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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Pregnant Phoebe Waller-Bridge spotted with notes amid Tomb Raider delay
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the award-winning creator of Fleabag and co-writer of the James Bond film No Time To Die, has sparked speculation about a possible new project after being spotted in north London carrying a folder of notes. The 40-year-old actress and writer, dressed casually in denim dungarees and a striped T-shirt, was photographed with the folder tucked under her arm — prompting speculation she may be developing a fresh script. Waller-Bridge signed a landmark $100 million five-year deal with Amazon Studios in 2019 after a bidding war between major Hollywood studios. However, her highly anticipated Tomb Raider TV reboot has reportedly stalled, with industry sources describing the project as 'dead.' Plans for filming in early 2025 have yet to materialize, and the recent departure of Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke — the executive who secured Waller-Bridge's deal — may have further complicated the show's future. Sophie Turner, previously rumored to be in talks for the role of Lara Croft, is committed to other projects this year. Beyond Tomb Raider, Waller-Bridge was originally attached to the Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV adaptation but departed in 2021, with her contributions removed from the final version. She has since taken on select acting roles, including Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the upcoming fantasy film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey alongside Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Waller-Bridge has been in a relationship with playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh since 2017 and has described their creative partnership as mutually inspiring.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Fleabag about to become a mum? Phoebe Waller-Bridge's London stroll in dungarees fuels frenzy of baby rumours
Fleabag creator and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge was spotted on a shopping trip in London this week, dressed in denim dungarees, white trainers, and sunglasses. The relaxed look marked one of her rare public appearances this year; however, many online were left amused by what appears to be a baby bump during her latest outing. Phoebe MOTHER Waller Bridge Phoebe Waller-Bridge's new pics spark pregnancy rumours Soon after the images emerged online, social media went into overdrive with speculation that the 40-year-old might be expecting her first child. Several users claimed the photos showed what appeared to be a baby bump, fuelling widespread chatter across X, Instagram, and celebrity news pages. Waller-Bridge, known for guarding her private life, has not responded to the rumours, and no official confirmation has been made by her representatives. Long-term relationship with Martin McDonagh The Emmy-winning star has been in a relationship with British-Irish filmmaker Martin McDonagh since 2018. The pair are believed to be engaged and maintains a low profile, rarely discussing their relationship in public. McDonagh, 55, is best known for acclaimed films such as The Banshees of Inisherin and In Bruges. Before meeting McDonagh, Waller-Bridge was married to Irish presenter and documentary filmmaker Conor Woodman from 2014 until their divorce in 2017. From theatre beginnings to global acclaim Waller-Bridge's career began on the stage in 2009 at London's Soho Theatre. She first presented Fleabag as a one-woman show at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival before adapting it into a BBC Two series in 2016. The show earned multiple BAFTA and Emmy Awards and established her as one of the most distinctive voices in television. Beyond Fleabag, Waller-Bridge served as head writer and executive producer for season one of Killing Eve, winning a Golden Globe for the series. She also co-wrote the screenplay for the James Bond film No Time to Die. More about Felebag Waller-Bridge's creation, Fleabag, was a cultural earthquake. Bursting onto screens in 2016 after its Edinburgh Fringe debut, the razor-sharp comedy-drama instantly resonated with audiences for its brutally honest take on love, grief, and self-sabotage. Also starring Andrew Scott as the 'hot priest', viewers devoured its fourth-wall-breaking confessions, whip-smart one-liners, and painfully relatable chaos, turning it into an Emmy-winning phenomenon. Even years later, fans still find it impossible to separate Phoebe from her on-screen alter ego, the sardonic, messy, vulnerable Fleabag, with many seeing her real-life moves, from public appearances to romantic updates, through the lens of that iconic character. While her latest outing has reignited public curiosity, Waller-Bridge has remained silent on the pregnancy rumours. Her representatives have not issued a statement, leaving the speculation unconfirmed.
