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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ralph Ineson claims female directors are better; shares creative and behavioral differences: "There's less untamed aggression..."
Ralph Ineson , 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' actor, claims females are incredibly calm and better directors than the males, who project their untamed aggression on the sets. Comparing the synergy, the 55-year-old British actor said the creative differences and behavioural patterns are strikingly apparent. Ralph Ineson hails the female directors In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ineson opened up about how he likes to work with female directors. 'I often find the sets are calmer, a nicer place to be, but also full of reflection. There's less untamed aggression, as there sometimes can be with men directors,' he said, while talking about addressing a conversation about beauty standards and double standards. Ralph Ineson recently worked with Ondine Viñao for the recent film 'Two Neighbour.' Appreciating the director, he narrated the ambience on the set, suggesting that she lend a helping hand and supportive push. 'This was fiery in a creative way, not in a shouty way. She's a constant [source] of creative energy, so that energy created a really good set,' she said, before adding, 'It was a creatively vibrant set rather than a, sometimes on a male-directed set, [where] the creative energy can be a little manic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Could This NEW Collagen Blend Finally Reduce Your Cellulite? Vitauthority Learn More Undo ' About 'Two Neighbours' and his role 'Two Neighbours,' inspired by 'Avaricious and Envious,' revolves around a wealthy socialite and a struggling writer, who are brought together at a New York party. The dark comedy then sees a jump to a supernatural world after the satirical conversation about greed leads to the welcoming of a Genie, which is played by Ralph Ineson. Talking about his character, the 55-year-old said, 'He's from hell, he's a dark entity of sorts. But he's also kind of bored in the film,' before adding, 'I don't think the concept of any mortal gratification is of real interest to him — it's more the fun or the curiosity he has in manipulating and puppeting these ridiculous people that he comes across.' "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ralph Ineson believes women directors make better film sets: Here's why
Ralph Ineson is no stranger to transformation. Beloved in the United Kingdom for his role as Chris 'Finchy' Finch in The Office, the 55-year-old actor recently ascended to Marvel supervillain status as Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which has taken the box office by storm with a $230 million collection. Ralph Ineson played Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.(Instagram/@ Ineson, weeks later, is now at the Edinburgh Film Festival for the world premiere of Two Neighbors, an indie directed by Ondine Vinao. Inspired by Aesop's fable Avaricious and Envious, the dark comedy stars Euphoria breakout Chloe Cherry, The Witcher's Anya Chalotra, and Ineson himself as devilish 'Genie' who thrives on manipulating greedy partygoers, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Speaking to the publication, Ineson joked that his role in Two Neighbors was a 'hellish role'. He added that his character is a dark entity who is also kind of bored. 'He is very good at his job but working below his level,' Inseson told The Hollywood Reporter. The budget drop: Marvel vs Indie The actor, laughing at the financial whiplash, said that he does not think anybody has a budget drop from film to film as he had with The Fantastic Four to Two Neighbors. Ralph Ineson added that despite the remuneration, the job is pretty much the same for him. Ineson said the size of the production does not define the work for him; he elaborated that the budget only matters if it either compromises on safety or makes it financially untenable. 'Doing a Marvel film gives you the financial freedom to then take on smaller, riskier projects,' Ineson told THR. Also read: Grace Van Patten teases 'new information' in Hulu's Amanda Knox series Ineson describes Two Neighbors' script as 'weird and dirty' Talking about what appealed to him about Two Neighbors, Ineson said Viñao's screenplay was intriguing. He said that he did not understand it entirely and added that the filmmaker has a strong vision and the script was 'fascinating, weird, and dirty'. The Genie, Inseon told The Hollywood Reporter, was built in collaboration with the filmmaker on Zoom. The Office actor said they leaned into the character's boredom, his sense of doing something beneath him. 'He is like a once-great performer now doing low-rent gigs. Manipulating mortals is not even that fun for him anymore but it is what he does,' Ineson said, further talking about his character. Also read: Grow a Garden: What is Beanstalk Event and how to climb to the giants' world Ralph Ineson on why female directors create better sets One of the most potent impressions from the film, Ineson felt, was that it has a woman's perspective. The Fantastic Four actor told the media outlet that when he watched the film as a viewer, he could tell that it was written and directed by a woman. 'The dialogue on beauty standards and double standards rang true,' Inseson told the publication. He added that he enjoyed the working atmosphere created by women filmmakers; he said sets of such films are calmer, more reflective, and have less untamed aggression. I neson said, 'I really enjoy working with women directors… I often find the sets are calmer, a nicer place to be, but also full of reflection. There's less untamed aggression, as there sometimes can be with men directors.' FAQs Q1: What role does Ralph Ineson play in Two Neighbors? He plays the Genie, a devilish, manipulative figure inspired by Aesop's fables. Q2: How did he describe the film's script? Ineson called it 'fascinating, weird, and dirty,' praising director Ondine Viñao's vision. Q3: How does Ralph Ineson compare Marvel to indie projects? He says the work is the same, but Marvel's big paychecks provide freedom to choose riskier indie projects.
Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Who would win between Lex Luthor and Galactus? The actors who played them were wondering the same thing
With The Fantastic Four First Steps set to release, the pressure couldn't be more. The film isn't just trying to revive the struggling Marvel Studios, but it also has to do better than the other legendary reboot made by the studio across town, DC's Superman. Both films attempt to retell the story behind iconic superheroes and villains, namely Lex Luthor and Galactus. The competition between the two has already begun, but not by the fans or the studio execs, but by the actors who are playing them, Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Ineson. Ineson has had a very weird journey with Marvel, going from playing an unnamed character in The Guardians of the Galaxy to playing one of Marvel Comics' most powerful villains. He does have some impressive projects under his belt, including films like Nosferatu (2024), The Green Knight (2021), and Ready Player One (2018). He met Hoult, who plays supervillain Lex Luthor, on the sets of Nosferatu, and both Ineson and Hoult quickly realised that they were essentially fighting for the same title, the baddest man in town. The Fantastic Four First Steps actor revealed in an interview with THR that the two actors in fact had a discussion about their characters, and Ineson extended a challenge to Hoult after reading positive reviews of Superman. ALSO READ: The Fantastic Four First Steps post-credits scene leaked online, reveals the future for Marvel's first family and a Robert Downey Jr tease He said, 'We actually had a text conversation this morning about it. I sent him something off social media that said that he gave the all-time greatest superhero villain performance, and I said, 'Hold my beer.' He then laughed and said, 'It's hardly fair. You're a cosmic entity; I'm just a guy.' And I said, 'Fair enough, but I am fighting four of them.' Hoult then told Ineson that a man who gets sick after eating spicy food should not be competing with a demigod, bringing the debate to a close. Ralph Ineson also talked about how he bagged the role in The Fantastic Four First Steps and admitted that the entire process was 'spookily easy'. 'I would've expected to tape and screen test for a while. But almost all the cast have the same story, which was a brief meeting with Matt and confirmation a few days later that they'd like you to play the part. So it was spookily smooth and easy. I do occasionally get offered parts straight nowadays, but they're not usually of this magnitude.' Ineson stated that he definitely felt the magnitude of the role once he put on the suit, which was so heavy that he had to take breaks during shooting to get a massage. 'It's true I had to get massages during lunch break. The suit wasn't uncomfortable, but it was just so heavy, and I am 55 years old, so it was making my knees flare up. To wear that suit and shoot under extremely bright white lights, it became very hot, and my 'pit crew' had a whole plan to keep me cool because Galactus can't sweat. I would have 30-second breaks, where one person would hold my gauntlet, the other would hold my helmet, while a third person would put the air conditioning unit on the back of my suit,' added Ineson. Even if Lex Luthor can't compete with someone who literally consumes planets, Nicholas Hoult's portrayal of the mad scientist was right on the money, and Superman's box office collection is growing by the day. Marvel will be hoping to create a similar effect with The Fantastic Four First Steps. The film releases on July 25.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Calls to act after man drowns at open water event
A coroner has urged the government to act after a man drowned while taking part in an open water swim. Joel Kenneth Ineson, 55, suffered a "cardiac event" at Hetton Lyons Country Park, near Houghton-le-Spring, during an organised swim on 31 May, 2023. While his death was recorded as "accidental", senior coroner David Place, writing in a report aimed at preventing future deaths, warned the activity's growing popularity was not matched by sufficient oversight or regulation. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the Health and Safety Executive have until 5 June to respond, setting out what action they propose to take or explain why none is planned. Mr Place said there was a risk of further fatalities unless changes were made. The medical cause of Mr Ineson's death was given as drowning, with diffuse myocardial scarring as a contributing factor. Safety issues raised at the event were not found to have caused his death. However, Mr Place said Mr Ineson had a "reasonable expectation that appropriate safety measures would be in place". "The evidence highlighted uncertainty and confusion with regard to responsibility for aspects of safety measures," he wrote. "Some participants did not receive a safety briefing, there was a lack of knowledge about the competency of swimmers, and no understanding of how many people were in the water at any one time." The report also noted an absence of formal requirements around risk assessments, emergency plans, signing in and out procedures, and organiser training, with "no established UK body". Mr Place wrote: "It became clear in evidence that the activity does not require a licence from the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and can be undertaken and/or organised by anyone without regulation." Additional reporting by PA Media Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Body of missing open water swimmer found Witness appeal after open water swimmer's death Joel Ineson: Prevention of Future Deaths Report
Wales Online
22-04-2025
- Wales Online
Coroner calls for wild swimming regulation after death of man, 55
Coroner calls for wild swimming regulation after death of man, 55 Joel Kenneth died after suffering a cardiac event while taking part in an organised open-water swim Hetton Lyons Park in Sunderland (Alamy/PA) A coroner has urged the government to take action after a 55-year-old man drowned at an open water swimming event. Joel Kenneth Ineson died at Hetton Lyons Park in Sunderland on June 1 2023 after suffering a cardiac event while taking part in an organised open water swim. At the conclusion of an inquest held on April 4, David Place, senior coroner for the City of Sunderland, recorded a conclusion of accidental death. The medical cause of death was given as drowning, with diffuse myocardial scarring as a contributing factor. In a formal report aimed at preventing future deaths, Mr Place warned that the growing popularity of open water swimming was not matched by sufficient oversight or regulation. He said Mr Ineson had a 'reasonable expectation that appropriate safety measures would be in place' at the event, which was organised, well attended and charged participants a small fee. Article continues below Although the safety issues raised were not found to have caused Mr Ineson's death, Mr Place said there was a risk of further fatalities unless changes were made. He wrote: 'The evidence highlighted uncertainty and confusion with regard to responsibility for aspects of safety measures. 'Some participants did not receive a safety briefing, there was a lack of knowledge about the competency of swimmers, and no understanding of how many people were in the water at any one time.' Article continues below 'It became clear in evidence that the activity does not require a licence from the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and can be undertaken and/or organised by anyone without regulation.' The report also noted an absence of formal requirements around risk assessments, emergency plans, sign-in/out procedures, and organiser training. Mr Place sent the warning – known as a Regulation 28 report – to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and to the chief executive of the Health and Safety Executive. They have until June 5 2025 to respond, setting out what action they propose to take or explaining why none is planned.
