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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Nepo-baby with superstar singer mum insists it ‘didn't help her' land movie role – can you guess who she is?
THE daughter of an international superstar insists being a nepo baby "doesn't help" after bagging her first film role. The 22-year-old is studying at Central Saint Martins in London and said that having famous parents is often "disguised as a benefit". Advertisement 6 She is studying at Central Saint Martins and has modelled for MiuMiu Credit: Instagram / @d0lgur 6 Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney is the daughter of a huge pop star Credit: Instagram / @d0lgur Her mum earned 15 Grammy nominations throughout her 40-year career, and forged a path in the art and fashion industries. In the 1980s she shot to fame as the lead singer of The Sugarcubes. A decade later, she'd branched off and quickly established herself as a solo artist with instantly recognisable vocals. Have you guessed who this nepo baby is and who her famous parents are? Advertisement READ MORE ON NEPO BABIES It's Isadora Bjarkardottir Barney - the daughter of Iceland's most eccentric export, Isadora's dad, Matthew Barney, is an American contemporary artist and film director. She was born in London and grew up between New York and Reykjavik after her parents split in 2013. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, she said: "People have preconceived ideas about me, based on what they think they know about my family. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz "I hope I don't sound bitter, because it's such a gift. I just mean that it's a challenge discerning what's what. But you get pretty good at it, eventually." She also said that her parents are the first people she goes to when she has an idea or needs creative advice. "But then there is the other kind of benefit that disguises itself as a benefit but doesn't really serve you, which is nepotism." Isadora admitted that financially, it's helpful to have wealthy parents, but said that in terms of "uncovering how she sees the world or how she relates to it", she said it "doesn't help". Advertisement Bjork has earned a reputation as being an art project in motion - and it seems Isadora is following in her footsteps. The youngster modelled for MiuMiu when she was just 20 years old. She was also on the cover of The Gentlewoman magazine in 2022. Isadora landed the lead role in The Mountain, where she plays Anna, a teenage musician trying to navigate her life after the sudden death of her mother. Advertisement The role came to her by chance after a former crew member she'd worked on a TV series with previously and remembered she'd acted before. In 2022, she played a small role in The Northman, which starred her mum. She played a singing Viking slave alongside Alexander Skarsgard, 6 Bjork and Isadora at the 2005 Venice Film Festival Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 Bjork and Matthew split in 2013 Credit: Getty 6 Bjork has enjoyed a huge career as a singer, performer and fashion icon Credit: Redferns 6 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 24: Bjork performing at the Blue Dot Festival in 2022 in Manchester Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nepo-baby with superstar singer mum insists it ‘didn't help her' land movie role – can you guess who she is?
She admitted that the financial backing is a bonus in the family Nepo-baby with superstar singer mum insists it 'didn't help her' land movie role – can you guess who she is? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE daughter of an international superstar insists being a nepo baby "doesn't help" after bagging her first film role. The 22-year-old is studying at Central Saint Martins in London and said that having famous parents is often "disguised as a benefit". Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 She is studying at Central Saint Martins and has modelled for MiuMiu Credit: Instagram / @d0lgur 6 Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney is the daughter of a huge pop star Credit: Instagram / @d0lgur Her mum earned 15 Grammy nominations throughout her 40-year career, and forged a path in the art and fashion industries. In the 1980s she shot to fame as the lead singer of The Sugarcubes. A decade later, she'd branched off and quickly established herself as a solo artist with instantly recognisable vocals. Have you guessed who this nepo baby is and who her famous parents are? It's Isadora Bjarkardottir Barney - the daughter of Iceland's most eccentric export, Bjork, of course! Isadora's dad, Matthew Barney, is an American contemporary artist and film director. She was born in London and grew up between New York and Reykjavik after her parents split in 2013. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, she said: "People have preconceived ideas about me, based on what they think they know about my family. "I hope I don't sound bitter, because it's such a gift. I just mean that it's a challenge discerning what's what. But you get pretty good at it, eventually." She also said that her parents are the first people she goes to when she has an idea or needs creative advice. "But then there is the other kind of benefit that disguises itself as a benefit but doesn't really serve you, which is nepotism." Isadora admitted that financially, it's helpful to have wealthy parents, but said that in terms of "uncovering how she sees the world or how she relates to it", she said it "doesn't help". Bjork has earned a reputation as being an art project in motion - and it seems Isadora is following in her footsteps. The youngster modelled for MiuMiu when she was just 20 years old. She was also on the cover of The Gentlewoman magazine in 2022. Isadora landed the lead role in The Mountain, where she plays Anna, a teenage musician trying to navigate her life after the sudden death of her mother. The role came to her by chance after a former crew member she'd worked on a TV series with previously and remembered she'd acted before. In 2022, she played a small role in The Northman, which starred her mum. She played a singing Viking slave alongside Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor-Joy. 6 Bjork and Isadora at the 2005 Venice Film Festival Credit: Getty 6 Bjork and Matthew split in 2013 Credit: Getty 6 Bjork has enjoyed a huge career as a singer, performer and fashion icon Credit: Redferns
