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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ray Winstone is developing a new TV show based in 1970s London
Ray Winstone is developing his own TV series. The 68-year-old British actor has teamed up with one of the creatives on 'The Departed' to create a new show which is set in London in the 1970s and carries on in the UK capital through the decades focusing on the dark underbelly of the city. In an interview with iFL TV, he spilled: 'I'm working on something with an old mate of mine; we worked together years ago on 'The Departed'. "We've put together a series about London from the '70s, all the way through up to today.' Before Ray starts filming that he is reprising his role as Bobby Glass in Guy Ritchie's Netflix crime drama 'The Gentlemen', which also stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario. Production on the follow-up series has begun and Ray is looking forward to getting stuck into his scenes after enjoying a break from acting. He said: 'I'm looking forward to getting back into the graft. 'Bobby Glass is back. I'm still in the prison, still nicked, but that's the best place for him. 'It's nice because I can come in and out and that way my daughter runs the business. It's a good dynamic. "I've got three scripts. I think we're moving into the legalisation of cannabis and all that stuff. 'To be honest, I haven't seen the rest of the script so I don't know where the journey goes. In a way, it's a good thing. I don't mind that with this, because some of it is all over the place. 'And then Guy edits it and puts it all together and it becomes a story. It kind of worked that way last time.' 'The Gentlemen' TV series is based on Guy's 2019 film of the same name. But Ray has never watched the crime comedy film - which starred Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant, among others - because he didn't want his own performance to be influenced by that cast and story. He said: "I'll probably watch that after I finish. 'You want to bring your own mark to it." Joining the cast of 'The Gentlemen' Series 2 is Hugh Bonneville who will be portraying a new crook. The first series of 'The Gentlemen' became one of Netflix's most-watched shows when it was released in 2024 and the new instalment is set to be released on the streaming service in early 2026. The first season saw Theo's character Eddie Horniman become the new Duke of Halstead after his father's death. Unbeknown to him initially, he also inherits an illegal cannabis farm that is located underneath his family's estate and run by the ruthless Susie Glass (Scodelario) with her crime boss father Bobby Glass (Winstone).
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ray Winstone, 68, reveals he has semi-retired and spends most of his time in Sicily 'to rest in the sun'
Ray Winstone has revealed that he has semi-retired and now spends most of his time in Sicily. The actor, 68, admitted that he just wants 'to rest in the sun' and just takes on projects when he needs a pay check. In an interview with The Daily Star, he explained: 'I'm backwards and forwards from here to Sicily. I'm 68 now, I want to rest in the sun… I'm getting old ain't I.' Revealing that he has semi-retired, Ray added: 'I've got one or two other projects that I've read, but they're in the queue to be made. 'But then there's other times when you read something you're not quite sure about but you need to pay the rent, so you will go and do that, you have to do that.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. When his work was affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Ray made a remarkably different career change. He began working as a labourer in Sicily after he's acting work dried up due to the strike. Ray told The Mirror: 'I've been doing a bit of labouring out here, a bit of graft. I hurt my back a couple of years ago, so I've been building my back up a little bit. 'There's a writers' strike on at the moment, so that's affecting a hell of a lot of stuff in my game. I've just been having a bit of time off. I'm just enjoying being lazy. It's fine.' Meanwhile, Ray opened up about enjoying the quieter life in Italy on the Pound for Pound podcast: 'Here, I sit out at night. I'm at the top of the mountain and all you can see is the stars. 'At night you turn all the lights off and I've got a little telly outside and I watch the telly and have a drink outside. I'm here on my own at the moment. 'Don't tell no one, though, in case someone comes up and robs me. I've got a great big bat with me and all that. But it's lovely. I sit outside and all you hear is wild animals.' Ray has reprised his role as Bobby Glass in the next series of Netflix drama The Gentlemen. Production is currently underway in the UK on hit show, which stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario as the masterminds behind a drug empire. Filming is already underway at the stunning Badminton House in Gloucestershire - a grand estate that doubles as the fictional Halstead Manor in the series. The British gangster drama, which also stars Vinnie Jones, has also added new cast member, Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville. Others joining The Gentlemen are Benjamin Clementine (Dune), Benedetta Porcaroli (The Leopard), Michele Morrone (Another Simple Favour), Sergio Castellito (Conclave), Amra Mallassi (Dune: Part Two), and Tyler Conti. Returning cast includes Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley, and Giancarlo Esposito. Speaking of directing the new series, Guy said: 'This chapter sees a deliberate expansion, both geographically and thematically, as we journey from the English countryside to the Italian lakes. 'Eddie (James) and Susie (Scodelario) 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.'
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kate Moss, 51, wows in fur coat in dingy bar as she cosies up to Ray Winstone, 68, as pair act out visual short story
KATE Moss channels her inner Sexy Beast as she teams up with Ray Winstone for a sultry photoshoot. They acted out a visual short story — titled I'm Not Finished With You Yet — about a 'passionate' duo called Cazzie and Terence. Advertisement 2 Kate Moss teamed up with Ray Winstone for sexy photoshoot Credit: Nadia Lee Cohen for Perfect 2 The duo acted out a visual short story titled I'm Not Finished With You Yet Credit: Nadia Lee Cohen for Perfect The snaps, which appear in Perfect mag include model Kate, 51, in a fur coat in a dingy bar and another of her cosying up to actor The magazine's editor Katie Grand said: 'Kate and Ray — it has this ring to it, doesn't it? "They never dated, but I wanted to imagine they did.' Earlier this month spotted wearing a Minnie Mouse headband while lining up with pals at the theme park in Orlando, Florida . Advertisement read more on kate moss The star could be seen puffing on a vape and drinking from a bottle of coke before being fast-tracked through the line for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride last Thursday. Ironically, the ride features an animatronic Jack Sparrow, played by Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp in the hit movies. Kate famously dated Depp for four years in the 1990s. One Advertisement Most read in Celebrity They said she looked 'worlds apart' from her younger modelling days. Speaking to The Sun, they said: 'I couldn't place her at first but I knew she was someone famous and that I vaguely recognised her. I look exactly like the world's most beautiful woman - I get tons of attention from men but trolls still say I'm ugly 'That was when it suddenly hit me that it was Kate Moss, but she didn't have any make-up on. 'She seemed to be having a great time, especially with her Minnie Mouse ears on. Advertisement 'She was tagged in an Instagram photo yesterday where she was dolled up and looked great. "It was just chalk and cheese when I saw her in the queue, but she still looks good.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Telegraph
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The Telegraph's best commuter town is...
