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Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Trainspotting cast now from Star Wars to Line of Duty and unrecognisable huge US role
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 revolutionary film is one of the most renowned movies to ever emerge from Scotland, making a significant impact on the cinema scene in 1996. From the memorable 'choose life' slogan to the notorious toilet cubicle scene, the antics of Mark Renton and his group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh have become cinematic legend. However, nearly three decades later, many of the cast members have achieved astronomical success. Since Trainspotting's debut almost 30 years ago, the cast have embarked on major projects. From a short-lived marriage to Angelina Jolie to a role in Harry Potter, and even a standout appearance in Star Wars, the film propelled the group into substantial Hollywood success, reports the Daily Record. Here's what has happened to the Trainspotting cast since the film's release: Mark Renton - Ewan McGregor (Image: Getty Images) The film features Ewan McGregor as the charismatic and conflicted Mark Renton, who struggles with his heroin addiction and multiple attempts at sobriety. Ewan was already a familiar face for British viewers, having starred in the Danny Boyle film Shallow Grave and Channel 4's Lipstick on Your Collar - but after Trainspotting, Ewan would achieve a whole new level of international fame. Continuing his rapid ascent, the Scottish actor landed a massive role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels and also gained an even larger following for his roles in Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge!, Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down and Disney's Winnie the Pooh reboot Christopher Robin. Daniel "Spud" Murphy - Ewan Bremner (Image: Christie Goodwin/Redferns) Ewan Bremner, the Edinburgh-native better known as Daniel "Spud" Murphy, had only a few acting gigs before his breakout Trainspotting role. He soared to fame in the early 2000s, starring alongside Ewan McGregor in Black Hawk Down and sharing the screen with Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale in Pearl Harbour. Spud's return in Trainspotting T2 saw Ewan delivering an unforgettable performance, depicting a man still ensnared by heroin addiction. Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson - Jonny Lee Miller (Image: Daily Record) Jonny Lee Miller, who garnered attention as Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson, had already made waves with the film Hackers. His off-screen life was no less dramatic; after a whirlwind romance with Angelina Jolie, sparked on the Hackers set, the couple wed swiftly but parted ways two years later, in September 1997. Beyond the tabloids, Jonny worked with Val Kilmer in Mind Hunters, made regular appearances in the series Dexter, and portrayed Sherlock Holmes in Elementary. The Crown fans might also spot him as John Major, a characterisation the real Major quipped was "a barrel-load of nonsense". Kelly Macdonald captured hearts as Diane Coulston (Image: BBC/World Productions/ Steffan Hill) Kelly Macdonald was a mere 19 when she bagged her first role as Diane, after spotting an audition leaflet while working in a pub. Trainspotting set her on the path to a successful career, including a lead role alongside Billy Connolly as Merida in Pixar's Brave. She also earned credits in the Oscar-winning No Country for Old Men and a part in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. More recently, viewers will recognise her as DCI Joanna Davidson from the popular BBC drama Line of Duty. Begbie - Robert Carlyle (Image: PA) Robert Carlyle, known for his role as Begbie in Trainspotting, has become a familiar face on big shows such as Cobra, The War of the Worlds, and Once Upon a Time. He reunited with Danny Boyle for Trainspotting T2 and played John Lennon in Boyle's Beatles film Yesterday. Tommy - Kevin McKidd (Image: Mitch Haaseth/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Image) Kevin McKidd, who portrayed Tommy in Trainspotting and Father Deegan in a Father Ted Christmas special, is now best known for his role as Owen Hunt in Grey's Anatomy. However, he continues to work in films, appearing alongside Kelly Macdonald in Brave and as Poseidon in the Percy Jackson films.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Trainspotting cast now and one actor who no one would recognise now in huge role
Trainspotting was a ground-breaking film that came out of Scotland and made a huge impact on the film scene when it was released in 1996, and the stars have gone on to enjoy huge success The revolutionary film is one of the most renowned flicks ever to emerge from Scotland, making waves in the cinema world back in 1996. From the unforgettable 'choose life' slogan to the notorious toilet cubicle scene, the antics of Mark Renton and his band of heroin addicts in Edinburgh have become legendary in film history. However, nearly three decades later, many of the cast members have achieved astronomical success. Since the film's debut almost 30 years ago, the cast have embarked on major projects. From a short-lived marriage to Angelina Jolie to a role in Harry Potter, and even a standout appearance in Star Wars, the film launched the group into significant Hollywood stardom, reports the Daily Record. Here's a rundown of what happened to the Trainspotting cast since the movie hit the screens: Mark Renton - Ewan McGregor The film centres around Ewan McGregor as the charismatic and conflicted Mark Renton, who battles with his heroin addiction and multiple attempts at sobriety. Ewan was already a familiar face for British viewers, having starred in the Danny Boyle film Shallow Grave and Channel 4's Lipstick on Your Collar - but post-Trainspotting, Ewan would ascend to a whole new level of international fame. Continuing his stellar rise, the Scottish actor landed a massive role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels and also garnered an even larger fan base for his performances in Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge!, Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down and Disney's Winnie the Pooh reboot Christopher Robin. Daniel "Spud" Murphy - Ewan Bremner Daniel "Spud" Murphy, portrayed by Ewan Bremner, was relatively fresh on the acting scene before his breakthrough as Spud. Post-'Trainspotting', the Edinburgh native landed roles in some of the noughties' biggest blockbusters. He teamed up with Ewan McGregor once more in 'Black Hawk Down', and shared the screen with A-listers Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale in the 2001 war epic 'Pearl Harbour'. Daniel returned to his iconic role in 'Trainspotting T2', delivering a memorable performance as Spud, who continues to grapple with the heroin addiction that dominates his existence. Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson - Jonny Lee Miller Jonny Lee Miller, known for his role in 'Hackers' just prior to 'Trainspotting', would find love with co-star Angelina Jolie, tying the knot after a whirlwind six-month romance. The marriage was short-lived, however, with the couple parting ways and filing for divorce in September 1997. Beyond his romantic endeavours, Jonny has worked with Val Kilmer in 'Mind Hunters' and secured recurring roles in the TV series 'Dexter' and as a modern-day Sherlock Holmes in 'Elementary'. 'The Crown' enthusiasts might also spot Jonny portraying former Prime Minister John Major, a portrayal the politician himself dubbed "a barrel-load of nonsense". Diane Coulston - Kelly Macdonald Kelly Macdonald was just 19 when she bagged her debut role as Diane, after spotting an audition flyer while working in a pub. Her breakthrough in Trainspotting paved the way for a successful career, including starring alongside Billy Connolly as the lead Merida in Pixar's Brave. She also earned roles in the Oscar-winning No Country for Old Men and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. More recently, viewers will recognise her as DCI Joanna Davidson from the popular BBC drama Line of Duty. Begbie - Robert Carlyle After his portrayal of the tough guy in Trainspotting, Glaswegian actor Robert Carlyle has become a familiar face, featuring in major shows like Cobra, The War of the Worlds, Once Upon a Time and more. He teamed up again with Danny Boyle for Trainspotting T2 and played John Lennon in Danny Boyle's Beatles film Yesterday. Tommy - Kevin McKidd Post his role as Tommy in Trainspotting and a special appearance as Father Deegan in a Christmas episode of Father Ted, Kevin McKidd is now most recognised for his role as Owen Hunt in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. However, he has maintained his presence in the film industry, working with Kelly Macdonald in Brave and playing Poseidon in the Percy Jackson films.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Cast of Trainspotting now and two unrecognisable stars who went on to huge roles
Nearly 30 years on since Danny Boyle's classic Trainspotting, the stars went onto appear in some huge hits The ground-breaking film is one of the most famous movies ever to come out of Scotland. Moreover, it made a splash in the film scene way back in 1996. From the iconic 'choose life' mantra to the infamous toilet cubicle scene, the shenanigans of Mark Renton and the group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh have gone down in cinema history. But nearly 30 years on, many of the cast have found astronomic success. Since the film's release nearly 30 years ago, the cast have moved to big projects. From a brief marriage to Angelina Jolie to a role in Harry Potter, and even a standout feature in Star Wars, the film catapulted the group into significant Hollywood success. Here's everything that happened to the cast of Trainspotting since the movie's release: Mark Renton - Ewan McGregor The film follows Ewan McGregor as the charismatic and conflicted Mark Renton as he grapples with his heroin addiction and multiple attempts to become sober. Ewan was already a well-known face for British audiences, having appeared in the Danny Boyle film Shallow Grave as well as a role on Channel 4 's Lipstick on Your Collar - but after Trainspotting, Ewan would reach a whole new level of fame on the global stage. Carrying on his meteoric rise, the Scottish actor bagged a huge part as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels but also gained even more of a following for his role in Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge!, Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down and Disney's Winnie the Pooh reboot Christopher Robin. Daniel "Spud" Murphy - Ewan Bremner Having just picked up a handful of acting credits before his breakout role as Spud, the Edinburgh-born actor went on to appear in some of the early 2000s' biggest hits. He again appeared alongside Ewan McGregor in Black Hawk Down, but also worked alongside mega stars Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale in 2001's Pearl Harbour. He came back to reprise his role in a standout performance in Trainspotting T2 with the character still battling with the heroin addiction that seemingly still controls his life. Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson - Jonny Lee Miller Having starred in the film Hackers the year before the release of Trainspotting, Jonny Lee Miller would strike up a romance with co-star Angelina Jolie, becoming married after just six months of dating. However, after just two years, the pair split, filing for divorce in September 1997. Outside his personal life, Jonny starred alongside Val Kilmer in Mind Hunters, and also picked up regular parts in drama series Dexter as well as playing a version of Sherlock Holmes in the show Elementary. Fans of the Netflix show The Crown may also recognise Jonny in his role playing former Prime Minister John Major, a role that the man himself described as 'a barrel-load of nonsense'. Diane Coulston - Kelly Macdonald Kelly Macdonald was just 19 years old when she landed her first role as Diane, going for an audition after spotting a leaflet advertising the part while she was working in a bar. Trainspotting would set herself up with a solid career, appearing alongside Billy Connolly as the lead Merida in Pixar's Brave. She also picked up credits in the Oscar-winning No Country for Old Men and a role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. More recently, fans may recognise her as DCI Joanna Davidson in the hit BBC drama Line of Duty. Begbie - Robert Carlyle Featuring in big shows Cobra, The War of the Worlds, Once Upon a Time and more, the Glaswegian has become a familiar face to many after his role as the hardman in Trainspotting. He reunited with Danny Boyle for Trainspotting T2 as well as a role as John Lennon in his Beatles film Yesterday. Tommy - Kevin McKidd After playing Tommy in Trainspotting and a special role as Father Deegan in a Christmas special of Father Ted, Kevin McKidd is now probably best known for his role as Owen Hunt in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. However, he has continued his work in the film world, working alongside Kelly Macdonald in Brave and as Poseidon in the Percy Jackson films.