See - Sada Elbalad
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Willem Dafoe Eyeing Reunion with Robert Eggers on "Werwulf"
Yara Sameh Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe seems to have found their next project in "Werwulf" at Focus Features. The Oscar-nominated actor is in talks to star opposite Aaron-Taylor Johnson in Eggers next film. Lily Rose-Depp is also in talks to join the cast. Eggers will direct and co-wrote the script with his "The Northman" co-writer Sjón. "Werwulf" is getting a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America. Focus is producing and financing. Eggers and Sjón will produce alongside Focus as will Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner for Working Title. Maiden Voyage's Chris and Eleanor Columbus executive producing. While plot details are under wraps, based on the title, the film will likely revolve around the mythical monster. Dafoe has become the director's muse of late, having previously appeared in his past three films: "The Lighthouse," "The Northman," and "Nosferatu." The two are also looking to work together on a new retelling of "A Christmas Carol" at Warner Bros. that has Eggers directing and Dafoe in early talks to star. Dafoe was most recently seen in the A24 pic "The Legend of Ochi" and is currently filming the Apple Original Films "Tenzing." He can be seen next in "The Man In The Basement" and "The Birthday Party." read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Perth Now
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Willem Dafoe eyes reunion with Robert Eggers for Werwulf
Willem Dafoe is in talks to star in director Robert Eggers' Werwulf. The 69-year-old actor - who previously worked with the filmmaker, 42, on The Lighthouse, The Northman and Nosferatu - is in negotiations to appear in Eggers' upcoming horror flick, Deadline has said. The Spider-Man star could be joining Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily Rose-Depp, who are also in talks to lead Werwulf. Werwulf is being penned by Eggers' The Northman co-writer Sjón, and is slated to hit cinemas on Christmas Day 2026 in the US. The director and scribe are also due to produce with Focus Features alongside Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, who will be producing under Working Title. Meanwhile, Maiden Voyage's Chris and Eleanor Columbus will serve as executive producers. While plot details are unknown, Werwulf is expected to be a 13th-century werewolf horror flick set in England. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the dialogue will be 'true to the time period,' with translations and annotations provided to help audiences understand the Old English. Eggers has reportedly abandoned an earlier plan to shoot the film in black and white. As well as Werwulf, Eggers is also said to be in talks to work with Dafoe on a new cinematic retelling of A Christmas Carol for Warner Bros. The director's last release was 2024's Nosferatu, which starred Bill Skarsgård, Dafoe, Rose-Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Emma Corrin, and followed a young woman haunted by the obsessive vampire Count Orlok. Eggers recently spoke about the gothic influences behind his take on Nosferatu, citing Jack Clayton's 1961 film The Innocents, based on Henry James's novella The Turn of the Screw. He said on Alamo Drafthouse's Guest Selects YouTube series: 'I think it is one of the best - perhaps the best - gothic ghost movie ever made. 'I watch it a couple times a year probably for inspiration. Freddy Francis was the cinematographer, who directed many Hammer horror films, but his finest collaborations are with Jack Clayton. 'And what he does with the camera was very inspiring to what my cinematographer and I were up to with Nosferatu.' Eggers added that another key influence for Nosferatu was Thorold Dickinson's 1949 film The Queen of Spades. The director said he aimed to recreate its 'fluidity and precision of the camera work' and was also inspired by its practical snowfall effects, achieved using potato powder instead of CGI. He said: 'And the atmosphere of the film is also incredibly effective. The snowy Russian streets is a sort of look and vibe we tried to create later in [Nosferatu], particularly the potato snowflake snowfall is very beautiful and we use the same kind of practical snow.' Eggers also credited Ingmar Bergman's 1972 drama Cries and Whispers as a major influence for Nosferatu, citing its 'ghostly atmosphere' and powerful performances. He said: 'Cries and Whispers by Ingmar Bergman is perhaps my favourite Bergman film. 'It's also one of the best horror films ever made even though it certainly doesn't try to be one, and wouldn't be classified as one.'
New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Aaron Taylor-Johnson reunite with Robert Eggers for Werwulf
Eggers, whose filmography is filled with horror films peppered with fantasy and gothic elements, debuted with The Witch. He went on to direct films like The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu. The latter of which garnered four nominations at the 2025 Academy Awards. Taylor-Johnson is known for films like Bullet Train, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Kick-Ass. He was recently seen in Danny Boyle's zombie flick 28 Years Later. The actor is a fan favourite to play the suave English spy, James Bond. Meanwhile, Depp is known for her work in Sam Levinson's miniseries The Idol, alongside Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye. Her film credits include Netflix's The King, Voyagers, and Wolf. Werwulf, which is produced by Eggers, Sjon, Elanor Columbus, and Chris Columbus, and backed by Focus Features, is set to release on December 25, 2026.
