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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tom Bateman's 'secret marriage' to Daisy Ridley as he lands 'coincidental' rom-com role
Tom Bateman is set to star in The Love Hypothesis opposite Lili Reinhart, reimagining the bestselling romance novel written by Ali Hazelwood Tom Bateman is set to sizzle on screen in The Love Hypothesis, joining forces with Lili Reinhart to bring Ali Hazelwood's bestselling romance novel to life for Amazon MGM. He's stepping into the shoes of Adam Carlsen, a professor entangled in a fauxmance with PhD candidate Olive Smith (portrayed by Reinhart), all to convince her friends she's not lacking in the love department. The 2021 book that soared up the New York Times' bestseller list began its journey as Star Wars fanfiction before Hazelwood gave it a scientific makeover and turned it into the steamy rom-com we know today. In an intriguing twist of fate - or perhaps a stroke of casting brilliance - Bateman happens to be the other half of Daisy Ridley, who played Rey, the character that sparked the original fanfic alongside her frenemy Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). As the internet buzzes with excitement over Bateman's casting, it's worth delving into his off-screen romance with Ridley, his co-star from The Love Hypothesis, reports the Express. The pair first crossed paths on the set of The Murder on the Orient Express back in 2017, but they've been rather tight-lipped about their relationship. Despite their discretion, film producer Judy Hofflund couldn't help but drop hints about their chemistry during the movie's premiere, saying: "Something kinda happened with Tom and Daisy right?" And then playfully adding, "That's public news. I should keep my mouth shut. Oh well." They both kept mum about their personal lives until whispers emerged in February 2019 that they had co-signed a lease for a flat in Primrose Hill, London. Later that year, Ridley was seen sporting what appeared to be an engagement ring but rebuffed any relationship talk with Bateman, even dismissing Marie Curie's probe about the ring's significance. At last, in January 2023, Ridley acknowledged her nuptials during a chat with Rolling Stone, though she kept the finer details under wraps. Despite their preference for privacy, the celebrated duo isn't shy about showcasing their union in their professional endeavours. Their recent joint effort is the 2024 suspense film Magpie, penned and produced by Bateman, with Sam Yates at the helm, inspired by a story idea from Ridley herself. The plot centres on a marriage teetering on the edge as their daughter, an actress, lands a role opposite a famed actor. Ridley steps into the shoes of Anette, whose spouse Ben (Shazad Latif) becomes smitten with his daughter's colleague. The Star Wars lead has been keen to clarify that this gritty thriller doesn't mirror her real-life romance with Bateman. In a conversation with Ralphie Aversa from USA Today, she clarified: "I feel like I must assure people that this is not a reflection of our marriage. "I think you have to be in a very good marriage in order to make a film about a not very good marriage." Ridley also shared insights into the creative journey, labelling it as "revealing" and an "amazing endeavour". Fans have drawn comparisons between the thriller and Gone Girl, praising Ridley for one of her finest performances, although it's yet to hit UK screens. Will there be another collaboration between Ridley and Bateman? Stay tuned. The Love Hypothesis does not yet have a release date.
Otago Daily Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Interesting newcomers in stable squad
A Fijian, an English Stag, a Magpie, a Dragon, an Eel and a Shark walk into a changing room. That is not some sort of obscure joke, but it is the start of a discussion about the most interesting points in the Otago squad named for the NPC campaign. New coach Mark Brown has named six potential debutants in a 32-strong squad. Having 26 players — with a combined 636 caps — return from last season is a fair display of stability, and there should be plenty of motivation in the squad to improve on a ninth placing. Southern loose forward Konrad Toleafoa, Zingari-Richmond hooker A-One Lolofie, Taieri halfback Bob Martin and Dunedin flanker Max Ratcliffe are the newcomers out of club rugby. Otago have also signed Fijian Drua lock Joseva Tamani and English utility back Charlie Powell, who played for