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
15 Fan-Fave TV Characters With Totally Unknown "Real Names"
When I found out no one ever actuallyyy says Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character's name in Fleabag, I didn't believe it. There's no way a show could go two full seasons without someone saying her name… right? WRONG. Now I want to rewatch it just to catch all the sneaky ways people address her — because there's no way it's just 'Oi! Over here!' every time. There are plenty of TV characters whose 'real names' are as mysterious as a dating-app catfish who's 'travelling to luxury resorts and can't meet for a month.' So without further ado, here are some fan-favourite characters who are, in a way, totally nameless… "Ugly Naked Guy" from Friends Although the man in the apartment complex visible from Monica's window in Friends is always referred to as "Ugly Naked Guy," he's never given a name beyond that nickname. "The Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld Although the deli soup chef in Seinfeld (played by Larry Thomas) is called "The Soup Nazi" by Jerry, George, and Elaine, his real name is never revealed. "Fleabag" from Fleabag Although the show is named after her, the main character in Fleabag (played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge) is never actually addressed by name throughout the entire series. "Mr. Big" from Sex and the City Although Carrie's on-and-off love interest (played by Chris Noth) is technically named John James Preston — revealed in the final episode of Sex and the City — he's almost exclusively referred to as "Mr. Big" throughout the series. "The Janitor" from Scrubs Although Neil Flynn's character is named in the Scrubs series finale — Glenn Matthews — he's only referred to as "The Janitor" throughout the show. "The Doctor" from Doctor Who Although he is called "The Doctor" or "Doctor Who" throughout the series, Doctor Who, he is never given a name beyond his title. "Fez" from That '70s Show Although the exchange student (played by Wilmer Valderrama) in That '70s Show is known as "Fez" (a nickname derived from the acronym 'foreign exchange student'), his real name is never revealed. "The Captain" from How I Met Your Mother Although Zoey Pierson's ex-husband (played by Kyle MacLachlan) is technically named George Van Smoot, he's almost exclusively referred to as "The Captain" throughout the entire storyline with Zoey. "The Cookie Monster" from Sesame Street Although the cookie-loving, blue Muppet is always called "The Cookie Monster," it was announced in 2017 that his true first name is Sid. "Waitress" from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Although the unrequited love of Charlie Day (played by Mary Elizabeth Ellis) in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is known purely as "Waitress," her real name is never revealed. "Coach" from New Girl Although the on-and-off again roommate (played by Damon Wayans Jr.) in New Girl is known as "Coach," his real name is Ernie Tagliaboo. "Bones" from Bones Although the forensic anthropologist (played by Emily Deschanel) in Bones is known as "Bones," her character's name is actually Dr. Temperance Brennan. "The Skipper" from Gilligan's Island Although "The Skipper" (played by Alan Hale Jr.) in Gilligan's Island is known by only his title, his real name is Jonas Grumby. "The Child" from The Mandalorian Although most people refer to this character from The Mandalorian as "Baby Yoda," he is referred to as "The Child," but not given a name beyond that. Last but not least: "Cigarette Smoking Man" from The X-Files Although it's speculated that the character played by William B. Davis in The X-Files is named C.G.B. Spender, Dana Scully believed it was just an alias. He's primarily known as 'Cigarette Smoking Man,' though some claim his real name is Carl Gerhard Busch. Did we miss any? Drop in the comments any more "nameless" characters that come to your mind. It doesn't need to be limited to television. Tell us about a (quite literally) Man With No Name. And for more fun content, make sure you follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Fringe Firsts: five winners of our prestigious theatre prizes revealed
Edinburgh festivals editor Andrew Eaton-Lewis explains the importance of the Scotsman's Fringe First awards - and announces our first five winners of 2025 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... These days there is a long list of theatre prizes that can be won at the Edinburgh Fringe, with more being added each year. But not one of these is anywhere near as established, prestigious, or internationally renowned as the Scotsman's Fringe Firsts, which have been running continuously at the festival since 1973. The Fringe Firsts were set up at a time when there was very little new theatre work being premiered in Edinburgh in August. Allen Wright, the Scotsman's arts editor at the time, wanted to encourage more companies to bring new work to the festival, and so he founded an award that would recognise and encourage outstanding new writing. Since then, the Fringe Firsts have helped to launch countless numbers of careers. Notable past winners range from Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry, and Billy Connolly to Phoebe Waller-Bridge (with the original stage version of Fleabag) and Richard Gadd (for Baby Reindeer). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Phoebe Waller-Bridge won a Scotsman Fringe First Award for her show Fleabag in 2013. Picture: Esme Allen This year the awards are sponsored by Queen Margaret University Edinburgh and Stagecoach, and we are very grateful to them for supporting us to continue seeing the hundreds of eligible shows premiering across the Fringe's many venues. We are also very grateful to the Pleasance for hosting our three weekly award ceremonies - the third of which, on Friday 22 August, is a public event at the Pleasance Grand with special guest presenter Miriam Margolyes, when you can also find out the winners of other prizes presented by the Brighton Fringe, the Adelaide Fringe, the Mental Health Foundation and more. HOW IT WORKS The Fringe Firsts recognise outstanding new writing premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe. Shows in the theatre, dance & physical theatre, and musicals & opera sections are eligible, and winners are announced on each Friday of the Fringe. There is no set number of winners each week. Shows are nominated by The Scotsman's team of critics, and winners are then decided on by a highly experienced judging panel consisting of, this year, our chief theatre critic Joyce McMillan (as chair) plus writers Susan Mansfield, Mark Fisher, Jackie McGlone, Sally Stott, David Pollock, Fiona Shepherd and Fergus Morgan. This week we are delighted to announce our first five winners of 2025. Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x), Pleasance Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x) Pleasance Courtyard, 2.15pm, until 25 August Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What we said: 'Before studying English Literature at Cambridge, (writer-performer) Jade Franks worked at a call centre in her home city of Liverpool. Having always worked, she takes up a position as a cleaner at the beginning of her undergraduate degree, which is – she soon learns – against college rules. Certainly, working and studying simultaneously is an alien concept for her classmates, since they have never wanted for a job or been inclined to earn their own money, but they also treat her as she were from a different planet... The true conflict lies in the overt and covert classism purported by the Cambridge student elite. If you're not in, you're out, and in this, Eat the Rich shows that the price of fitting in moves swiftly from fantasy to become a socio-economic and moral quandary.' Monstering the Rocketman | Rosalind Furlong Monstering the Rocketman Pleasance Dome, 4.10pm, until 24 August What we said: 'Henry Naylor's latest play is brilliantly entertaining and rivetingly well-told monologue about The Sun newspaper of the early 1980's,and its vicious campaign of vilification against gay rock star Elton John, whom it accused - on very slender evidence - of a series of hideously exploitative relationships with young boys. It's an ugly story, but one that, exhilaratingly, ends on a far more hopeful note than many at the time expected; and that stands as both a vital historical record and a warning, as new waves of intolerance begin to target groups even more vulnerable than gay men were, back in those days of Section 28, and the early years of the AIDS epidemic.' A haunting exploration of complicity, consent, patriarchy and trauma in a post-#MeToo world, Red Like Fruit, brings audiences the latest work of award-winning Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch. This European premiere from 2b theatre company from Halifax Nova Scotia, directed by Christian Barry, sees Luke narrate Lauren's life: her fraying mental health and the unease she feels in the world. | Traverse Red Like Fruit Traverse Theatre, various times, until 24 August What we said: 'Hannah Moscovitch's superb Canadian two-hander offers a precise and brilliantly focussed exploration of the current post- #metoo moment in gender politics. Written as a monologue, but fascinatingly read on stage by a male actor while the female central character - who has written the story - listens, reacts and occasionally comments, it tells the story of a happily married Toronto journalist who nonetheless finds herself increasingly depressed and mentally uneasy, haunted by a frightening sense of anger, and of dissociation from her everyday life... It leaves behind a profound uncertainty about how far we can protect women from exploitation while leaving space in our culture, for the daft, anarchic energy of real sexual desire.' Director John Tiffany returns to the Traverse alongside Johnny McKnight with She's Behind You, written by McKnight, an uplifting journey exploring our love of panto and the dames that define it. | Traverse She's Behind You Traverse Theatre, various times, until 24 August What we said: 'With handfuls of glitter, music, callbacks and wordplay-based gags, what starts off feeling like pure panto is actually a panto-about-panto, in particular its ability to capture and, at its best, critique the ever-changing politics, attitudes and topics of its time. From playing 'sexless' Silly Billys to becoming a dame at the ancient age of 26 to a playwright determined to do things differently, Johnny McKnight is open about having written lines in the 'toxic 2000s' that he wouldn't now... With 18 dames behind him, it's a reminder that we're all made up of past versions of ourselves, their successes and flaws, but also the power of shows (and reviews) to reflect, amplify and shape reality and turn it into whatever we want it to be.' Kanpur: 1857 by Niall Moorjani | Contributed Kanpur: 1857 Pleasance Courtyard, various times, until 24 August Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Vital support for Fringe stars of the future under threat
