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The Spinoff
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
‘I never used to admit to all the smut I was reading': Ruby Wallace's books confessional
Welcome to The Spinoff Books Confessional, in which we get to know the reading habits of Aotearoa writers, and guests. This week: Ruby Wallace, founder of Enamoured Books, a bookshop dedicated to romance. The book I wish I'd written Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid – I was completely obsessed with this not only while I was reading it, but for a long time after! Jenkins Reid wrote this novel in the form of a transcript from interviews. I was a bit unsure of that form going into it but quickly found this to be one of my favourite styles: you can so clearly envision the characters and what they would be like in real life. Jenkins Reid outdid herself with the relationship dynamics in this novel too – especially with the love triangle towards the end. She also wrote music for the band when writing the novel! The songs were recorded when the book became a TV series, and even though the band isn't real, they've become a fave. Everyone should read Don't Hold My Head Down by Lucy-Anne Holmes because it's the true story of Holmes' discovery in her mid-30s that her sex life wasn't as fulfilling as she wanted it to be and her subsequent journey of sexual self-discovery. What I love about Holmes is that she's not telling people to follow what she did, but rather sharing her experiences without shame so readers can take what they want from it. While the book covers some serious topics, Holmes has you laughing all the way through. The book I want to be buried with I can't possibly think of just one book! I would choose to be buried with them all – chuck my bookcase in with me and I will be a happy gal. The first book I remember reading by myself Sleepovers by Jacqueline Wilson. This book had a hold over me as a kid – I remember reading it more than once. She ended up coming to New Zealand for an event when I was younger, so my mum took me to get this book signed and let me tell you – my life was made that day! Fiction or nonfiction I am a fiction girlie hands down, particularly romantic fiction. I love the escapism of fiction, especially when life is overwhelming. Being able to pick up a romance book and escape to another world is a dream. I will sometimes mix this up with a nonfiction audiobook, but it is still always within the relationships / sexual wellness vibe. The book that haunts me I so often think about The Affair by Santa Montefiore. She is such a beautiful writer – I finish her books in day. But the way this particular novel played out will often pop into my head. The book I never admit I've read Back in the day I used to never admit to the smutty books I was reading, and I used to play down the romance novels I was devouring. If I was ever asked about what I enjoyed reading I would make a joke about silly little romance novels and then turn the conversation away from me immediately. But one day I realised – this is ridiculous. Romance is a stunner of a genre and should never be played down – so now you will catch me talking about all the smutty scenes to anyone who asks. The book I wish would be adapted for film or TV Greatest New Zealand book Beach Rivals by Georgie Tilney. It wasn't until long after I had read this book that I realised Georgie Tilney was a New Zealand author. And it was such a wonderful discovery! Beach Rivals was such an enjoyable book – I read the whole thing in a day! Best thing about reading I absolutely love being able to have a quiet moment to myself and away from devices. I am for sure a paperback girlie over Kindle (hence the bookshop!) so I value the time without digital distraction. I find reading to be one of the most cup-filling and refreshing activities! What I'm reading right now The Spinoff Books section is proudly brought to you by Unity Books and Creative New Zealand. Visit Unity Books online today.
Elle
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
7 Dramas You'll Love If You Adored 'The Couple Next Door'
As quickly as it landed on our screens, The Couple Next Door has finished, with its six-episode run of season two over, having aired over just two weeks on Channel 4. Even if you're fitting in watching the show away from the mainstream unusual release format, the tense set-up of the show will see your devour it before long - and be ready for something new. At least until Channel 4 confirms if there will be a season three of the hugely popular thriller. So, while you play 'Who will be in the next cast?' (how many gorgeous people can they truly fit into one street?), here are some shows to watch if you loved The Couple Next Door. The OG prestige TV show when it comes to affairs and (kind of) partner swapping, or at the very least moving around. Dominic West plays an author who throws his whole life (and that of his family) into chaos by