Southland last season, to fill holes they believe cannot yet be covered from local stocks. Not everybody is on board with recruiting international players for the NPC — indeed, it rather flies in the face of the mission of the competition — but Brown said they would add to the squad and give Otago time to get more locals in key positions up to speed. "There are some really promising young fellows there, and they feature in our sort of wider group," Brown said. "But we want to set them up to succeed, get them in our environment and just take some time with them. And then when we need to call on them through the year, they're sort of ready, rather than thrusting them in straight away." Lock was always going to be a position of concern now Fabian Holland is virtually certain to be a regular in the All Blacks and New Zealand under-20 giant Josh Tengblad is being developed carefully. Tamani, 28, who made his test debut in 2023, has played 31 Super Rugby games for the Drua, scoring six tries, and can play lock or blindside. "We aimed high to see if we could find someone of a suitable level of experience," Brown said. "There weren't too many around, but once Josefa didn't make the Flying Fijians, he became available, and we were obviously really interested with what he could provide to the squad. "In terms of experience and being able to cope at this level, he was a nice fit for us." Bristol-born Powell, 25, played eight games for Southland last year at centre or wing. The Englishman has since been playing in the Shute Shield competition in Sydney. "He's got some good ability to cover midfield as well as outside back, and that was sort of quite important to us," Brown said. "We're hedging our bets with Charlie. He can cover both for us as we work through some injuries." Indeed, Otago look a little lean with the season just around the corner. Holland, Christian Lio-Willie and George Bower are with the All Blacks, and Finn Hurley (quad, 10-12 weeks), Oliver Haig (ankle, 4-6 weeks), Jona Nareki (knee, 4-6 weeks), Josh Whaanga (knee, 6-8 weeks) and Jake Te Hiwi (groin, 4-6 weeks) are sidelined. "We will have to sort of grin and bear it and just work within our means for the first couple of weeks. "But then hopefully we start getting some of those boys drip-fed back." Brown said Toleafoa and Ratcliffe had been consistent performers in club rugby and it was time to see how they fared at the next level. Martin, who came back from Brisbane and briefly made his Eels comeback before getting injured, will have to compete with classy Highlanders halfback Nathan Hastie and New Zealand under-20 sensation Dylan Pledger, while Lolofie will challenge Highlanders hooker Henry Bell and veteran Liam Coltman. Cameron Millar is the only specialist first five in the squad but rising Harbour playmaker Rique Miln is among a bunch of players in a wider group ready for action when needed. Sam Gilbert, in his last season with Otago before heading to Ireland, is otherwise the only cover at No10. Gilbert and Lio-Willie were co-captains last season but Brown has not yet revealed his leadership structure. First five Ajay Faleafaga has been injured and is understood to be heading to Japan, experienced halfback James Arscott has switched to Auckland, Sam Fischli has signed for the Stags, and centre Hudson Creighton has returned to Australia. Otago play Southland in a preseason game at the University Oval on Friday afternoon, and the rivals clash on Stag Day in Invercargill in the opening round of the NPC on August 2. Otago NPC squad Hookers: Liam Coltman (Utah Warriors), Henry Bell (Kaikorai), A-One Lolofie (Zingari-Richmond). Props: George Bower (Harbour), Benjamin Lopas (Green Island), Saula Ma'u (Harbour), Abraham Pole (Harbour), Moana Takataka (Kaikorai), Rohan Wingham (Dunedin). Locks: Fabian Holland (Dunedin), Joseva Tamani (Fijian Drua), Will Tucker (Kaikorai). Loose forwards: Lucas Casey (Kaikorai), Max Ratcliffe (Dunedin), Will Stodart (University), Harry Taylor (Southern), Konrad Toleafoa (Southern), Christian Lio-Willie (Kaikorai), Oliver Haig (Green Island). Halfbacks: Nathan Hastie (Harbour), Dylan Pledger (Kaikorai), Bob Martin (Taieri). First five: Cameron Millar (Taieri). Midfield backs: Sam Gilbert (Green Island), Jake Te Hiwi (Green Island), Josh Timu (Southern), Thomas Umaga-Jensen (University), Josh Whaanga (Taieri). Outside backs: Jeremiah Asi (University), Finn Hurley (Green Island), Jona Nareki (Alhambra-Union), Charlie Powell (Manly Marlins).
