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The Irish Sun
31-07-2025
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Former Ireland AM host stars in trailer for new film from A-list Hollywood director alongside Andrew Scott & Ethan Hawke
FORMER Ireland AM host Simon Delaney is set to appear in a major Hollywood movie releasing later this year. The highly anticipated project was filmed all over Advertisement 2 Simon Delaney will star in Richard linkalter's latest film Credit: SONY PICTURE CLASSICS 2 Simon will appear in the film alongside Andrew Scott and Ethan Hawke Credit: SONY PICTURE CLASSICS Hollywood director Richard Linklater released the trailer for his latest film, Blue Moon. The flick follows the intriguing story of the formation of the coveted theatre producers Rodgers and Hammerstein - told through the lens of one of their former collaborators. As on the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi's bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical Oklahoma!. The film stars Advertisement read more on simon delaney However, outside of And with the trailer now out, it's clear the dad-of-four will play a major role in the movie as the clip was littered with appearances by the actor. The 54-year-old portrays Scott's professional-second-half, Oscar Hammerstein. The film premiered earlier this year at the 2025 International Berlin Film Festival - where it was met with glowing Advertisement Most read in Celebrity And for his role in the film, Andrew Scott won the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance, for his turn as Rodgers. Previously, Simon opened up on his Ageless Irish heartthrob looks completely different as he steps into ring as boxing legend in new biopic Simon made the decision to take a break from hosting to put all of his energy into his acting career and has since The Advertisement The acclaimed actor spoke with The Irish Sun on the red-carpet at the star-studded event and told us why he really quit his Virgin Media gig. When asked if Simon had any regrets leaving, he replied: "No things move on. I did six years there. "I only really went into it and thought I'd do a year and ended up doing six." Simon explained how difficult it was juggling his jobs saying: "I was still acting while I was doing it and it was just tricky to do everything at the one time. Something kind of had to give. Advertisement "At one point doing "So something had to give and acting is my thing, that's where I come from. So I thought I'd cut the cord with Virgin Media and here we are."
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Steven Gerrard ‘thrilled to be coming to Dublin' as ticket prices for Liverpool icon's Vicar Street event revealed
LIVERPOOL fans will have a chance to spend an evening with Steven Gerrard at Vicar Street on June 27. The date is of sentimental importance to anyone with an affiliation with The Reds as it will be the 20th anniversary of their 2 VICAR STREET MUSIC VENUE IN DUBLIN. PICTURE BT JOE DUNNE SEE STORY 'IR ROLLING' BY NICK BRAMHILL 13/10/02 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 2 The 44-year-old has been out of work since parting ways with Saudia Arabian club Al Ettifaq Credit: Getty Tickets have gone on sale this morning Promoting his upcoming trip across the Irish Sea the Premier League all-time great said: "I'm thrilled to be coming to Dublin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our incredible Champions League win. "It's a moment that will forever be etched in my memory. "I'm looking forward to sharing some of my favourite stories and memories with the fans along with all things Liverpool FC and this season's momentous 20th league Title." Read More On Irish Football Gerrard, 44, has been out of work from a managerial point of view since A mutual exit was agreed as pressure with his side languishing just five points above the relegation zone. Al-Ettifaq slumped to 12th in the table after winning just five of their 17 league games under him over the course of the season. Earlier this week the club's head of football Most read in Football Having joined Appearing on Saudi programme Our Club, Al-Ettifaq head of football Hatim Al-Mashaal lifted the lid on Gerrard's exit. Man Utd and Spurs on course for £100m winner-takes-all Europa League final despite two of their worst seasons ever Al-Mashaal said: "Gerrard waived half of his contract with Al-Ettifaq, and the other part has been scheduled. "He waived £10million because if the club had been relegated with him, it would have caused a crisis in his coaching career. "So the agreement to leave was a mutual one between the club and the coach." Upon leaving his role, Gerrard was philosophical over his exit. The former "However, I leave with great respect for the club and the country. "I have no doubt that the work being done will bring success in the future and I wish the team the very best for the rest of the season. "From the first day I was warmly welcomed and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture. "Overall I have learnt a lot and it's been a positive experience personally and for my family as well."
