'You absolute disgrace.' Mr Lawrence, who is on a nationwide tour, then posted that an upcoming gig in Southend had been cancelled. He said: 'This venue lost their courage after being bombarded with abuse and threats of violence from online trolls. Understandable, but disappointing. 'I will reschedule for later in the year at a different venue Southend, sorry for the inconvenience, have a great day.' Caddies, the venue which doubles as a mini-golf course, added: 'We do not condone or support the comment that has been made online, and we send everyone impacted by the tragic events in Liverpool our support and prayers.' It is not the first time the comic has been 'cancelled'. He was widely criticised for comments made about the penalty takers in the aftermath of England's shootout defeat in the 2020 Euros, and he was also criticised after a poor-taste joke about Marcus Rashford's anti-poverty campaign. His then agents RBM Comedy said they no longer represented Mr Lawrence after the post. A 53-year-old man from West Derby in Liverpool is continuing to be questioned on Wednesday morning after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug-driving. Liverpool FC icons Kenny Dalglish and Jurgen Klopp led tributes to the victims caught up in the parade day terror. In a message of support to fans, Sir Kenny, who won titles as a player and manager, said the club anthem, You'll Never Walk Alone, 'has never felt more appropriate'. In a statement, he said: 'Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened about what happened at the end of the parade. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their families who have been impacted. 'Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.' Klopp, who won the title in 2020, flew in from Germany on Monday to show his support for his former club. He said on social media: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those injured and affected. You'll Never Walk Alone.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sheridan Smith breaks down screaming and sobbing in the street clad in her pyjamas as she delivers emotionally-charged performance while filming new drama The Cage
She began her career with comedic sitcom roles in the likes of The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. But Sheridan Smith demonstrated her incredible range on Friday, as she threw herself into filming dramatic and emotional scenes for her upcoming drama The Cage. The actress, 43, was seen pulling out all the stops for her powerhouse performance, looking distraught as she sobbed in the middle of the street. Running down the road in just her checked pyjamas and socks, she attempted to chase down a silver car, banging on the windows and screaming at the driver. As the vehicle sped away, Sheridan broke down in tears, as the film cameras surrounded her to make sure they got every angle. But in a testament to her skill, after the director had called cut on the scene, the Cilla star was back to her cheerful and smiling self. The actress, 43, was seen pulling out all the stops for her powerhouse performance, looking distraught as she sobbed in the middle of the street She was seen smiling as she chatted and held hands with one of the female crewmembers between shooting. And the Gavin & Stacey looked in high spirits as she shared a sweet hug with the series' director Al Mackay. Sheridan has been spotted filming for BBC One series in Liverpool over the last few months alongside her co-stars Michael Socha and Barry Sloane. The captivating five-parter was written and created by BAFTA nominee Tony Schumacher (The Responder). It follows Sheridan's character Leanne, and Michael's Matty, who discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in. Their lives are then set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police. Tony teased: 'I'm hoping people will find it funny, dark but, most of all, full of love, life and entertainment. I can't wait for the world to see it.' While Element Pictures and Fremantle executive producers Christopher Aird and Hilary Martin added: 'Tony writes characters from the heart that break your heart, and we're thrilled Sheridan and Michael are going to be playing Leanne and Matty. She flung her arms in despair, wearing only a pair of plaid pyjama bottoms with a comfy grey top and no shoes Her short blonde hair was pulled back in a top knot, allowing the cameras to capture every inch of her anguish 'The Cage is a crime show, a show about family and a love story of sorts. It is by turns funny, poignant, thrilling, and sad; we know Al Mackay will bring his love of real-world characters to tell Tony's story with verve and energy.' The new role comes after it was revealed that Sheridan had indefinitely shelved her long-awaited autobiography, Honestly. The tell-all book was intended to explore her darkest moments, including her battles with alcohol, mental health struggles and high-profile relationships, such as James Corden and Jamie Horn, the father of her son Billy, five. First announced in 2021, the project went onto face multiple delays, and has now been cancelled after Sheridan changed her mind about revealing all. A source revealed to The Sun: 'Sheridan has had a busy few years and didn't have time to put the finishing touches to the book. 