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Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
British legend new frontrunner to play Voldemort after Harry Potter cast updates
A new name has leapt to the front of the race to predict who will play Voldemort in the Harry Potter adaptation for TV. After HBO this week anointed three young actors as Harry, Hermione and Ron for a new generation, speculation has ramped up for who will play the trio's arch nemesis. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have been cast in the lead roles to follow in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, after over 30,000 young hopefuls threw their name into the sorting hat at the casting director's office. The production had already shared a swathe of casting announcements, with John Lithgow set to play headmaster Albus Dumbledore, I May Destroy You star Paapa Essiedu taking on Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid. The Potterheads are now waiting for the rest of the cast to be announced, with our new Voldemort still missing from the roster. The leading contender for the spot is said to be British actor Tom Hiddleston. No stranger to playing a baddie, Hiddleston is probably best known as Marvel's impish Loki. The 44-year-old is currently leading early predictions, according to Online Betting Guide, who have put him at 1/1 odds. He's followed by Peaky Blinders Cillian Murphy at 6/4, who previously had something of an edge after the original Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes gave Murphy his blessing. Fiennes was asked to address weeks of speculation Murphy would take over the role during an interview on Watch What Happens Live. Who do you think would be the best Voldemort? He said: 'Cillian is a fantastic actor. That's a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favor of Cillian. Yeah.' Following Hiddleston and Murphy in the bookies' reckoning is another Marvel star, with Paul Bettany at 3/1. Then in fourth is yet another Marvel alum – maybe willingness to be in one franchise means you're more likely to do it again – with Benedict Cumberbatch at 6/1. This comes after HBO finally shed light on how much the TV adaptation of JK Rowling's smash books is going to cost, after astronomical figures had been bandied about. Senior TV Reporter Rebecca Cook shares her take… Tom Hiddleston's tenure as Loki in the Marvel franchise is riddled (get it) with moments proving he has a strong Voldemort performance in him. Think back to when he went full panto villain at Comic-Con in 2013, emerging from the dark with the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. He's certainly capable of playing a charismatic villain – but there's the risk his charm may soften Voldemort's edges. After all, who didn't end up secretly loving Loki, even before we were meant to? We want someone who's truly terrifying to play Voldemort. Hairs upright on the back of your neck type of thing. Perhaps an actor like Idris Elba would be a better fit, admittedly not currently in the conversation, but with a commanding presence and The Wire's Stringer Bell as proof he knows how to play a complicated villain. The budget reported so far would make the HBO show the most expensive ever to be made, trouncing Prime Video's $465 million (£399 million) price tag for Rings of Power. More Trending The Express reported each episode would cost £75 million to make, boosting the UK economy by billions. However, a source close to the production has now confirmed to Metro that the reported figure is inaccurate. Instead, the production costs will be on a par with Game of Thrones' budget. The eighth season of the show was its most expensive, costing roughly $15 million (almost £12 million at the time) per episode. View More » The Harry Potter TV show will stream exclusively on Max in 2026. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Harry Potter fans annoyed about casting detail no one's got right in 25 years MORE: Here's why fans think Arabella Stanton as new Hermione is 'perfect casting' MORE: The new Harry Potter child stars have confirmed my worst fears
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix confirms The Gentlemen season two as Maya Jama set to join star studded cast
Netflix has announced that a second season of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen will be coming soon wit the Love Island presenter set to make her debut in the show. Netflix has confirmed that The Gentlemen is returning for a second season with a number of new famous faces being added to the star studded cast, including Love Island presenter Maya Jama. The Guy Ritchie drama, branded a mashup between Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders, is based on the director's 2019 film of the same name. The first season became one of the streaming platform's biggest hits when it dropped in 2024 with Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Ray Winstone playing the lead roles. The Gentleman sees James and Scodelario play Eddie Halstead and Susie Glass, who are thrust together after James inherits land that's been co-opted by a weed growing empire ran by Susie's father, Bobby Glass, played by Winstone. Susie is the de facto head of the business while Bobby is in prison. Netflix has confirmed