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Business Upturn
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Ridley' returning for season 3? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on July 21, 2025, 20:00 IST Last updated July 21, 2025, 14:02 IST If you're a fan of Ridley , the British crime drama starring Adrian Dunbar as the brooding, jazz-loving ex-detective Alex Ridley, you're probably wondering: is there going to be a third season? After Season 2 wrapped up on PBS in November 2024, viewers have been buzzing with questions about the show's future. Here's everything we know so far about Ridley season 3. A Quick Recap of Ridley For those new to the show, Ridley follows Alex Ridley, a retired detective inspector who's pulled back into police work after a heartbreaking personal loss—his wife and daughter died in a fire. He's not your typical cop; he's got a knack for solving tricky cases and a side gig singing soulful tunes at a jazz club. Alongside his former colleague DI Carol Farman (played by Bronagh Waugh), Ridley tackles murders and mysteries in the moody landscapes of northern England. The show, which kicked off on ITV in August 2022, has hooked fans with its mix of gritty crime stories and Ridley's personal struggles. Season 2, which aired in the US on PBS starting September 15, 2024, brought more intense cases—a jewelry heist gone wrong, a missing person with dark secrets, and more. It also gave us deeper insight into Ridley's life, especially his budding romance with jazz club owner Annie Marling (Julie Graham). But with Season 2 done, all eyes are on whether ITV will greenlight another chapter. Is Season 3 Happening? As of July 2025, ITV hasn't officially said yes or no to Ridley Season 3. No confirmation, but no cancellation either. If you've been following British shows for a while, you know this isn't unusual—ITV often takes its time with renewals, especially for dramas like Ridley . Shows like Vera or Endeavour have had long gaps between seasons, so there's still hope. One wrinkle is that Season 2 hasn't aired in the UK yet. It dropped in the US first, which is a bit of a switch-up from how things usually go. ITV might be waiting to see how UK viewers react before deciding on a third season. That could push any news to late 2025 or even 2026. What To Expect In Ridley Season 3? If we're lucky enough to get more Ridley , expect more dark, twisty cases set in those rainy, atmospheric northern towns. Maybe Ridley digs into an old case from his past, or the team tackles something modern, like a shady tech scam. Fans online are begging for more screen time for side characters like Darren or Paul, which could shake things up. And yeah, we'd probably get more of Ridley singing—some folks love it, some roll their eyes, but it's part of the show's soul. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
All About Daisy Ridley's Husband, Tom Bateman
Actress Daisy Ridley is a well-known figure in the Star Wars universe, playing the powerful Rey, first introduced in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In a 2021 interview with Tatler, Ridley explained that the role changed how she approaches sharing her private and romantic life, saying, 'When I signed on to Star Wars, there was nothing in my contract that said, 'Your life will be talked about.'' 'It got to the point where I realized so much of my life was out there,' she continued. 'I thought it would be nice to have something that's for me, that isn't for everybody else. I just thought I would keep that separate.' Ridley has stuck to her decision, keeping her relationship with husband Tom Bateman very private. But Bateman is an actor as well, and in July 2025 he was cast in the film adaptation of The Love Hypothesis. Why is this role so relevant to Ridley? It's based on former Star Wars fan fiction by Ali Hazelwood. Her original story published on Ao3 was about Rey and her antagonist/ally, Kylo Ren, played in The Force Awakens by Adam Driver. Driver and Ridley had chemistry on screen and many fans 'shipped' them as a romantic couple. Bateman has been cast as Adam Carlsen, originally based on Driver's character. The story has changed significantly since its first online publication and is now set in the world of a university. In the story, Professor Carlsen embarks on a fake relationship with PhD candidate Olive Smith, to be played by Lili Reinhart. Reinhart shared a TikTok about the casting notice in which she and Bateman are shaking hands as they agree on their phony love story (that might become real). Fans are now even more curious about Bateman and his relationship with Ridley. Here's everything to know so far. Bateman is a British actor raised in Jericho, a suburb of Oxford. Both his parents were teachers and he has thirteen siblings and half-siblings, including a fraternal twin brother named Merlin, per his IMDB bio. Of his family, he told Above the Line in 2023, 'It's funny because people think it's so crazy, but obviously whatever you grow up with is the norm. It doesn't