having an affair with Ruth Wilson who in turn is married to Joshua Jackson. A star-studded show with a mystery at its heart. The Affair can be streamed on Paramount Plus. Richard Armitage plays a respected London surgeon who has an affair with his son's fiancée - a fling that turns into 'an erotic infatuation that threatens to change their lives forever'. Obsession is available to stream on Netflix. The show that saw Jodie Comer hit the mainstream - and be hated by a nation at the same time. Suranne Jones plays the titular character, who discovers her husband (played by Bertie Carvel) is having an affair with much younger woman Kate (played by Comer). If you're never seen that dinner party scene, you're in for a treat. Doctor Foster is available on iPlayer A great cast lead this televising of the popular novel by Sarah Vaughan - Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend and Michelle Dockery to name a few. Netflix says of the plot: 'Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.' Join for the twisty plot - stay for Miller's incredible politician's-wife wardrobe. Anatomy Of A Scandal is available on Netflix Sex/Life ticks the 'erotic drama' box when it comes to its likeness to The Couple Next Door and became famed for a certain shower scene. Billie is a woman whose world grows more complicated as her daring sexual past collides with her current married life when an ex she still fantasizes about comes back into her life. Sex/Life is available on Netflix Kate Mara leads this tense mini-series, based on a film. The plot follows 'the complexities and consequences of a predatory relationship between a young teacher and her student'. A Teacher is available to watch on Disney + This underrated anthology show set in Chicago stars a series of well-known names, including Aubrey Plaza, as they try to navigate the modern worlds of love and sex. Easy is available to watch on Netflix
UPI
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Leo Woodall to co-star with Rachel Weisz in 'Vladimir'
1 of 2 | Leo Woodall is to play the title role in Netflix's "Vladimir." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- The White Lotus and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy actor Leo Woodall has joined the cast of the limited series, Vladimir. "Leo Woodall will star as the titular Vladimir -- joining Rachel Weisz in the upcoming adaptation of the Julia May Jonas novel," Netflix announced Thursday. "As a woman's life unravels, she becomes obsessed with a captivating new colleague and is hell-bent on turning her fantasies into reality." Weisz also serves as an executive producer on the project. Kate Robin -- whose credits include One Mississippi, The Affair, Dead to Me and Six Feet Under -- is the show-runner. No premiere date has been disclosed yet. Leo Woodall will star as the titular VLADIMIR - joining Rachel Weisz in the upcoming adaptation of the Julia May Jonas novel. As a woman's life unravels, she becomes obsessed with a captivating new colleague and is hell-bent on turning her fantasies into reality. Netflix (@netflix) June 26, 2025
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Oscar wins, tragic deaths and huge success for The Wire cast now
The actors have gone on to enjoy varied careers since the show ended Over 17 years later, The Wire continues to be celebrated as one of the finest crime drama TV series ever produced. First gracing our screens in June 2002, The Wire garnered immense popularity, airing for 60 episodes on HBO until 2008, and finding a home in the UK on FX and subsequently BBC Two. Each series introduced a different city institution and its relationship with law enforcement, whilst continuing storylines and characters from previous series. Since the hit series wrapped up, some of its actors have retired from acting, others have bagged major awards, and some have sadly passed away. Let's take a look at what happened to The Wire cast after the series concluded: Dominic West – Jimmy McNulty Dominic West's portrayal of Detective Jimmy McNulty in The Wire was his breakout role. Post-series, he starred in The Affair, earning a Golden Globe nomination, and portrayed Prince Charles in The Crown, reports the Mirror US. He also took on the role of Jean Valjean in the 2018 BBC miniseries adaptation of Les Misérables. Dominic has appeared in films such as Chicago, 300, The Square, Tomb Raider, and Downton Abbey: A New Era. In 2024, he was appointed as the new ambassador of Julian House, a Bath-based charity supporting vulnerable individuals. Idris Elba – Russell 'Stringer' Bell Idris Elba, who first rose to fame in The Wire, is arguably its biggest star. He later took on the role of DCI John Luther in Luther, played Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, and featured in films such as Beasts of No Nation, American Gangster, and the Thor series. In 2025, he fronted the BBC documentary Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis, addressing the