that James, Scodelario and Daniel Ings will all be returning to their roles for the highly anticipated second season. They will be returning alongside cast members Winstone, Vinnie Jones, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley and Giancarlo Esposito. Meanwhile, Maya Jama is set to be the latest addition to the star studded cast. The Love Island presenter made her acting debut in Katherine Ryan's Netflix series The Duchess, playing a girl-next door role named Sandra for two episodes. The Gentlemen is understood to be her second acting role although details about her character in the show are yet to be revealed. Jama, 30, rose to fame as a DJ on Rinse Fm and a presenter on MTV. She then went on to front award shows and in 2023, she landed the presenting role on ITV'S Love Island. Also joining the cast for season two will be The Agency star Hugh Bonneville, Dune's Benjamin Clementine, The Leopard's Benedetta Porcaroli, Conclave's Sergio Castellito, Another Simple Favour's Michele Morrone, Tell Me Everything's Tyler Conti and Dune: Part Two's Amra Mallassi. During the last season, Eddie and Susie's undeniable chemistry was noted by fans, with many enjoying the intense aspect of their relationship. Other fans recalled a flashback scene in which the pair are seen dancing with their faces extremely close to one another, with many believing Ritchie was subtly hinting at a romantic history between them. Season two will pick up one year after Eddie and Susan joined forces to team up on Bobby's criminal empire overseas. As they strive to expand their enterprise, the choices Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound, and Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all. Guy Ritchie announced the news of the forthcoming season in a statement which read: 'I am delighted to return to set for season two of The Gentlemen. This chapter sees a deliberate expansion, both geographically and thematically, as we journey from the English countryside to the Italian lakes.' 'Eddie and Susie find themselves navigating an increasingly volatile empire as they're besieged on all fronts by an influx of enigmatic new players. "The stakes are heightened, the power dynamics are more precarious, and I'm thrilled to be collaborating once again with this exceptional cast and crew.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bolton School lands itself a new TV role-this time for a new coffee chain commercial
Cool beans! Bolton School has another starring role on TV - this time in the new Costa Coffee advert. The beautiful facade of the building and the interior of the historic school is used to depict a university in the commercial for the popular coffee chain. It is the latest role for the Chorley New Road school, which has been a go to location for production teams in recent years, and featured on some of the biggest TV dramas. In the new advertisement entitled 'Made with Heart", filming takes place outside and inside of the school, one of the best in the country. The minute long video follows the journey of a young girl, who is beginning life at university and finds solace and friendship in a Costa Coffee shop. A spokesperson for Bolton School said: 'We know that filming in iconic Bolton locations is great for the town in terms of civic pride and the local economy and we are pleased that the beautiful buildings at our school, both old and new, are attractive to a wide range of film makers. (Image: Bolton School) Filming at Bolton School READ MORE: 'So many alumni have noticed their school on the advert - it is great to see their comments.' This is not the first time the school has hit the silver screen. Bolton School is a popular filming location in Bolton, frequently used as a backdrop for various television dramas and films. The money earned from filming is used to support the school's bursary scheme, enabling bright students from all backgrounds to attend. Currently one in five students are on the bursary fund scheme but the school would like this to be one in three. In recent years, the school has provided the backdrop for Netflix's hit TV series, Fool Me Once, BBC's teenage detective drama, Get Even and BBC one drama starring Michelle Keegan, Our Girl. Elsewhere in Bolton, Le Mans Crescent is famous for Peaky Blinders, Alma's Not Normal, It's A Sin, Ridley and Nolly, which featured Hollywood star Helena Bonham Carter. And Bolton Town Hall became a winter backdrop for A Gentleman in Moscow with A-lister Ewan McGregor coming to town.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Barry Keoghan reveals what acting alongside Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy is REALLY like - and why he's given up boxing for The Beatles film