matter what extreme, bizarre circumstances you might grow up in; it's normal for you. It's when you sort of start stepping out into the world and people go, 'Wait, you are one of 13.' You go, 'Oh, I suppose that is a bit different.'' He studied at Cherwell School then joined the National Youth Theatre. He went on to study theater at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and was awarded the Leverhulme Scholarship. He has an extensive theater resume and was a member of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company. He told Above the Line of LAMDA, 'It was a really cool school. I mean, there are so many amazing drama schools in the U.K. I could only afford to apply to a couple of them, and LAMDA was one of them. I was so lucky to get in. It's an amazing school.' He also has a significant list of credits in film and television, including Peacock's Based on a True Story, Beecham House, and Vanity Fair. Both starred in Kenneth Branagh's 2017 adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, according to People. It is not clear when they started dating. Rumors of their relationship and engagement followed them for years before Ridley admitted in a January 2023 interview with Rolling Stone that they were officially married. In a 2019 interview with Marie Claire, Ridley was asked about their rumored engagement, saying only, 'It's a really nice ring that I wear.' 'The thing Is, I've never talked about my personal life, so I won't talk about it now,' she added. 'I'm so aware of how much information about my life is out there, so if there's one thing I don't want to talk about.' The couple has worked together since MOTOE on their 2024 film, Magpie. During the premiere at the SXSW festival, Bateman told CBR that Ridley is one of his 'favorite actors.' 'Being able to write to what I know her strengths are was so rewarding,' he said. 'I could be really daring and bold and write a whole scene with no dialogue and just her character's thoughts. Sam [Yates] our director, he agreed. He said 'Man you can just stick a camera on Daisy and she's got it going and she can hold that.'' 'It was super, super rewarding,' he added. Magpie is actually a thriller about a collapsing marriage, but during a press event, Ridley shared, 'It's funny, because people tell me and Tom that we're the happiest married people they know.' Per the Daily Mail, Ridley also told Radio Times, 'I found that process wonderful because our tastes align on almost everything. I think he's a brilliant writer, and we are so clear about what it is that we wanted to make. And we achieved that.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tom Bateman's 'secret marriage' to Daisy Ridley as he lands 'coincidental' rom-com role
Tom Bateman is set to star in The Love Hypothesis opposite Lili Reinhart, reimagining the bestselling romance novel written by Ali Hazelwood Tom Bateman is set to sizzle on screen in The Love Hypothesis, joining forces with Lili Reinhart to bring Ali Hazelwood's bestselling romance novel to life for Amazon MGM. He's stepping into the shoes of Adam Carlsen, a professor entangled in a fauxmance with PhD candidate Olive Smith (portrayed by Reinhart), all to convince her friends she's not lacking in the love department. The 2021 book that soared up the New York Times' bestseller list began its journey as Star Wars fanfiction before Hazelwood gave it a scientific makeover and turned it into the steamy rom-com we know today. In an intriguing twist of fate - or perhaps a stroke of casting brilliance - Bateman happens to be the other half of Daisy Ridley, who played Rey, the character that sparked the original fanfic alongside her frenemy Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). As the internet buzzes with excitement over Bateman's casting, it's worth delving into his off-screen romance with Ridley, his co-star from The Love Hypothesis, reports the Express. The pair first crossed paths on the set of The Murder on the Orient Express back in 2017, but they've been rather tight-lipped about their relationship. Despite their discretion, film producer Judy Hofflund couldn't help but drop hints about their chemistry during the movie's premiere, saying: "Something kinda happened with Tom and Daisy right?" And then playfully adding, "That's public news. I should keep my mouth shut. Oh well." They both kept mum about their personal lives until whispers emerged in February 2019 that they had co-signed a lease for a flat in Primrose Hill, London. Later that year, Ridley was seen sporting what appeared to be an engagement ring but rebuffed any relationship talk with Bateman, even dismissing Marie Curie's probe about the ring's significance. At last, in January 2023, Ridley acknowledged her nuptials during a chat with Rolling Stone, though she kept the finer details under wraps. Despite their preference for privacy, the celebrated duo isn't shy about showcasing their union in their professional endeavours. Their recent joint effort is the 2024 suspense film Magpie, penned and