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Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh woman's 'incredible' time on Netflix set to offer her unique expertise
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh womans unique experience led her to the set of the newly-released Netflix series Department Q. Heather Muir, a contact lens technician at independent practice in the capital, played a behind-the-scenes role in the show - which was filmed in and around Edinburgh. A 'seasoned expert' in handling contact lenses, Heather was brought on for specalist support. She worked closely with actors and makeup artists for the series, with hit Netflix on Thursday, April 29. The thriller show follows a former top detective who takes on a cold- case, transforming an Edinburgh basement into a 'well-oiled machine' filled with misfit officers. Heather commented on her experience while on set, saying: "It was an incredible experience to collaborate with such a talented production team. "Blending medical expertise with the creative world of television was a unique opportunity, and it was a memorable experience to be on location with the production team." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Heather works with Cameron Optometry, and also worked on Guillermo Del Toro's latest blockbuster which was filmed in Edinburgh. Department Q features plenty of familiar faces from shows such as Downton Abbey, Shetland and Call the Midwife. You'll spot the likes of Matthew Goode, Kelly MacDonald, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne and Jamie Sives. Filming for the series took place in early 2024, with cast and crew descending on spots around the city including housing estates in Wester Hailes, City Chambers, and The Signet Library. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Leah Byrne, who plays Rose, spoke exclusively to Reach about her experience on set with fellow actor Alexej Manvelov, who plays Akram. Speaking about the abundance of Scottish talent on the show, she said: "It was so cool, such a joy for me. I'm from Glasgow so I just had to nip down the road and we were filming this amazing show. "But it's so authentically Scottish as well. It doesn't feel like it's trying to be something it's not. It doesn't have to try hard and it's just in its blood."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dept Q star looks completely different in forgotten Call the Midwife role
Netflix's new drama Dept Q stars Leah Byrne as cadet Rose - however, some fans may recognise the Scottish actress for her role in an episode of BBC One's Call the Midwife Netflix's brand new crime drama Dept Q arrived today on the streamer, starring Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode as a detective attempting to track down the mysterious criminal who shot him in the face. After returning back to his Edinburgh police station for the first time since the attack, Carl (Goode) is tasked with setting up Department Q - a cold case unit - while he covertly tries to investigate the crime himself. In his new team, Carl is joined by Rose - a cadet who is keen to prove herself to Carl - played by Scottish actress Leah Byrne. The actress has just a few credits under her belt, including small roles in BBC drama Nightsleeper and Channel 4's Deadwater Fell. However, before taking on the role of Rose, Leah appeared in a 2019 episode of Call the Midwife as Maggie Nickle - an expectant mother. With a brunette head of hair, Leah couldn't look more different in the BBC role. Meanwhile, in Dept. Q, Leah sports a ginger perm as rookie detective Rose. Leah isn't the only unrecognisable star in Dept Q. Matthew Goode takes on a scruffy look and a beard for his role as DCI Carl Morck. Speaking about the Netflix drama ahead of its release, Matthew said of Carl: "He's so aggressive and rude. I loved his sense of humour. He's a complex character, and you get to see him warts and all." He added that he was hooked on the character from the moment he was sent the script. "Scott could have cast anybody,' Matthew said. 'When someone trusts you like that, you take it seriously. There was pressure but, as Billie Jean King said, 'Pressure is a privilege.'' Matthew opened up about one scene, where he needed to drive an old Ford Sierra with dodgy brakes. 'Every time Scott told me to drive fast, I'd be thinking, 'I hope it stops and I don't plough into anyone,'' says Matthew. 'Occasionally, I'd turn the car off and walk away, then I'd hear it start again and have to give it a kick.' The series also stars The Queen's Gambit actress Chloe Pirrie as Merritt - an ambitious lawyer whose disappearance is investigated by Carl. "Merritt's main strength is she doesn't feel the need to please people," Chloe said. "She's loyal, someone you'd want on your side, but she's also isolated herself. She uses people and doesn't think that highly of them. She's similar to Carl in that way." Dept Q is now streaming on Netflix.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Netflix star says new Edinburgh crime thriller has Scotland 'in its blood'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The fresh Edinburgh detective series Department Q, which hit Netflix today, has been praised as "authentically Scottish". Starring Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode as DCI Carl Morck, it boasts a stellar line-up including Kelly Macdonald of Trainspotting fame, Shetland star Mark Bonnar, and the up-and-coming Leah Byrne, known from BBC's Call the Midwife. Leah Byrne, who plays Rose, spoke exclusively to Reach about her experience on set with fellow actor Alexej Manvelov, who plays Akram. Speaking about the abundance of Scottish talent on the show, she said: "It was so cool, such a joy for me. I'm from Glasgow so I just had to nip down the road and we were filming this amazing show. (Image: NETFLIX) "But it's so authentically Scottish as well. It doesn't feel like it's trying to be something it's not. It doesn't have to try hard and it's just in its blood." Alexej chimed in to compliment the group, commenting: "It was just amazing. I'm from Sweden and there's a bit of a different style in Sweden where we're a bit more process-oriented. "But just to come in and work on this high of a level of craft of acting. It was amazing and the ensemble is just... "I've been a huge fan of Kate Dickie's for years, ever since Red Road, so just sharing a scene with her left me starstruck." (Image: NETFLIX) Department Q is a gripping crime series that follows the story of DCI Carl Morck, a brilliant but difficult detective who leads a new cold case unit in Edinburgh, reports the Express. According to the official Netflix synopsis: "DCI Carl Morck is a brilliant cop but a terrible colleague. His razor-sharp sarcasm has made him no friends in Edinburgh Police. "After a shooting that leaves a young PC dead, and his partner paralysed, he finds himself exiled to the basement and the sole member of Dept. Q; a newly formed cold case unit. "The department is a PR stunt, there to distract the public from the failures of an under-resourced, failing police force that is glad to see the back of him. "But more by accident than design, Carl starts to build a gang of waifs and strays who have everything to prove. "So, when the stone-cold trail of a prominent civil servant who disappeared several years ago starts to heat up, Carl is back doing what he does best - rattling cages and refusing to take no for an answer." All episodes of Department Q are now available to stream exclusively on Netflix, as of today, Thursday, May 29.