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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicola Walker, Jemaine Clement to Lead Disney+ British Comedy Series
Nicola Walker (The Split) and Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows) will lead a new, six-part Disney+ original series, Alice and Steve (working title). From the award-winning Clerkenwell Films (Baby Reindeer), Alice and Steve follows lifelong best friends who see their world implode when the middle-aged Steve starts dating Alice's 26-year-old daughter, Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith). 'Although both are no strangers to chaos and dubious decision-making, their once rock-solid friendship is turned upside down and tested to its limits — threatening their families, futures and everything in between,' a plot synopsis reads. More from The Hollywood Reporter Kneecap Member Charged With Terror Offense, Band Vows to "Vehemently Defend Ourselves" Billy Williams, 'Gandhi' and 'On Golden Pond' Cinematographer, Dies at 96 Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' Gets 15-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes Premiere Joel Fry (Cruella) also stars as Alice's husband Daniel, with Tyrese Eaton-Dyce (Sherwood) cast as her son Dom and Olivier-award-winning Marcia Warren (The Crown) starring as Alice's mother Val. Rounding out the cast are Eilidh Fisher (Dope Girls) and Ebony Aboagye. Filming has commenced in London. Tom Kingsley (Stath Lets Flats) is on board to direct the show, penned and executive produced by Sophie Goodhart (Sex Education). Petra Fried, Andy Baker and Ed Macdonald will executive produce for Clerkenwell Films and Fran du Pille is producing. Lee Mason, executive director of scripted at Disney, will executive produce for Disney+. Clerkenwell Films is one of BBC Studios' owned production labels. 'I'm thrilled to be stepping into the fabulous world of friendship, motherhood, marriage frantic revenge and fierce love that Sophie Goodhart has created, and to be doing it with Jemaine Clement is completely joyful,' said Walker. Clement added: 'I really relate to Steve — he's classy, stylish and an all-round good guy — except for when he isn't. I'm excited to be working with the wonderful Nicola Walker and seeing how Steve and Alice's relationship descends into absolute chaos.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Gripping' crime drama with two huge stars available to stream on ITV now
River, a binge-worthy six-part series, has been dubbed by the broadcasting giant as "gripping" and is available to download now ITVX has quietly announced the addition of another gripping detective drama to add to their collection on the popular streaming platform, featuring Stellan Skarsgård in the lead role. River, a six-part series hailed as "gripping" by the broadcaster, is now available for free streaming on the platform and ready for immediate download. The binge-worthy detective series centres around DC John Rivers, who leads investigations while mourning the loss of his close friend and colleague DS Jackie Stevenson "Stevie", portrayed by Nicola Walker. As John delves into the evidence, he is confronted by some of the darkest truths surrounding Stevie's murder, leading him to question if he ever truly knew her. Penned by Abi Morgan, known for her work on The Split and Eric, the narrative revolves around detective John River, reports Surrey Live. He is a detective who finds himself living amongst the dead and dying victims and killers from the murder cases he's trying to solve but unable to escape. The synopsis reads: "John River: a man whose vulnerabilities and eccentricities are brought to the fore as he grieves the loss of his dearest friend and colleague, DS Jackie Stevenson." The teaser for the show hints at a profound journey of grief for the lead character: "The stages of his grief mark River's growing bonds with those he has excluded from his heart and his mind, and when a murder suspect jumps to his death whilst being pursued by River, the pressure and scrutiny that surrounds him escalates fast." It goes on to intrigue viewers with the twisty tale: "As the investigation into Stevie's murder begins to reveal her deepest secrets, River has to question everything he thought he knew about his one true friend. Their relationship might have survived her death, but can it survive the truth of who she really was in life?" Heading the show is Stellen Skarsgård, known from The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, flanked by an impressive cast including Nicola Walker from The Split and Unforgotten. The cast is further embellished with Adeel Akhtar appearing as Detective Sergeant Ira King, Lesley Manville of The Crown fame taking on the role of Chief Inspector Chrissie Read, and Eddie Marsan playing a notorious killer.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix series is like a spin-off of The Split and I was surprised to love every minute
Netflix's new comedy series had the feel of a spin-off of The Split and I was surprised to love every minute. At first, I thought The Four Seasons was actually going to turn out to be more of a White Lotus spoof. Then part way through the opening episode, it seemed to be more in line with The Split: Barcelona. This was a concern. The BBC drama wasn't really for me. Thankfully, I was wrong on both counts. I had stop myself from binging the entire eight episodes too quickly and was left wanting more. The Four Seasons follows six friends as they initially head for a relaxing weekend away only to learn that one couple in the group is about to split up. All three couples are completely upended by the news and can't help but examine their own relationships as a result. Viewers will stay with these friends over the course of a year, as they go on to spend four varied vacations with each other. Witness the ever changing dynamics as old issues and new begin to bubble to the surface. This group of friends consists of a stacked cast including the series co-creator Tina Fey, Will Forte, Steve Carrell, Superstore's Kerri Kenny-Silver, Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani. There's at least one character for every kind of viewer to empathise with and Domingo once again proves he can handle any role that comes his way like a master. As the friends are introduced with all suitcases in hand, there is the worry it's reminiscent of a spin-off of something like The Split or even akin to a dreaded US remake of the beloved BBC drama. It's quickly evident that is not the case. Nor does it do it justice to label it a budget or spoof of White Lotus. It's so much more than that. It's actually remaking a 1981 film of the same name, starring and directed by Alan Alda. It mostly follows the same premise but with sensible and impactful modern updates that not only allows it to stand on its own but enable it to become a successful translation from feature to episodic series. Two episodes each are reserved for each season of Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, which prevent any instalment from going by too quickly or overstaying its welcome. The trips the friends take are just as varied, from a trip to their old college to an excursion you could only enjoy in your twenties. It's a good sign that episodes seem to fly by at double speed. This is a show that is full of wit and memorable moments that are good enough to encourage a second immediate binge through. There's bound to be 30 Rock-style quips I missed and I'm looking forward to watching it all over again. With a dramatic twist of a finale fitting of any Netflix hit, there is plenty of room for more even more seasons. Like a weekend away with some of the best friends in your life, you still want to spend more time with them, no matter how circumstances in your life drastically change.
