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Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'A heart-pounding watch': In Flight is the new thrilling Katherine Kelly drama from creators of Slow Horses
A gripping new drama is landing on Channel 4 next month - and it's guaranteed to keep us on the edge of our seats. From the creators of Slow Horses and Marcella, In Flight, stars Katherine Kelly as Jo Conran, a single mother who is thrust into a dangerous criminal underworld. When her son is jailed in Bulgaria for a murder he says he didn't commit, Jo is blackmailed by a ruthless gang into using her airline job to smuggle drugs across the globe. With her son's freedom hanging in the balance, Jo is forced to make impossible choices - and the stakes couldn't be higher. Intrigued? Ahead of the launch, read on for everything you need to know about the series including the release date, cast, and latest news. In Flight is currently planned to air early August 2025. We'll update you right here with an exact start date and time once we know more. The six-part series stars Katherine Kelly as Jo, a single mother and flight attendant whose life takes a dark turn when her teenage son is sentenced to 15 years in a Bulgarian prison and she's forcing Jo to smuggle drugs for a gang who has inside knowledge on his case. "[Jo] soon finds herself pulled into a murky underworld of corrupt cops and hired killers, forced to carry out their orders with no escape in sight. However, no matter how far Jo finds herself from her old life, her mission remains the same, to keep her son alive," Channel 4 revealed. "Set against the fast-paced, high-pressure backdrop of international air travel, In Flight follows Jo's relentless quest to protect her family while entangled in a dangerous criminal syndicate." Speaking of her role, Katherine Kelly said: "I am really excited to be taking on the role of Jo and I can't wait to tell her compelling story. I am delighted to be working with Buccaneer Media again and it's joy to be filming in Belfast." The series is written and co-created by Mike Walden (Marcella, Whitstable Pearl) and Adam Randall (Slow Horses, iBoy), who have called it "our spin on the noir genre, a high stakes, stylish, romantic thriller with iconic characters and nerve shredding action." Katherine Kelly, who many will recognise from Coronation Street, Strike Back and Mr Bates vs The Post Office leads the cast. Below is a full list of cast members and the roles they play: While a release date hasn't been confirmed just yet, the episodes will be available to watch live on Channel 4. They'll also be available to stream on the broadcaster's Video on Demand (VoD) service. In Flight airs on Channel 4 in August 2025.
Cosmopolitan
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Unforgivable cast: From Line of Duty to Marcella, here's where you recognise the characters from
Unforgivable is BBC Two's gripping new drama that explores the devastating ripple effects of child abuse within a family. Set against the backdrop of Liverpool and penned by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jimmy McGovern, the standalone drama follows Joe, a man newly released from prison after serving time for the abuse of his young nephew. Starring Line of Duty's Anna Maxwell Martin and Marcella's Anna Friel, the show features a stellar ensemble cast. As Unforgivable hits screens, here's the full cast list - including the characters they play and where you've seen the actors before. Below is the full cast list: For more on the cast, keep scrolling...
Cosmopolitan
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'An unthinkable crime': Line of Duty & Marcella stars reunite for the BBC's "devastating" drama, Unforgivable
A brand new drama is coming to the BBC this month, and it's set to be one of the most emotionally gripping series of the year. From the critically acclaimed screenwriter Jimmy McGovern, Unforgivable is a raw and powerful story that dives deep into the heartache, guilt, and lasting impact of abuse within a family. It's set in Liverpool and follows Joe, a young man trying to rebuild his life after prison, and his sister Anna, who is left to pick up the pieces for her traumatised family. Line of Duty's Anna Maxwell Martin and Marcella's Anna Friel star in the series, in what some are calling their most powerful roles to date. So, when does it start? Who else is in the cast? And what can viewers expect? Read on for everything you need to know. Unforgivable premieres on BBC Two on Thursday 24th July at 9pm. The episodes will also be available to stream live or at a later date on BBC iPlayer. Set and filmed in Liverpool, this fictional drama follows the Mitchell family as they struggle to cope with the devastating aftermath of abuse committed by one of their own. The official synopsis reads: "Having served his prison sentence, Joe (Bobby Schofield) arrives at St Maura's, an institution which offers him a home and rehabilitation after his release. With the support of Katherine (Anna Maxwell Martin), an ex-nun, Joe undertakes therapy sessionsin the hope of understanding what led him to commit the abuse. "Simultaneously, his sister, Anna (Anna Friel), is dealing with the enormous impact that Joe's crime has had on her family - her sons, Tom (Austin Haynes) and Peter (Fin McParland), and her father, Brian (David Threlfall). The drama examines the extensive ripple effect of abuse from multiple perspectives and how those involved can try to move forwards in the midst of the devastation." Speaking of the inspiration behind the series, McGovern revealed: "I received a letter from a woman who works with sex offenders and wanted to speak to me. She spoke no holds barred about her job and working with sex abusers. She told me certain facts and figures that are quite unbelievable, so I want people to watch the film and learn things about child abuse. I felt compelled to write about it." The cast list for Unforgivable is stacked, with Line of Duty, Marcella, Nightsleeper and Adolescence actors making an appearance. Below is the full cast list: The BBC dropped the trailer for Unforgivable on Friday 11th July, and if the plot alone didn't move you, this one is sure to hit you right in the gut - offering a haunting glimpse into this powerful new drama. You can watch the full clip below: Unforgivable starts on BBC Two on Thursday 24th July at 9pm.
