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Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Finn Bennett wore his first ever 'real tuxedo' to Cannes Film Festival
Finn Bennett had never worn a real tuxedo before Cannes Film Festival. The actor is being honoured by Chopard with this year's Trophée - which is awarded each year to emerging actors - and the rising star loved dressing up for the occasion, where Angelina Jolie presented him with the prize. He told Women's Wear Daily: "It was the first time I wore a real tux. "I'd rented a cheap one before, but this was like, 'Wow, this is what it's meant to feel like.' ' He was also loaned a handmade, battery-free watch from Chopard for the event, and he was happy to try something new. He quipped: 'I know nothing about watches, but I feel like I've learned so much.' Although he doesn't consider himself a fashionista by any stretch, he is "getting more into it" after he attended the McQueen Paris Fashion Week show in September 2024. He added: 'It was amazing — the drama, the solemnity. It was a real performance. So yeah, I'm getting more into it. I'd love to go to more shows.' With his Cannes award, Finn is following in the footsteps of the likes of Joe Alwyn and James McAvoy. Initially, he didn't "really believe" the call when he found out he was following in their footsteps. He said: 'I didn't really believe it at first. "I looked up the previous recipients and there are some really amazing people on there — not just well-known, but brilliant actors who do the kind of projects I want to do.' Finn - who has appearaed in the likes of 'Black Doves', 'True Detective: Night Country' and 'Warfare' - is thriving under the "pressure" of living up to his growing reputation. He explained: "You're working with more revered and recognisable people. "It's not that you're scared of them, but you want to impress them. You want to do a good job."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bolton actor on his new role in gripping new drama which airs TONIGHT
A gripping six-part crime drama starring Bolton actor Andrew Buchan airs today. Andrew, a former Rivington and Blackrod High School pupil said his part in ITV's Code of Silence is 'unlike anything' he had been part of before. He starts alongside former Eastenders' actress Rose Ayling- Ellis who plays Alison Brooks, a smart and determined deaf woman. (Image: Samuel Dore) Andrew takes the part of DI James Marsh, who enlists her for a covert operation after finding out about her exceptional lip-reading skills. READ MORE: Andrew Buchan on his role in new gripping drama ITV Code of Silence: Full cast list and when it's on TV Black Doves starring Andrew Buchan tops Netflix chart Alison is tasked with surveilling a dangerous gang as they plot a high-stakes heist, thrusting her into a world of crime, deception, and risk like never before. (Image: Samuel Dore/ITV) As her interpretations of their covert conversations become central to the investigation. Her role quickly becomes crucial to solving the case—but everything grows more complicated when she finds herself drawn to one of the suspects, Liam Barlow, played by Kieron Moore. Andrew said: 'It was a project unlike anything I'd been part of. I love scripts that dare to try something different and I was intrigued by what it was and what it could become. "There was a sense from both directors that they wanted to play a lot of this from Alison's perspective, which to me felt very original.' He added: 'There were a lot of people from the deaf community working on the project, and I'd say that we as a cast and crew started learning new things from the first minute. From BSL to lip-reading. "It was a whole world we were stepping into that most of us knew nothing about. For me, the whole experience was eye-opening, inspiring and one of the most wonderÿul jobs I've ever done.' Andrew, who grew up in Lostock, described his character as a 'strong-will, experienced DI Knackered, overstretched, stubborn and driven a bit of a closed book.' He said: 'He's direct, straight talking quite rude at times. He's stubborn to the point of risking Alison's safety and DS Francis (Charlotte Ritchie) rightly battles against that. "There are definitely moments where he likes to put Francis in her place and make her aware of her rank but, on the surface, they're perfectly amicable and professional." It's the first time the Broadchurch actor has played a police officer. He said: 'I loved it. That element to policing that is corralling the team and driving the investigation forward really appealed to me. It was a great part and I was surrounded by a wonderful cast.' The first episode of Code of Silence will premiere at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player on Sunday, May 18. It is the first of what is a six-part series.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 10 greatest spies ever seen on screen