UK's escalating knife crime issue and exploring potential solutions. Beyond acting, Idris is also recognised for his work as a DJ under the alias DJ Big Driis and as an R&B singer. He was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive in 2018 by People Magazine, and co-owns the Kiro Race Formula E team. Michael B. Jordan – Wallace One of Michael B. Jordan's earliest roles was as Wallace in The Wire. He gained further acclaim in Friday Night Lights, Chronicle, and Fruitvale Station. He also starred as Adonis Creed in the Creed franchise - a spin-off of the Rocky films - and as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther and its sequel. In 2025, he took on dual roles in the film Sinners, portraying twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore. The film, directed by Ryan Coogler, blends historical drama with supernatural horror and has been lauded for its unique narrative and visual style. In 2022, Michael became a minority owner at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth - even designing two limited-edition kits for the team. Maestro Harrell – Melvin 'Cheese' Wagstaff Maestro Harrell, known for his role as Cheese in The Wire, has since appeared in shows like The Deuce and films such as Trainwreck and Keanu. Not just an actor, Maestro is also a musician, making waves in the EDM scene with tracks like For You and Which One Which. In 2024, he lent his voice to the character Inaki in Mufasa: The Lion King. Amy Ryan – Beatrice 'Beadie' Russell Amy Ryan, who portrayed Beadie Russell in The Wire, received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Gone Baby Gone and is also recognised for playing Holly Flax in The Office. She has graced the silver screen in films like Birdman, Bridge of Spies, and Central Intelligence. In 2023, she took on the role of Grace in Ari Aster's psychological horror film Beau Is Afraid. John Doman – Major William Rawls John Doman, who played the ambitious and politically-savvy Major William Rawls in The Wire, has since taken on significant roles such as Rodrigo Borgia in Borgia, Senator Ross Garrison in Person of Interest, and Helen's father in The Affair. He also appeared as Bishop Charles Eddis in House of Cards and as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany in Berlin Station. In the gaming world, he voiced Caesar in Fallout: New Vegas. Michael K. Williams – Omar Little Michael K. Williams, acclaimed for his role as Omar Little, the principled stick-up man in The Wire, went on to star as Albert 'Chalky' White in Boardwalk Empire, as well as featuring in films including 12 Years a Slave and Inherent Vice. Michael was also recognised for his advocacy work, including hosting the Vice series Black Market, which explored underground economies. He tragically passed away in 2021 at the age of 54 due to an accidental drug overdose. Aidan Gillen – Tommy Carcetti Aidan Gillen brought to life the ambitious politician Tommy Carcetti in The Wire. Following the series, he gained further fame as the cunning Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish in Game of Thrones. Aidan also starred as Aberama Gold in Peaky Blinders and as Frank Kinsella in the Irish crime drama Kin, which premiered in 2021. It has been renewed for a third season. Reg E. Cathey – Norman Wilson Reg E. Cathey portrayed Norman Wilson, the seasoned political operative in The Wire. He later won an Emmy Award for his role as Freddy Hayes in House of Cards. Reg also appeared in series like Grimm, Outcast, and Luke Cage, where he played James Lucas. He sadly died in 2018 at the age of 59. Tom McCarthy – Scott Templeton Tom McCarthy played the ambitious journalist Scott Templeton in the final season of The Wire. Beyond acting, Tom is a successful filmmaker, having directed and co-written Spotlight, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016. He also directed Stillwater in 2021 and served as an executive producer and director on Netflix's 13 Reasons Why. Lance Reddick – Cedric Daniels Lance Reddick, known for his role as the upright Lt. Cedric Daniels in The Wire, also starred as Charon in the John Wick film series and appeared in shows like Fringe, Bosch, and Resident Evil. In addition to his on-screen roles, Lance lent his voice to video game characters such as Commander Zavala in Destiny and Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn. He passed away in March 2023 at the age of 60. His performance as Zeus in the Percy Jackson series was released posthumously, earning him a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Performer. He also makes a posthumous appearance in this year's From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Seth Gilliam – Ellis Carver Seth Gilliam portrayed Officer Ellis Carver in The Wire, a character who grew from a green cop to a seasoned leader. He later played Father Gabriel Stokes in The Walking Dead and had a recurring role in Teen Wolf. Seth continues to work in television and film.