As the train snakes north from Liverpool Street station, past high rises and through gritty industrial suburbs, the landscape soon gives way to lush greenery and winding waterways. Just half an hour after we leave, the train trundles into a quintessential English village. Welcome to Roydon, a picturesque place with barely 1,500 residents – which has been named The Telegraph's best commuter town for London. To locate it, we analysed a million possible variations of our new interactive tool, adjusting six key metrics. House prices, great schools and green space were all considered, alongside entertainment, travel time and season ticket prices. Nestled in between a modern marina on one side and acres of greenery on the other, Roydon has come top of the list. Located on the Essex and Hertfordshire border, Roydon is west of Harlow and just 16 miles from Stansted Airport. With famous residents including actor Ray Winstone and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour over the years, its new rating comes as little surprise to those who call it home. One of them is Cheryl Lake, 41, who works for a financial services firm. She and her husband have been commuting from there for two decades. 'We specially moved to Roydon because we wanted the best of both worlds – quick access into London, but having the green spaces and less hustle and bustle at the weekends,' she says. 'We're four stops from Liverpool Street. It's a fantastic route, half an hour and you're in. When I first moved here, my office was near Liverpool Street, so I was having a shorter commute than most of my colleagues who lived in London. 'We're made to feel so welcome and part of everything. We've recently had a child and it's a fantastic place to bring up a little girl.' At the heart of the village is the winding high street. Greenery lines both sides and every house seems to have a unique appearance, each as ornate as the last. Villagers greet each other warmly, the dogs addressed affectionately by name. A market runs on the second Saturday of every month and it hosts its own annual art show, with more than 300 paintings on display. The People of Roydon, a community group, offers events like 'Fish and Chips Friday' and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. There's a walking group every Thursday, a men's curry evening and a golf society. Indoor bowls, badminton and the Women's Institute are also on offer. Thriving football and cricket clubs are near the heart of the village. You could also walk a different local footpath every week and it would still take you over a year to complete the whole set. Across from the lush village green, a set of stocks remains in place, fondly regarded as a nod to yesteryear. The village feel was certainly part of the draw for Jess Wells, a barrister with chambers based in London. She commutes once or twice a fortnight and has become actively involved in village life, including as a church warden, in the 18 years she's lived there. She says: 'We were looking for somewhere a bit more rural. We looked on Rightmove and there was Roydon. We came on a cold February night and thought, 'If we still like it on a cold February night, that's got to be good'. 'It's a beautiful part of the world. It's pretty much as nice as you can get living close to London. It's a place where people genuinely care about each other.' For those who are making trips into London, the train runs every half hour and takes around 37 minutes – less than the average 46 minutes across The Telegraph's sample. A season ticket costs £3,604, well below the London commuter average of nearly £5,000. For those who prefer a cheaper option, nearby Epping and its ready access to the Central Line is just 18 minutes away by bus. The average price is a little steeper than average at £510,000, considerably higher than neighbouring Harlow's £363,000. Despite its easy location, some residents, like Vern Lacey, 51, aren't keen to go back to the early morning commute. He worked in IT in the City for 30 years, but bought a holiday home in Roydon Marina Village and uses it as a base between frequent trips abroad. 'That's what this life gives us,' he says. 'We went to Sri Lanka, we went to Lanzarote. We own the holiday home and just go around the world. We have no plans to sell anything. 'Everyone says hello, even strangers who rent a barge for the weekend. Everybody's normal, there are no egos.' For families, the local school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and every single house is within a 15-minute walk of a large green space. Roydon's demographic is slightly older, with the median age sitting at 48 compared to the national average of 40. Most people own their home and almost all were born in the UK, according to the latest Census. However, the overriding sense is of community regardless of age or background – something that shines brightly at the local church's twice-weekly coffee morning. June Clark, 80, was a dinner lady and worked in the village post office for nearly 20 years. Several generations of her family have lived in Roydon. 'It's lovely. [There's] obviously a lot of new people, it's expanded so much,' she says. 'There were just three families when I was born. My mother was born here, my daughter lives here as well. She wanted the children to grow up in the countryside like she did.' Brenda Harley, also 80, says: 'We live a lovely life here. I would never move back because I love it here. It's a sense of community, people look after each other. When people move here, they don't appreciate that the only thing that gets them out is the undertaker.' Roydon has two local pubs, complete with sun-trap beer gardens, and an Indian restaurant, while the nearby Morrisons Daily provides shoppers with all the essentials. Mary has run one of the pubs, the New Inn, for the past 33 years. Much to the dismay of local residents, she's finally hanging up her apron and retiring next year. Reflecting on her time, she says: 'It's been really nice. It's a lovely village, people are very friendly and look out for each other. 'It has been tough at times, the Covid crisis, 2008 [the financial crisis]. But we're still here.' So are the people of Roydon. And they aren't leaving any time soon.