'Her mindset is different now, and she doesn't want this version to come out. She felt unsure whether she wants to put all of her life on pages for everyone to read.' This decision came as no surprise to fans familiar with the Olivier Award winner's long-standing struggles. In 2016, the actress faced a highly publicised breakdown while starring in the West End production of Funny Girl. She was seen smiling as she chatted and held hands with one of the female crewmembers between shooting And the Gavin & Stacey looked in high spirits as she shared a sweet hug with the series' director Al Mackay (seen) She began her career with comedic sitcom roles in the likes of The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, but has demonstrated her skill at dramatic roles too Sheridan has been spotted filming for BBC One series in Liverpool over the last few months alongside her co-stars Michael Socha and Barry Sloane It follows Sheridan's character Leanne, and Michael's Matty, who discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in Their lives are then set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police Tony teased: 'I'm hoping people will find it funny, dark but, most of all, full of love, life and entertainment. I can't wait for the world to see it' While Element Pictures and Fremantle executive producers Christopher Aird and Hilary Martin added: 'Tony writes characters from the heart that break your heart, and we're thrilled Sheridan and Michael are going to be playing Leanne and Matty' 'The Cage is a crime show, a show about family and a love story of sorts. It is by turns funny, poignant, thrilling, and sad; we know Al Mackay will bring his love of real-world characters to tell Tony's story with verve and energy' The new role comes after it was revealed that Sheridan had indefinitely shelved her long-awaited autobiography, Honestly The tell-all book was intended to explore her darkest moments, including her battles with alcohol, mental health struggles and high-profile relationships, such as James Corden and Jamie Horn, the father of her son Billy, five Stress, exhaustion and her father's cancer diagnosis compounded her mental health issues, forcing her to take a hiatus from the show. Reflecting on that period, Sheridan admitted: 'I was very ashamed of that time in my life. I went off the rails a bit, dated all the wrong people... I feel like I'm a mum now, and I'm very grateful for everything I've got. I feel like the best is yet to come.' The BAFTA-winning actress has never shied away from discussing her mental health battles, often tying them to the pressures of fame and loss. Her father's death in 2016 profoundly affected her, leading to an extended period of grief. 'The public always stood by me... People were stopping me and cuddling me on the street,' she shared in a recent interview, expressing gratitude for the understanding she received during that time. Her most recent West End play, Opening Night, which she described as 'close to the bone', highlighted the parallels between her own struggles and those of her character, a functioning alcoholic actress unraveling under pressure. But despite Sheridan's dedication to the role, the production faced harsh criticism and an early closure, as producers blamed a 'challenging financial landscape' for the shock decision.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Popular Voice Coach Will Return for Season 28 — Find Out Who!
It's high time for a certain Voice coach's return: Snoop Dogg will be back in his red chair for Season 28 of The Voice, NBC announced Wednesday. The rapper's re-upping came as part of a new, multi-year deal between NBC and his Death Row Pictures production company. More from TVLine House of the Dragon Season 3: Barry Sloane, Tom Cullen Among Latest Castings Casting News: Ayo Edebiri-Will Sharpe Apple Series, The Rookie Promotion and More Emily in Paris' Camille Razat Weighs In On Leaving the Series Ahead of Season 5 Snoop Dogg, aka Calvin Broadus Jr., joined the singing competition in Season 26 but had to leave for Season 27, which is now airing and which is coached by returnees Adam Levine, John Legend and Michael Bublé and first-timer Kelsea Ballerini. But during the Season 26 finale, the hip-hop legend said that he'd really enjoyed his time on the show and hoped to be back. 'Man, this has been a great experience for me,' he told host Carson Daily. 'I didn't know what I was signing on to, but I do know… it feels like I could come back and do it again.' In December 2024, TVLine's Voice expert Charlie Mason lobbied the Peacock network to bring Snoop back for another season. 'Over the course of Season 26 of The Voice,' he wrote, 'we have discovered that the rookie coach is as smart as he is funny, sweeter than we could have imagined the owner of Death Row Records being and as sensitive as any emo artist.' (Read his full commentary here.) And a lot of you had thoughts about that! So now that it's officially happening, hit the comments and let us know how you feel about Snoop Dogg's return to . Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