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's Department Q star says 'authentic' new thriller has ‘Scotland in its blood'
All-new detective thriller Department Q, which hits Netflix today, takes place in Edinburgh. Netflix has just released the eagerly awaited detective drama Department Q, which has been described as "authentically Scottish" by one of its stars. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh, the series features Downton Abbey alumni Matthew Goode as DCI Carl Morck and flaunts a stellar Scottish line-up including Trainspotting's Kelly Macdonald, Shetland's Mark Bonnar and up-and-comer Leah Byrne, who fans may recognise from Call the Midwife. Leah, who assumes the role of Rose in the show, chatted exclusively with Reach, sharing her experiences along with co-star Alexej Manvelov, who plays Akram. She expressed delight at joining the powerhouse ensemble, saying: "It was so cool, such a joy for me. I'm from Glasgow so I just had to nip down the road and we were filming this amazing show." Leah continued: "But it's so authentically Scottish as well. It doesn't feel like it's trying to be something it's not. It doesn't have to try hard and it's just in its blood." Alexej further complimented his colleagues, remarking: "It was just amazing. I'm from Sweden and there's a bit of a different style in Sweden where we're a bit more process-oriented." He continued to praise the high calibre of work, adding: "But just to come in and work on this high of a level of craft of acting. It was amazing and the ensemble is just... "I mean I've been a fan of Kate Dickie's for ages, since Red Road," he confessed, referring to his co-star who portrays DCS Moira. "So just to have a scene with her, I was like 'Oh my god'." Department Q is a gripping crime series centred around the troubled DCI Carl Morck, who leads a fresh cold case unit based in Edinburgh, reports the Express. The official Netflix synopsis states: "DCI Carl Morck is a brilliant cop but a terrible colleague. His razor-sharp sarcasm has made him no friends in Edinburgh Police. "After a shooting that leaves a young PC dead, and his partner paralysed, he finds himself exiled to the basement and the sole member of Dept. Q; a newly formed cold case unit. "The department is a PR stunt, there to distract the public from the failures of an under-resourced, failing police force that is glad to see the back of him. "But more by accident than design, Carl starts to build a gang of waifs and strays who have everything to prove. "So, when the stone-cold trail of a prominent civil servant who disappeared several years ago starts to heat up, Carl is back doing what he does best - rattling cages and refusing to take no for an answer." All episodes of Department Q are available to stream from today, Thursday May 29, exclusively on Netflix.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama
Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama Casualty star Olly Rix has opened up on his 'overwhelmingly busy' year working on the BBC medical drama. Fans of Call the Midwife were intrigued to see actor Olly Rix take on a fresh role after his departure from the period drama. He's now traded the lanes of Poplar for the fictional city of Holby, joining Casualty as the new character Flynn Byron. The complex yet charismatic character has been well-received by viewers, who are particularly interested in the intricate relationship he shares with his father-in-law, Russell Whitelaw (Robert Bathurst). With only two episodes remaining in the miniseries Casualty: Internal Affairs, speculation is rife about what lies ahead for Flynn. Discussing his time on the BBC programme, it appears there's promising news for fans of Casualty. In an interview with Hello!, he revealed: "We've been filming for a year, and you've only had ten episodes. We have 40 something in the bank now. So, Flynn's not going anywhere." Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama (Image: BBC ) ITV caller delivers brutal divorce swipe at Paddy McGuinness READ MORE: Reflecting on his experience working on the medical drama, the 40-year-old admitted it's been intense. Olly added: " It's been overwhelmingly busy. It's all-consuming. The set itself is quite extraordinary and such an immersive experience. "Those two factors weave together perfectly. Really, I do feel as though I've spent the past year legitimately pretending to be a doctor, doing long shifts and finishing with sore feet and an aching back. It's been quite the journey." Nonetheless, he commended the BBC show for its courage in addressing challenging themes and topics, acknowledging that Casualty doesn't avoid difficult questions, reports the Express. BBC viewers have enjoyed the newcomer joining the medical drama (Image: BBC ) Soap fans have recently been gripped by Flynn's troubling predicament following a shocking revelation regarding his father-in-law. In an intense storyline twist, it emerged that his father-in-law had committed sexual assault against Rida Amaan (Sarah Seggari), plunging Flynn into a profound ethical quandary. Yet, with the knowledge of Flynn's own infidelity, his father-in-law is holding his indiscretions over him, threatening to reveal all if Flynn decides to come clean about the assault to Rida. Flynn faces a moral dilemma regarding his father-in-law in upcoming episodes (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Discussing the delicate situation, Olly remarked to The Mirror: "They're not actively at war, they're not fighting. He's saying, providing you don't do anything, I won't do anything. "Flynn has to choose to step into that fire and say 'I'm going to risk it all, or he won't." Casualty is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