produced by Bateman, with Sam Yates at the helm, inspired by a story idea from Ridley herself. The plot centres on a marriage teetering on the edge as their daughter, an actress, lands a role opposite a famed actor. Ridley steps into the shoes of Anette, whose spouse Ben (Shazad Latif) becomes smitten with his daughter's colleague. The Star Wars lead has been keen to clarify that this gritty thriller doesn't mirror her real-life romance with Bateman. In a conversation with Ralphie Aversa from USA Today, she clarified: "I feel like I must assure people that this is not a reflection of our marriage. "I think you have to be in a very good marriage in order to make a film about a not very good marriage." Ridley also shared insights into the creative journey, labelling it as "revealing" and an "amazing endeavour". Fans have drawn comparisons between the thriller and Gone Girl, praising Ridley for one of her finest performances, although it's yet to hit UK screens. Will there be another collaboration between Ridley and Bateman? Stay tuned. The Love Hypothesis does not yet have a release date.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Daisy Ridley reacts to husband Tom Bateman's casting in Love Hypothesis fanfiction movie based on her Star Wars role
Daisy Ridley has shared her surprise and amusement over her husband Tom Bateman's recent casting in The Love Hypothesis, a film adaptation based on a novel that originally started as Star Wars fan fiction. The twist? The original story was inspired by Ridley's own Star Wars character, Rey, and Adam Driver's Kylo Ren. Ridley reacted with a playful Instagram Story a screenshot of an article about Bateman's casting. Fans were quick to call it a 'full circle moment,' noting the irony of Bateman now playing a character inspired by Ridley's on-screen romance with Driver. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): 'Tom Bateman playing a Kylo Ren-coded character written in a Reylo fanfic is something out of a multiverse.' Interestingly, the film's origin adds another layer of irony. The novel The Love Hypothesis was initially written as a Reylo fanfic on Archive of Our Own before author Ali Hazelwood reworked it into an original romance novel, changing the names but keeping the characters' essence. Now, with a major film adaptation in the works, the story is coming full circle in Hollywood. Fans online have been celebrating the moment. 'The Reylo cinematic universe is stronger than ever,' joked one Reddit user, while another added, 'Imagine explaining this to someone who's never been on Tumblr.' Some joked that having Bateman in the role is nearly as meta as if Adam Driver himself had taken the part. Ridley and Bateman, who met while filming Murder on the Orient Express in 2017, quietly tied the knot in 2023. This unexpected connection between their careers has now sparked excitement and nostalgia among Star Wars and romance fans alike.
Axios
15-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Boulder startup Ridley aims to revolutionize home sales with AI
A Boulder entrepreneur who sold his own house without a real estate agent — and went viral doing it — is launching a startup Tuesday to help others do the same. Why it matters: Real estate commissions, typically 5%-6%, remain stubbornly high, even after last year's landmark antitrust settlement was supposed to shake up how agents get paid. Driving the news: Mike Chambers is debuting his AI-fueled agent-free platform Ridley in Colorado. He made national headlines earlier this year when he successfully sought to prove he could sell his house without an agent after taking to social media with the handle @realtorshateme to chronicle the DIY process. He says most sellers don't need an agent — just the right tools. Ridley aims to be that toolkit. What he's saying: "The No. 1 mission of this company is to empower consumers to take control of this process on their own and save tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary fees in the process," Chambers told Axios Denver. How it works: Ridley's desktop-only platform breaks the home-selling process into stages with checklists, AI guidance and human support. Tools include: Pricing guidance using AI that factors in upgrades, defects, features and market data. A property page builder for direct offers and showings. MLS access via partner brokerages, plus syndication to Zillow, Redfin and A document center with smart pre-filled forms and highlighted explanations. A vendor scheduler via Thumbtack for photographers, inspectors and more. By the numbers: It's $999 for the base service, with add-ons available for MLS access and legal support. Between the lines: Despite his cheeky Instagram handle, Chambers insists he's not "anti-agent" — just anti-system. He's also not naive. He "100%" expects industry backlash. What's next: Chambers plans to expand Ridley to other states. He's also building out an agent mode for professionals who want to use the same tools or offer à la carte services to sellers who still want a hand.