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Wire cast now from huge success to utter tragedy
The Wire cast featured faces who were relatively unknown at the time Over 17 years later, The Wire continues to be celebrated as one of the finest crime drama TV series ever produced. First gracing our screens in June 2002, The Wire garnered immense popularity, airing 60 episodes on HBO until 2008, and finding a home in the UK on FX and subsequently BBC Two. Each season spotlighted a different city institution and its interaction with law enforcement, whilst maintaining storylines and characters from previous seasons. Since the hit series wrapped up, some of its actors have retired from acting, others have bagged major awards, and some have sadly passed away. Let's take a look at what became of The Wire cast after the series concluded: Dominic West – Jimmy McNulty Dominic West's portrayal of Detective Jimmy McNulty in The Wire was his breakthrough role. Post-series, he starred in The Affair, earning a Golden Globe nomination, and played Prince Charles in The Crown, reports the Mirror US. He also embodied Jean Valjean in the 2018 BBC miniseries adaptation of Les Misérables. Dominic has featured in films such as Chicago, 300, The Square, Tomb Raider, and Downton Abbey: A New Era. In 2024, he was named as the new ambassador of Julian House, a Bath-based charity supporting vulnerable individuals. Idris Elba – Russell 'Stringer' Bell Idris Elba, arguably the most prominent star to emerge from The Wire, later took on roles such as DCI John Luther in Luther, Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, and featured in films like Beasts of No Nation, American Gangster, and the Thor series. In 2025, he fronted the BBC documentary Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis, addressing the escalating issue of knife crime in the UK and exploring potential solutions. Beyond his acting career, Idris is also recognised for his work as a DJ under the alias DJ Big Driis and as an R&B singer. He was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive in 2018 by People Magazine, and co-owns the Kiro Race Formula E team. Michael B. Jordan – Wallace One of Michael B. Jordan's earliest roles was as Wallace in The Wire. He later gained further acclaim in Friday Night Lights, Chronicle, and Fruitvale Station. He also starred as Adonis Creed in the Creed franchise - a spin-off of the Rocky films - and as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther and its sequel. In 2025, he showcased his versatility in the film Sinners, portraying twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore. The film, directed by Ryan Coogler, blends historical drama with supernatural horror and has been lauded for its unique narrative and visual style. In 2022, Michael became a minority owner at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth - even designing two limited-edition kits for the team. Maestro Harrell – Melvin 'Cheese' Wagstaff Maestro Harrell, who played Cheese in The Wire, has since appeared in shows like The Deuce and films such as Trainwreck and Keanu. He's also made a name for himself in the EDM scene with tracks like For You and Which One Which. Amy Ryan – Beatrice 'Beadie' Russell Amy Ryan, who portrayed Beadie Russell in The Wire, earned an Academy Award nomination for her role in Gone Baby Gone and is also recognised for playing Holly Flax in The Office. She has starred in films like Birdman, Bridge of Spies, and Central Intelligence. In 2023, she took on the role of Grace in Ari Aster's psychological horror film Beau Is Afraid. John Doman – Major William Rawls John Doman, who played the ambitious and politically astute Major William Rawls in The Wire, has since taken on significant roles such as Rodrigo Borgia in Borgia, Senator Ross Garrison in Person of Interest, and Helen's father in The Affair. He also featured as Bishop Charles Eddis in House of Cards and as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany in Berlin Station. In the gaming world, he voiced Caesar in Fallout: New Vegas. Michael K. Williams – Omar Little Michael K. Williams, who won acclaim for his role as Omar Little, the principled stick-up man in The Wire, went on to star as Albert 'Chalky' White in Boardwalk Empire, as well as in films including 12 Years a Slave and Inherent Vice. Michael was also recognised for his advocacy work, notably hosting the Vice series Black Market, which explored underground economies. He tragically passed away in 2021 at the age of 54 due to an accidental drug overdose. Aidan Gillen – Tommy Carcetti Aidan Gillen brought to life the ambitious politician Tommy Carcetti in The Wire. Post-series, he gained further fame as the cunning Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish in Game of Thrones. Aidan also featured as Aberama Gold in Peaky Blinders and as Frank Kinsella in the Irish crime drama Kin, which debuted in 2021. The show has been renewed for a third season. Reg E. Cathey – Norman Wilson Reg E. Cathey portrayed Norman Wilson, the experienced political operative in The Wire. He later won an Emmy Award for his role as Freddy Hayes in House of Cards. Reg also had roles in series such as Grimm, Outcast, and Luke Cage, where he played James Lucas. He sadly died in 2018 at the age of 59. Tom McCarthy – Scott Templeton Tom McCarthy took on the role of ambitious journalist Scott Templeton in the final season of The Wire. Beyond acting, Tom is a successful filmmaker, having directed and co-written Spotlight, which clinched the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016. He also directed Stillwater in 2021 and served as an executive producer and director on Netflix's 13 Reasons Why. Lance Reddick – Cedric Daniels Lance Reddick, known for his role as the upright Lt. Cedric Daniels in The Wire, also starred as Charon in the John Wick film series and appeared in shows like Fringe, Bosch, and Resident Evil. In addition to his on-screen roles, Lance lent his voice to video game characters such as Commander Zavala in Destiny and Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn. He passed away in March 2023 at the age of 60. His posthumous performance as Zeus in the Percy Jackson series earned him a Children's and Family Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Performer. He also makes a posthumous appearance in this year's From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Seth Gilliam – Ellis Carver Seth Gilliam portrayed Officer Ellis Carver in The Wire, a character who grew from a green cop into a seasoned leader. He later assumed the role of Father Gabriel Stokes in The Walking Dead and had a recurring part in Teen Wolf. Seth continues to be active in television and film.