The name's Lewis. Henry Lewis. As the artistic director of Mischief – the team behind The Comedy About Spies, which is about to open in the West End – I've got secret agents on the brain. If I compiled a list of the 10 greatest ever seen, who would be on it? (They are all fictional, since the top spies in the real world are so good at what they do that we have no clue who they are.) What even makes a spy a spy? Jack Ryan certainly does some spying, but technically he's a CIA analyst. Inspector Gadget may well look the part, but I'm told officially that he's a 'bionic detective'. So, I've had Q check my working and am confident that the 10 secret agents below all qualify as especially espionagious. The Men in Black: secret agents who specialise in extraterrestrials. Efficiently wiping the memories of pretty much everyone they encounter after they've completed a job, they can afford to be extremely relaxed about concealing their identities (providing they don't forget to remember their memory-wipers). The Men in Black can pull off sunglasses indoors and at night, and also have their fingerprints removed, which helps guard their anonymity and leaves fewer smudges. Webb is the character played by Keira Knightley in the recent Netflix spy thriller Black Doves, one of the best 'also a Christmas story' stories since Die Hard. A Black Dove gives information to a mercenary organisation that then buys and sells said information – so there are lots of double- and triple-crossings to be had, which are a huge requirement of the genre. Webb's motivation is, quite healthily, revenge. She is cold, savage, ruthless and often finds herself covered in blood, but in an extremely likeable way. Voiced by David Jason, Danger Mouse is an agent with the British Secret Service, and together with his hamster friend Penfold has foiled a record number of world-domination plots, sometimes in as little as five minutes. For a full list of the spy mouse's accolades, look no further than his theme tune, which reliably informs us that he is not only 'the greatest' and 'the strongest', but also that 'he's the fastest, he's the quickest, he's the best', and 'wherever there is danger, he'll be there'. Pretty impressive stuff, if you ask me. Remember his initials because they're going to come up again. Jason Bourne is the code name for Matt Damon's CIA spy and assassin, known for being incredibly resourceful. Why carry a gun when you can use a pen? Or a magazine? Or an extension cable? Bourne doesn't need Q to hide weapons in gadgets and clothing, he can just pick up the nearest object and do some real damage. He's so cool and collected, the loss of all his memories is seen as only a minor setback. It's one thing to fight your way through villain after villain every single week. It's another to do it all while wearing flared jeans. Charlie's Angels features three women working as spy investigators, sent out on missions by mysterious millionaire Charlie – and they get the job done in true 1970s style. They receive their assignments from a disembodied voice and have access to a seemingly endless supply of disguises. They also have easily the funkiest theme tune on this list, which goes a long way in the spy world. Surprisingly nothing to do with the separate Marvel character 'Spider-Woman', Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff, is a Russian spy-turned-founding Avengers member. Looking at the rest of her team, she's definitely the only one who could feasibly blend in as a spy; you'd need a lot of trench-coat material for the Hulk. Played by Scarlett Johannson, Black Widow is adept in the traditional spy disciplines of speaking multiple languages, sharpshooting and martial arts, as well as the less traditional disciplines of stabbing aliens, defeating robots and maintaining flawless hair and make-up throughout. In 24, Kiefer Sutherland's rugged, get-the-job-done-by-any-means-necessary Jack Bauer is the Counter Terrorist Unit's ultimate secret weapon. His number-one superpower – beyond also sporting the initials J and B – is being able to effectively thwart ANY terrorist plot in just shy of 24 hours (but, admittedly, not any sooner than that). I believe he also holds the record for the TV character zip-tied to the most objects, usually whatever the villains happen to have to hand – metal pipes, radiators, the president's arm. Disarmer of bombs, container of chemical weapons, kicker of locked doors... Bauer remains unflappable in the face of unexpected developments occurring one minute before the hour, every hour – what a day! Rowan Atkinson's clumsy MI7 agent consistently proves that he is the only man for the job... when no others are available. Fully embracing the fact he is a pure James Bond spoof, Johnny English is able to lean in to all the aspects of spy fiction that are actually a bit ridiculous when you stop to really think about them: the over-the-top gadgets (explosive jelly baby, anyone?); the stylish cars that stick out far more than they blend in; and the outlandish villain schemes (his original nemesis, Pascal Sauvage, wants to be the new king, no less). Ultimately, English's greatest superpower is his inability to admit his mistakes, even if it means staging a fight with an imaginary assailant just to cover them up. We've all been there. In Phineas and Ferb, Perry belongs to the Flynn-Fletcher family, who see him as a totally normal domesticated pet. But he lives a secret double life as a member of the espionage agency OWCA (Organisation Without a Cool Acronym). Not only have Perry's infamous battles with the evil Dr Doofenshmirtz comfortably embedded them both in the pop-culture zeitgeist, but he has also increased public awareness of the key characteristics of the platypus species – such as their turquoise colour, their fedora hats and their ability to fight crime. Ian Fleming's MI6 agent is the spy that all other spies must ultimately measure up to, so it's no surprise that his gadgets, his cars, his cat-stroking, spinny-chair villains, even his initials – J and B, once again! – are so often mimicked by those who came later. Perhaps there was a fictional spy before Bond, and Bond did such a good job of taking them out and covering it up that we just assume Bond was the original. Bond's most remarkable achievement is that he somehow manages still to be an excellent spy despite always immediately revealing his real name. 'The name's Bond. James Bond' is a catchphrase as unforgettable as he is, though it rather blows his cover. The Comedy About Spies is at the Noël Coward Theatre, London WC2 ( until Sept 5 Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The 10 greatest spies ever seen on screen