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nepo baby with Harry Potter star dad and Hollywood A-list mum turns 20 – can you guess who her famous parents are?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEPO baby with a very famous family tree recently celebrated her 20th birthday. With stunning model looks and an air of nonchalance one can only achieve from being a sprog of the rich and well-connected, once you discover who Gracie's A-list parents are, you'll kick yourself for not seeing it sooner. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Gracie recently turned 20 and celebrated with her famous mum and dad Credit: Instagram/annafriel 7 Stunning Gracie is a talented musician Credit: Instagram/annafriel Gracie, 20, might have two acting parents but so far it seems she's determined to carve out a career as a talented musician. Posting to one of her Instagram accounts, she shared a snap of her grandfather and wrote: "Love letter to my guitar - My Grandad bought me my first guitar in Prague when I was 8 years old. "I'd go out wearing it on my back to show it off because I was so proud… Since then, there is rarely a day that goes by where I don't play it. I love my Guitar and I love my Grandad even more." So who are Gracie's parents? Her dad is British acting legend, emotionally rich, and familiar to fans of the wizarding world as werewolf Remus Lupin. Meanwhile, her mum, despite a long and successful career in gritty dramas and blockbuster movies, will forever be known to some as Brookside's ground-breaking character, Beth Jordache. Drumroll… Meet Gracie Ellen Mary Friel – born 9 July 2005 – the only daughter of Marcella star Anna Friel, 48, and Harry Potter alum David Thewlis, 62. Sharing a carousel of snaps to her social media, Gracie's mum Anna wrote: "Our darling Gracie , 20 years of you. We are the luckiest parents , you make us proud everyday. "Your beautiful kind soul, your intelligence, your creativity, your understanding your amazing mind blowing talent your passion for everything in life, your patience and calm your loving loving heart, your rare and unique beauty, your song bird voice." Anna Friel and Kelsey Grammer star in Charming the Hearts of Men The tribute continued: "Your gratitude, your sense of value, your moral compass and most of all your love your beautiful love that walks and sings around you with every breath you take. "Quite simply - you are adored and you are so very , very very loved. Thank you for a wonderful decade, here is to the next. Fly boo boo fly." Underneath, a fan penned: "Definitely no need for a paternity test! An equal mix of 2 incredible actors and imo one if the most beautiful women in the world." Actors Anna and David met in 2001 while on a flight to Cannes, and instantly clicked. The couple then welcomed baby Gracie in July 2005. They stayed together for nearly a decade, splitting in late 2010 amid busy schedules and long-distance strains – Anna acknowledged they 'grew apart' and agreed 'this isn't working any more'. Still, they remain incredibly close and co‑parents – Anna said, "He's a great dad and lives just across the road… We're the best of friends." After splitting, Anna dated Rhys Ifans from 2011 to 2014, and praised him for being 'a companion in crime' to Gracie. The actress has previously stated that she isn't putting pressure on herself to get into a relationship, instead drawing inspiration from Helen Mirren, who married Taylor Hackford when she was 48. Meanwhile, David got married to French artist Hermine Poitou in 2016. 7 Fans think Gracie is the spitting image of her mum and dad Credit: Instagram/annafriel 7 Anna says Gracie is her 'absolute angel' Credit: Instagram/annafriel 7 The 20-year-old is super close to her mum and dad Credit: Instagram/annafriel 7 David starred as Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films Credit: Warner Brothers
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Model nepo baby strips to a bikini and shows off her tattoos – but can you guess who her very famous rock star dad is?
THIS nepo baby comes from music royalty, thanks to her famous father. In fact, her dad is the lead singer of one of the biggest rock band's in the world - but can you guess who she is the daughter of? Advertisement 5 This model has a very famous dad - can you guess who it is? Credit: 5 This nepo-baby stripped down to a bikini for her latest Instagram snap Credit: 5 The model is Marcella Hatfield, who is the daughter of Metallica rocker, James Hatfield Credit: Getty 5 Marcella is seen here with her rocker father Credit: Alamy The nepo baby in question is Marcella Hatfield, 23, who is She is the youngest of the musician's three kids, and has a sister called Cali, 27, and brother called Castor, 25. James welcomed his trio of kids with ex-wife Francesca Tomasi, who he was married to for 25 years until 2022. Marcella's siblings have both followed their famous father into the world of music, but she has taken a different route. Advertisement In fact, she is carving out a career for herself as a model. In her latest Instagram selfie, heavily-tattooed Marcella can be seen stripping down to a bikini. She is known for posting modelling shots, and works with a range of different brands. Marcella's famous father has previously opened up about about being a parent saying it can be "hard". Advertisement Most read in Celebrity 'Just because my family kind of disintegrated as a kid doesn't mean my parents didn't have unconditional love for me," James told "I know there are parents out there that struggle with loving their kids, or not knowing how to love their kids. Rock legends Metallica perform a cin Slane, Ireland "Being a parent is so hard. I'll either smother that kid with control or just go, 'Whatever you do, I don't want to know.' "Being in the middle is so hard. So hard, in the very middle. Showing that you care and being hated as a parent. Advertisement "And even when you're doing a good job, you're hated.' Marcella's father shot to fame in the 80s, and has gone onto become one of the biggest rockers of all time. He co-founded heavy metal band Metallica, after answering an advert by drummer Lars Ulrich in a local Los Angeles newspaper. As the lead singer of the band, James has had huge success around the world, with an army of fans following him everywhere. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun Together with Metallica he has won ten Grammy Awards, as well as releasing 11 studio albums and 24 singles. James is often regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal rhythm guitar players of all time. 5 James co-founded Metallica in the 80s Credit: Getty