Irish Examiner
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Midleton fight back to beat Killeagh in fiery finale
Midleton 1-18 Killeagh 0-15 It was far from a classic. But what mattered to Midleton was the scoreboard – a six-point victory and a second-half recovery after looking second best for much of the RedFM Division 2 Hurling League final. Referee Niall Fahy was the busiest man in Castlemartyr. He reached for red three times – each one carrying likely consequences for the weeks ahead. The opening dismissals arrived as a set. Alex Quirke's high challenge on Seán Long prompted a flashpoint that saw Killeagh netminder Philip O'Neill sent off for his role in the melee, while Quirke received a straight red for the initial hit. Yellow cards were also flashed to Luke O'Farrell and Rob Sinclair in the aftermath. The third red came deep in added time, Seán Long walking for dissent with their hopes already evaporated. The first two reds were where the contest turned. Killeagh had just strung together four unanswered points to move 0-12 to 0-10 in front. They had wrestled control, Ryan McCarthy sharp, Evan Lane influential and Brendan Delaney composed in defence. Then, everything changed. Midleton, up against it to that point, suddenly found a spark. Points from O'Farrell and Ross O'Regan, followed by a pair of Finn frees, nudged them in front. The game's critical moment followed: substitute Dave Cremin played in Finn, and he drilled low to the net. Colin Walsh, O'Neill's replacement in goal, got a touch – not enough. When O'Farrell was pulled down for a penalty, Finn stepped up with a chance to bury the game – but Walsh produced a brilliant stop to deny him from the spot. The Midleton midfielder converted the resulting 65, but the save gave Killeagh late hope. They went in search of a goal. And they came within inches. A long delivery from Andy Walsh dropped on top of McCarthy, who rose highest, created space and let fly. It had goal written all over it – until Bryan Rossiter, out of nowhere, made a superb save to preserve Midleton's cushion. It was Killeagh's final roll of the dice. The last red card and another Finn free closed out the scoring. Killeagh will feel the final margin was misleading. For 45 minutes, they were the better team. But they leave Castlemartyr empty-handed – and counting the cost, with two dismissals and an injury to Dylan McCarthy. The first half was largely forgettable. Conditions didn't help. It was a scrappy, error-strewn opening quarter in the rain. Just five scores had been registered by the 15th minute – Killeagh ahead 0-3 to 0-2. Even when conditions improved, the quality didn't. Lane grabbed his second point from a Philip O'Neill pass before Killian McDermott equalised at 0-4 apiece. Cormac Beausang nudged Midleton ahead for the first time, only for McCarthy to respond with the best moment of the half – catching O'Neill's long ball under pressure and kicking over an outstanding point. At the break, it was 0-8 to 0-6. By 37 minutes, it was 0-10 to 0-8. Killeagh pushed on – but when Finn got his goal after the red cards, the Magpies never looked back. Scorers for Midleton: M Finn 1-10 (0-9 f, 0-1 65), C Beausang (0-1 f), L O'Farrell 0-3 each, K McDermott, R O'Regan 0-1 each. Scorers for Killeagh: R McCarthy 0-4 (0-3 f), E Lane, R Long 0-3 each, D McCarthy 0-2 f, A Walsh, S Smiddy, S Walsh 0-1 each. MIDLETON: B Rossiter; S Smyth, E Moloney, T O'Leary Hayes; L Dineen, C Smyth, R O'Regan; S O'Meara, M Finn; K McDermott, A Quirke, L O'Farrell; P White, C Beausang, C Walsh. Subs: D Cremin for Walsh (42), E McGrath for White (57), A Daly for O'Meara (60). KILLEAGH: P O'Neill; S Long, P O'Brien, B Delaney; R Sinclair, D Walsh, A Walsh; C Fitzgibbon, E Lane; R McCarthy, R Long, S Smiddy; C Leahy, D Buckley, D McCarthy. Subs: S Walsh for D McCarthy (25 inj), C Walsh for Buckley (47), R Treacy for D Walsh (53), G Walsh Wallace for Sinclair (57), A Leahy for C Leahy (60+2). Referee: Niall Fahy (Brian Dillons)
Perth Now
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
How Magpies can avoid selection squeeze
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the positional flexibility of his veterans could alleviate the selection squeeze involving ball-winner Tom Mitchell. Mitchell last week returned for his first senior game in 14 months after injury and seven consecutive weeks in the reserves. The Brownlow Medal winner's absence had opened the door for young midfielder Ned Long and their potency in the same side has been widely speculated. Long attended the most centre bounces of any Magpie in last week's win over Carlton, while Mitchell gathered his team's third-highest number of disposals. McRae confirmed that Mitchell would take on Gold Coast on Friday and hinted at an adjustment of roles for some of his midfielders. 'Tom recovered really well, we were excited for his first game back after 14 months and he'll play again this week,' he said. 'He looks really hungry to get involved in a game like this. 'I think we've got flexibility in our team to do multiple things, reality is they're all somewhat similar. 'But we've got flexibility for a couple of those to play a few different roles – let's just wait and see on that one.' Tom Mitchell is part of a crowded midfield. Mark Stewart Credit: News Corp Australia Collingwood is set to welcome back small forward Lachie Schultz after a stint on the sidelines with a hamstring issue and illness. 'He trained really well today, he was ill last week and it was really the only reason he didn't play,' McRae said. 'He'll play this week, no one is in doubt, it's (illness) probably been two weeks now and it was worse last week, to be honest. 'We used a bit of the old times, don't come in if you're sick. It's not a bad policy.' The Magpies are 10 points clear on top the ladder and face an improved Suns on the road this Friday night. McRae said Collingwood needed to be mindful of Gold Coast's contest work at stoppages. 'I think any team in the eight right now is a challenge for all teams, Gold Coast are really hard to play against,' he said. 'Their contest is strong, their inside is strong, we're looking to getting up there with our Magpie army. They travel everywhere around Australia to watch us play. 'That's what happens when you play them all in the first 10 weeks, every week is the same, we approach it like no other. 'We just want to attack them with what we can, take away some of their strengths, and I'm sure they're trying to do the same to us.'