The name's Lewis. Henry Lewis. As the artistic director of Mischief – the team behind The Comedy About Spies, which is about to open in the West End – I've got secret agents on the brain. If I compiled a list of the 10 greatest ever seen, who would be on it? (They are all fictional, since the top spies in the real world are so good at what they do that we have no clue who they are.) What even makes a spy a spy? Jack Ryan certainly does some spying, but technically he's a CIA analyst. Inspector Gadget may well look the part, but I'm told officially that he's a 'bionic detective'. So, I've had Q check my working and am confident that the 10 secret agents below all qualify as especially espionagious. 10. Agent J The Men in Black: secret agents who specialise in extraterrestrials. Efficiently wiping the memories of pretty much everyone they encounter after they've completed a job, they can afford to be extremely relaxed about concealing their identities (providing they don't forget to remember their memory-wipers). The Men in Black can pull off sunglasses indoors and at night, and also have their fingerprints removed, which helps guard their anonymity and leaves fewer smudges. 9. Helen Webb Webb is the character played by Keira Knightley in the recent Netflix spy thriller Black Doves, one of the best 'also a Christmas story' stories since Die Hard. A Black Dove gives information to a mercenary organisation that then buys and sells said information – so there are lots of double- and triple-crossings to be had, which are a huge requirement of the genre. Webb's motivation is, quite healthily, revenge. She is cold, savage, ruthless and often finds herself covered in blood, but in an extremely likeable way. 8. Danger Mouse Voiced by David Jason, Danger Mouse is an agent with the British Secret Service, and together with his hamster friend Penfold has foiled a record number of world-domination plots, sometimes in as little as five minutes. For a full list of the spy mouse's accolades, look no further than his theme tune, which reliably informs us that he is not only 'the greatest' and 'the strongest', but also that 'he's the fastest, he's the quickest, he's the best', and 'wherever there is danger, he'll be there'. Pretty impressive stuff, if you ask me. 7. Jason Bourne Remember his initials because they're going to come up again. Jason Bourne is the code name for Matt Damon's CIA spy and assassin, known for being incredibly resourceful. Why carry a gun when you can use a pen? Or a magazine? Or an extension cable? Bourne doesn't need Q to hide weapons in gadgets and clothing, he can just pick up the nearest object and do some real damage. He's so cool and collected, the loss of all his memories is seen as only a minor setback. 6. Charlie's Angels It's one thing to fight your way through villain after villain every single week. It's another to do it all while wearing flared jeans. Charlie's Angels features three women working as spy investigators, sent out on missions by mysterious millionaire Charlie – and they get the job done in true 1970s style. They receive their assignments from a disembodied voice and have access to a seemingly endless supply of disguises. They also have easily the funkiest theme tune on this list, which goes a long way in the spy world. 5. Black Widow Surprisingly nothing to do with the separate Marvel character 'Spider-Woman', Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff, is a Russian spy-turned-founding Avengers member. Looking at the rest of her team, she's definitely the only one who could feasibly blend in as a spy; you'd need a lot of trench-coat material for the Hulk. Played by Scarlett Johannson, Black Widow is adept in the traditional spy disciplines of speaking multiple languages, sharpshooting and martial arts, as well as the less traditional disciplines of stabbing aliens, defeating robots and maintaining flawless hair and make-up throughout. 