The UK and Scottish governments will be asked to secure the future of the Keep It Fringe Fund before the end of the year. Read more: However it is understood the at-risk initiative may have to be scaled back dramatically or could be shelved completely unless significant funding can be found. The Fringe Society, the arts charity which oversees the event, has been inundated with more than 2275 applications to help meet the costs of putting on shows at the last three festivals but has only had funding to approve support just over 400 to date. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been running since 1947. Picture: Jess Shurte The fund was launched in 2023 by Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge - a former award-winner at the festival - when her charity donated £50,000 for a pilot. At the time said she wanted to support acts who would not otherwise have the chance to bring work to the festival. The first year of the initiative, which was match-funded from donations to the Fringe Society, supported an initial 50 bursaries. Phoebe Waller-Bridge launched the Keep It Fringe Fund three years ago. (Image: 2019 Invision) The Fringe Society was able to extend the fund for another two years after securing permission from the UK Government to transfer £1m it had been pledged for a project to create a new headquarters in a former school building. At the same time, Succession star Brian Cox launched a dedicated US Keep It Fringe Funding to help bring American artists and companies to the event. The initiative is aimed at acts who do not have an existing profile at the Fringe and face financial 'barriers' to taking part in the event. Acts demonstrating 'the greatest need and the boldest ideas' are said to have been prioritised by the panels of independent assessors who score the applications. The Fringe Society has seen growing demands for the bursaries, with an initial 677 applications in 2023, 749 last year and 850 for this month's festival. There is uncertainty over whether the UK Government will continue its support of the fund, even though it has just unveiled its first official partnership with the Fringe Society. The deal is expected to raise the global profile of the Fringe, which is featuring more than 3800 shows from 63 countries this month, and see the festival take part in efforts to promote 'the best of Scotland' at future trade missions, ministerial visits and other overseas events. The Fringe Society has struggled to secure Scottish Government funding in recent years after having applications to arts agency Creative Scotland rejected. However it is hoped that a one-off Scottish Government grant of £300,000 announced earlier this year will lead to further investment being secured by the society. Fringe Society chief executive Tony Lankester said: 'The Keep It Fringe Fund is a work in progress at the moment. 'We are going to be talking to all of our funders, donors, patrons and corporate partners to see how we can replenish the fund. 'The beauty of the Keep It Fringe Fund is that there is a simple, straightforward, transparent process. There's no smoke and mirrors. 'We are putting together an ask to the Scottish and UK government, which will include the UK Keep It Fringe Fund. We would like to secure funding for at least the next three years. 'It's hugely important that it continues. We know the difference it is making to individual artists. For a lot of them, it really has made the difference between them being here and not being here.' Scottish Secretary Ian Murray told The Herald: 'The Keep It Fringe Fund is a really important initiative and has been really successful. 'It has put money straight into the pockets of artists to be able to bring their shows here. That is something we want to support. 'A key part of the new strategic partnership we have signed with the Fringe Society is to make sure we can make the festival as accessible as possible. 'It is hugely expensive to put on a Fringe show and those costs are going up all the time. 'The beauty of the Fringe was to allow fledgling artists to come to Edinburgh and show the world what they could do. 'If the costs of doing the Fringe becomes so expensive for fledgling artists and means they cannot bring their shows here it will mean the big guys just clean up. 'There is a real Fringe that it would turn the world's best cultural ecosystem event into just another place to see the top shows. That's the main thing we have to guard against. 'It's really important to make sure that the Fringe is affordable and accessible. 'There are big discussions to be had about housing, rents, travel and how much it costs to put on a Fringe show. They are all things that will be having discussions with the Fringe Society about.'