The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Elliott soars to new heights as Pies' march continues
Red-hot veteran Jamie Elliott has lifted Collingwood to a new level in their AFL premiership pursuit this season, coach Craig McRae says. The 32-year-old has put together a career-best campaign, setting a new personal benchmark for a single year with 41 goals. And with seven home-and-away rounds plus finals left to play, Elliott is on track to become the first Magpie since Travis Cloke in 2013 to kick more than 60 goals in a season. The small forward sits second in the Coleman Medal race, behind only Geelong's Jeremy Cameron, and is firmly in All-Australian calculations. "He's been fantastic, Jamie, and never been happier," McRae said after Friday night's 17.13 (115) to 8.11 (59) thrashing of Carlton at the MCG. "He's part of the leadership group and I'm repeating myself here, but with the way we're connecting inside-50, Jamie is giving us a great presence. "He's playing as part of a system where we've always found a way to score, but we've never really had anyone that kicks four or five goals regularly. "Jamie's done that this year, which has probably taken us to a new level." Elliott shone with four goals in the first three quarters against Carlton as the Magpies surged 60 points clear by the final change and cruised to victory. An eighth consecutive win gave Collingwood a 14-2 record, ticking off a key milestone for McRae with almost two months to spare. "We set a goal at the start of the year to qualify for the finals and we can officially say that we've got 14 wins and we've done that," McRae said. "Not in our wildest dreams did we ever think we'd have that at this time of year in such a tight competition. "So we wanted to celebrate that ... but I was just rapt tonight with our system against a team with their backs against the wall." Collingwood face a tricky assignment next Friday night when they take on finals hopefuls Gold Coast at People First Stadium. Red-hot veteran Jamie Elliott has lifted Collingwood to a new level in their AFL premiership pursuit this season, coach Craig McRae says. The 32-year-old has put together a career-best campaign, setting a new personal benchmark for a single year with 41 goals. And with seven home-and-away rounds plus finals left to play, Elliott is on track to become the first Magpie since Travis Cloke in 2013 to kick more than 60 goals in a season. The small forward sits second in the Coleman Medal race, behind only Geelong's Jeremy Cameron, and is firmly in All-Australian calculations. "He's been fantastic, Jamie, and never been happier," McRae said after Friday night's 17.13 (115) to 8.11 (59) thrashing of Carlton at the MCG. "He's part of the leadership group and I'm repeating myself here, but with the way we're connecting inside-50, Jamie is giving us a great presence. "He's playing as part of a system where we've always found a way to score, but we've never really had anyone that kicks four or five goals regularly. "Jamie's done that this year, which has probably taken us to a new level." Elliott shone with four goals in the first three quarters against Carlton as the Magpies surged 60 points clear by the final change and cruised to victory. An eighth consecutive win gave Collingwood a 14-2 record, ticking off a key milestone for McRae with almost two months to spare. "We set a goal at the start of the year to qualify for the finals and we can officially say that we've got 14 wins and we've done that," McRae said. "Not in our wildest dreams did we ever think we'd have that at this time of year in such a tight competition. "So we wanted to celebrate that ... but I was just rapt tonight with our system against a team with their backs against the wall." Collingwood face a tricky assignment next Friday night when they take on finals hopefuls Gold Coast at People First Stadium. Red-hot veteran Jamie Elliott has lifted Collingwood to a new level in their AFL premiership pursuit this season, coach Craig McRae says. The 32-year-old has put together a career-best campaign, setting a new personal benchmark for a single year with 41 goals. And with seven home-and-away rounds plus finals left to play, Elliott is on track to become the first Magpie since Travis Cloke in 2013 to kick more than 60 goals in a season. The small forward sits second in the Coleman Medal race, behind only Geelong's Jeremy Cameron, and is firmly in All-Australian calculations. "He's been fantastic, Jamie, and never been happier," McRae said after Friday night's 17.13 (115) to 8.11 (59) thrashing of Carlton at the MCG. "He's part of the leadership group and I'm repeating myself here, but with the way we're connecting inside-50, Jamie is giving us a great presence. "He's playing as part of a system where we've always found a way to score, but we've never really had anyone that kicks four or five goals regularly. "Jamie's done that this year, which has probably taken us to a new level." Elliott shone with four goals in the first three quarters against Carlton as the Magpies surged 60 points clear by the final change and cruised to victory. An eighth consecutive win gave Collingwood a 14-2 record, ticking off a key milestone for McRae with almost two months to spare. "We set a goal at the start of the year to qualify for the finals and we can officially say that we've got 14 wins and we've done that," McRae said. "Not in our wildest dreams did we ever think we'd have that at this time of year in such a tight competition. "So we wanted to celebrate that ... but I was just rapt tonight with our system against a team with their backs against the wall." Collingwood face a tricky assignment next Friday night when they take on finals hopefuls Gold Coast at People First Stadium.