4. Jack Bauer In 24, Kiefer Sutherland's rugged, get-the-job-done-by-any-means-necessary Jack Bauer is the Counter Terrorist Unit's ultimate secret weapon. His number-one superpower – beyond also sporting the initials J and B – is being able to effectively thwart ANY terrorist plot in just shy of 24 hours (but, admittedly, not any sooner than that). I believe he also holds the record for the TV character zip-tied to the most objects, usually whatever the villains happen to have to hand – metal pipes, radiators, the president's arm. Disarmer of bombs, container of chemical weapons, kicker of locked doors... Bauer remains unflappable in the face of unexpected developments occurring one minute before the hour, every hour – what a day! 3. Johnny English Rowan Atkinson's clumsy MI7 agent consistently proves that he is the only man for the job... when no others are available. Fully embracing the fact he is a pure James Bond spoof, Johnny English is able to lean in to all the aspects of spy fiction that are actually a bit ridiculous when you stop to really think about them: the over-the-top gadgets (explosive jelly baby, anyone?); the stylish cars that stick out far more than they blend in; and the outlandish villain schemes (his original nemesis, Pascal Sauvage, wants to be the new king, no less). Ultimately, English's greatest superpower is his inability to admit his mistakes, even if it means staging a fight with an imaginary assailant just to cover them up. We've all been there. 2. Perry the Platypus In Phineas and Ferb, Perry belongs to the Flynn-Fletcher family, who see him as a totally normal domesticated pet. But he lives a secret double life as a member of the espionage agency OWCA (Organisation Without a Cool Acronym). Not only have Perry's infamous battles with the evil Dr Doofenshmirtz comfortably embedded them both in the pop-culture zeitgeist, but he has also increased public awareness of the key characteristics of the platypus species – such as their turquoise colour, their fedora hats and their ability to fight crime. 1. James Bond Ian Fleming's MI6 agent is the spy that all other spies must ultimately measure up to, so it's no surprise that his gadgets, his cars, his cat-stroking, spinny-chair villains, even his initials – J and B, once again! – are so often mimicked by those who came later. Perhaps there was a fictional spy before Bond, and Bond did such a good job of taking them out and covering it up that we just assume Bond was the original. Bond's most remarkable achievement is that he somehow manages still to be an excellent spy despite always immediately revealing his real name. 'The name's Bond. James Bond' is a catchphrase as unforgettable as he is, though it rather blows his cover.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Keira Knightley looks effortlessly chic in a flowing white and black gown as she attends Chanel Cruise fashion show in Italy
Keira Knightley looked effortlessly chic in a flowing white and black gown at the Chanel Cruise 2025 fashion show in Como, Italy on Tuesday. The American actress, 40, turned heads as she arrived at the luxury five-star Villa D'Este for the annual show. Keira looked out of this world in the very elegant maxi dress, adorned with black bow motifs and a pearl belt. The beauty has been married to her husband James Righton since 2013, and they are parents to two children, Edie, nine and Delilah, five. Elsewhere at the catwalk, French model and music producer Caroline de Maigret, 50, showcased her age-defying looks in black tailored trousers and a cream blouse. Meanwhile, French-Romanian actress Anamaria Vartolomei, 26, couldn't contain her laughter as she shielded her face from the sun. Italian actress Gaia Girace, 21, looked chic in a black pleated leather skirt and miniature Chanel handbag. Actress Selene Caramazza put on a very leggy display and flashed her torso in a stylish black co-ord. Keira's Italian outing comes after she spoke about her mixed feelings surrounding her role in Pirates of the Caribbean films while promoting her Netflix series Black Doves. In an interview with The Times, the two-time Oscar nominee said the franchise 'was making and breaking' her at the same time. 'I was seen as s*** because of them,' she explained, 'and yet because they did so well, I was given the opportunity to do the films that I ended up getting Oscar nominations for.' Keira said they were 'the most successful films I'll ever be a part of, and they were the reason that I was taken down publicly. So they're a very confused place in my head.' The 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl helped launch Keira's career into the stratosphere, but it came with a cost. The action adventure starring Orlando Bloom, Jeffrey Rush and Johnny Depp made more than $654 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. The film received average reviews from critics, but audiences disagreed and showed their approval in box office ticket sales. Keira and Orlando starred in two more films in the franchise, 2006's Dead Man's Chest and 2007's At World's End. Both were panned by critics, but were big winners at the box office, with Dead Man's Chest earning more than $1 billion and At World's End coming in close with more than $961 million. The attention from the film resulted in a lot of attention on Keira appearance, including her thinness and she was accused in the media of having an eating disorder. She also revealed in 2018 she had been treated for post-traumatic stress. 'In that classic trauma way I don't remember it,' she told the outlet. Netflix has also announced it has renewed Black Doves for a second season after the first of the thriller series became a hit with fans - and royalty. It was an instant hit, flying to the top of the charts as viewers dubbed it a ' Christmas series' and it even made it to Kensington Palace. Whilst handing out Christmas presents to children and families at a party for 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire, Prince William revealed he and Princess Catherine have been sitting down to watch Black Doves.