He's become one of the most sought after upcoming actors in the film industry having starred in Dunkirk, The Batman and Top Boy in recent years. Now Barry Keoghan, 32, is gearing up for the release of the new and highly anticipated Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man. The feature film, which is likely to come out with the next year, will see the infamous Shelby family of cut-throat gangsters transition into the Second World War. Described as 'one for the fans' to conclude the much-loved series, Barry is set to feature alongside Dune actress Rebecca Ferguson, Adolescence writer Stephen Graham and of course star of the show Cillian Murphy. And in a recent interview with The Mirror, the Saltburn actor revealed exactly what it takes to live up to Cillian's high standards. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'There is no slacking for him,' Barry said: 'And it's not in an intimidating way. It is in a way that he does not settle for less. He has an athlete's approach to it. Cillian is such a legend. 'He does not say anything, but you feel it.' Recalling the moment he first pulled his Peaky Blinders costume on, Barry told of Cillian's reaction: 'He (Cillian) was more excited to see me in my costume. He was like, "Ah man, look at you."' The Immortal Man isn't all Barry has to look forward to however, with it recently being confirmed that the 32-year-old will star in four upcoming biopics about The Beatles. With the movies planned for release in 2028, Barry will be playing Ringo Starr - who he was so nervous to meet that he couldn't look at the drummer. After being asked by Jimmy Kimmel whether he was able to 'study' Ringo when they met, Barry replied: 'I was.. and when I was talking to him, I couldn't look at him. 'I was nervous, like right now. But he's like, "You can look at me."' Despite his nerves, Barry did stress that Ringo was 'absolutely lovely' and that they sat in the garden 'chatting away.' The Top Boy actor is about to go into 15 months of filming for the movies, but has had to sacrifice one of his true passions for the role - boxing. Barry, who has 'boxed for years', revealed he's been forced to give up his beloved sport because the film's producers 'will kill him' if he breaks his hand and can't play the drums during filming. Despite all of his success in the film industry, the Irish actor suffered a particularly difficult upbringing. He lost his mother when he was just 12 to a heroin addiction and spent the following years in foster care before being brought up by his grand mother. Both Barry and his brother have also struggled with addiction, with the actor admitting he has spent time in rehabilitation. In a poignant interview with Hollywood Authentic, he spoke about an old diary of his mother's which he cherishes. Quoting one entry, he said: 'Well, tonight went okay for me so I hope I have the strength to not touch anything tomorrow.' He added: 'I got to read that at Christmas. I sent a picture to my brother, because he was in rehab over Christmas. I sent him that picture of her last page. I said "Just look at that. You've got a chance now." You can feel the pain in this.' As well as losing his mother at a young age, Barry's uncle passed away after battling a drug addiction, while various other family members including his father also suffered with the vice. Barry said: 'I had an uncle, Alan – he passed away. Heroin. 'He was my nannie's boy. He was very present for us for a good few years. He was my mum's brother. But he passed away. He was only 40, he had an overdose. 'I'm not in denial anymore. I understand that I do have an addiction, and I am an addict. You know, when you accept that, you finally can move on, and learn to work with it. 'My father passed away as a result of similar and I lost my mum to it. I've lost two uncles and a cousin to drugs.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Barry Keoghan's trick to landing huge roles and sacrifice to play Ringo Starr
Saltburn star Barry Keoghan reveals the demands of the job with perfectionist Peaky Blinders co-star Cillian Murphy – and how he has to protect himself to film the Fab Four biopic You don't slack on the set of the new Peaky Blinders film – by order of Cillian Murphy, according to Irish actor Barry Keoghan. Speaking ahead of his starring role with fellow countryman Cillian in the film - due out this year - that continues the story of Tommy Shelby and his notorious family of cut-throat gangsters in Birmingham, Barry reveals his co-star's impressive work ethic. He says: 'There is no slacking for him. And it is not in an intimidating way. It is in a way that he does not settle for less. He has an athlete's approach to it. Cillian is such a legend.' The new Netflix movie, The Immortal Man, is set during the Second World War and also stars Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth, along with returning cast members from the hit BBC crime series. Recalling seeing his co-star in Tommy Shelby's costume at the screen test, Barry, 33, says: 'He was more excited to see me in my costume. He was like, 'Ah man, look at you.'' Clearly channelling his inner Duke menace (his character in the movie) Barry says of Cillian: 'He does not say anything, but you feel it.' And Barry has clearly adopted his co-star's ethos, by giving it all, when it comes to his latest role as Ringo Starr in the new Beatles movie. For he has sacrificed his other great love after acting - boxing - to play the part. Playing drummer Ringo, alongside Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney in the new Sam Mendes biopic, he says: 'I have boxed for years now. But they will kill me if I go and break my hand. Obviously I can't miss the drumming.' Known for his unsettling performances in Saltburn and The Banshees of Inisherin, with Colin Farrell, Barry overcame a tragic childhood to find success as an actor, after his mother died of a heroin overdose when he was just 12. He and his siblings spent many years in foster care, before being brought up by his grandmother. He has spoken movingly about losing many members of his family to drugs - which became the scourge of his home city of Dublin - saying: 'My father passed away as a result of similar and I lost my mum to it. I've lost two uncles and a cousin to drugs.' Sober, after battling his own drink and drug addiction issues, he says the filming schedule for The Beatles movies will be intense - requiring him to be at the top of his game. He says: 'It is The Beatles now for the next 15 months at least. It is really focused and committed because it is four movies.' While people tell him 'you have made it,' Barry says: 'I will always try and do better. My approach to The Beatles movie is entirely different to anything I have ever done.' More interested in a career in the ring than on stage when he was younger, Barry only began acting in school plays so he could skip class. By chance one day near the boxing club where he was training, he saw an advert in the window of a shop looking for non-actors – and made the phone call that would change his life. After winning that part in Between The Canals in 2011, he started applying for Irish dance and drama schools – but was rejected. 'I did not get into any. I was lost,' he says. 'I had just finished school. It was like having your confidence knocked out.' Eventually he found a place which would take him. He explains: 'The Factory was not an acting school – it was more of a place of pure collaboration and had an experimental approach.' It was a role in the series Love/Hate in 2013 about organised crime in Dublin that made him famous in Ireland. Again, he took an experimental approach to his acting, adding: 'I was doing Love/Hate and I went to Galway and rented an Airbnb. I met these lads and I wanted to learn how these lads walked and talked. Then I went back to Dublin.' Barry's ability to portray complex characters landed him his breakout role in The Killing of a Sacred Deer in 2017 with Nicole Kidman, where he tried to learn as much as he could from the box office star. 'To go from Love/Hate to Scared Deer was insane,' he recalls. 'It was the first time I ever had control (as an actor). Nicole is a genius. 'I had a baby-like approach – the way babies look at you and absorb.' That same year, he gained plaudits for his part in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, working alongside One Direction star Harry Styles. Unlike now, the jobbing actor had to audition for his role as a soldier in the Second World War epic. 'I did an audition tape for Dunkirk and I remember we had to look at tennis balls to take the attention off what I was saying – and I got the part,' he says. Having won an Oscar for best supporting actor in 2023 for The Banshees, Keoghan no longer needs to audition for his roles – but he doesn't take his fame for granted. 'Your last work is your best work,' he says. 'A director sometimes needs to be shown (an audition tape). It shows you delivering.' He still sent in a tape of himself ahead of The Beatles films, because he wanted to make sure he got the part of Ringo Starr. 'I might sound a dick, but no (I don't have to audition anymore). But like for The Beatles for example, I grabbed a Ringo clip online and I got some friends in New York to shoot it in black and white in this hotel,' he says. 'I gave my version of it, not to mimic Ringo, I wanted to show that I was committed.' It's a trick Barry also employed to get a part in the 2022 Joker movie. 'I saw that they wanted the Riddler, so I made a short Batman film and got this lady in LA to shoot it. I wanted to make it like Stanley Kubrick and I bought a hat and a cane and walked slowly down the corridor,' he says. It turned out they'd already cast the Riddler, but four months later Barry did get the Joker part, which sadly ended up on the cutting floor. His commitment to acting means he even named the son he had in August 2022 with his former partner, Alyson Sandro, Brando after The Godfather actor. More recently linked to singer Sabrina Carpenter, after he appeared in one of her music videos and she described the collaboration as, 'One of the best she's ever had.' Barry says the secret to his acting success is the way he teases the camera with his piercing blue eyes. 'I was always told that you treat the camera like you are playing hard to get. You don't have to necessarily say anything. The eyes say everything really,' he says. 'I always look at young actors in their first movie or in their second and they have this unstructured approach to it,' he explains. 'And then they are told they are an actor – and they get lost and lose their instinct. I always look at that for myself. Every approach, I look at a movie like it is my first movie.' The boy from the poor streets of Dublin says he has been incredibly 'blessed' and now wants to inspire kids from his home city to escape and achieve their dreams. 'I want to make this story of where I came from, and get people on board who are not actors,' he says. 'It is encouraging kids to have some sort of faith and belief that no matter where you come from… it shouldn't hold you back.'