The Guardian
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Stephen Mangan: ‘With three people in a bed, who goes in the middle?'
Stephen Mangan, 56, was born in Enfield to Irish parents. He studied law at Cambridge but took a year out to care for his mother, who died of colon cancer aged 45. Weeks after her death, he successfully auditioned for Rada and went on to become a stage actor. His TV breakthrough came in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years. He has since starred in Green Wing, Episodes and The Split. He co-hosts Landscape and Portrait Artist of the Year on Sky Arts, and a weekly show on Classic FM. He is currently appearing in throuple comedy Unicorn in the West End and is the author of six bestselling children's books. His seventh is out in May. Your sister Anita illustrates your books. What's it like working with a sibling? Great fun. Essentially we're trying to make each other laugh, like we have done since childhood. But because I'm her annoying older brother, I deliberately put things in the book that are difficult to draw. Do you use your three sons as a focus group? I use my 14-year-old as a plot consultant. If I've painted myself into a corner, I'll have a chat with Frank. He's very good at talking me through my logical inconsistencies. Then Jack, who's now nine, reads a draft while I try not to be the person going: 'What were you laughing at there? Why aren't you laughing at this bit?' What things do you need to write? A lot of food and coffee. I come up to my office with a tray full of coffee, nuts and apples. Then I try not to stare out of the window, while eating like a demented squirrel. Acting is a team sport whereas writing is solitary, so it's nice to yo-yo between the two. You're approaching the end of your West End run in Mike Bartlett's Unicorn. Have you enjoyed it? I've loved it. It's a play full of good ideas and great lines. Also Erin [Doherty] and Nicola [Walker, his co-stars] are two of the very best. They're both so present on stage. Sometimes you work with actors who've worked out their performance in their bathroom at home and are going to give that performance come hell or high water. What's lovely is that we all listen to one another and every night is genuinely very different. It's great that a new play has done so well in the West End. And it feels absolutely contemporary. What's been the audience reaction? Has it started conversations or inspired any 'throuples'? We do get standing ovations at the end but we also get people leaving after 10 minutes because they weren't expecting that nice couple from The Split to be telling each other what they want to do in bed. I know people who've had uncomfortable taxi rides home afterwards. We've had throuples come to talk to us at the stage door. The other day, we had a bloke and two women who'd been together for 40 years. We've had three women who'd been together 20 years. In a way, I've got more questions for them than they have for me. You just want to know how it works. Even sleeping arrangements. With three people in a bed, who goes in the middle? What happens if you have to get up to go to the loo? Have you seen Erin Doherty in Adolescence? I've put it off because we're doing this play together and it would feel weird. As soon as Unicorn's run finishes this week, I'll sit down and watch it. Partly because Erin's in it and Stephen Graham, who's fantastic. But also because I've got three boys and I think it's an important thing to watch. Who do you get more recognised as nowadays – Dan Moody from I'm Alan Partridge or Guy Secretan from Green Wing? I still get 'Dan!' shouted at me several times per week. It tends to be Guy if I go near a hospital. Suddenly a lot of doctors emerge, wanting to tell me that he's a hero to them, especially if they're an anaesthetist. Which I'm not sure is terribly reassuring to hear [laughs]. What's your dream role? I've been playing quite nice people or bumbling idiots lately, so I'd like to play someone really unpleasant. It's always fun to exercise those bits of you. Would you like to play an Irish character? Yeah, I mean for goodness sake! Here I am, Mr Irish – even if I don't look it. People think I'm a posh English boy, which in some ways I am. I had a posh English upbringing but my family background is entirely Irish. My mum was flame-haired, freckled Mary Donohoe. Your wife, Louise Delamere, is also an actor. How would you feel if your sons wanted to act professionally? Well, it's given me a fantastic life. I'm forever grateful that I decided not to be a lawyer and became an actor instead. Why wouldn't I want that for my children? Although of course you're aware of how precarious it is and how buffeted by the winds of fortune you can be. How do you relax when you're not working? I've had a Spurs season ticket since 1997. It's been hellish this season. It's like going to a huge group therapy session, where 60,000 people sit in a circle and try to examine what's gone wrong in their life to bring them to this point. And I'm a big runner. A two-hour run is my meditation. I'm doing the London Marathon this week. What cultural things have you enjoyed recently?Like everyone else, I watched The White Lotus. My son saw A Complete Unknown and has become obsessed with Bob Dylan, so we've been ploughing through all the various Dylan documentaries. I listen to a lot of history podcasts and just read Helen Castor's book on Richard II. In terms of fiction, I loved The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon and The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. You play piano and were in a prog rock band at school. Do you secretly dream of rock stardom?I think all actors want to be rock stars. But the great thing about acting is you can still do it when you're 80 and no one goes: 'Why is he still doing that?' The Fart That Saved the Universe by Stephen Mangan, illustrated by Anita Mangan, is out on 8 May (Scholastic, £7.99). To support the Guardian and Observer order your copy at Delivery charges may apply
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Calling The Split fans! 'Paused' spinoff series gets an exciting update
It's good news for The Split fans, with spinoff series The Split Up reportedly moving forward on production. A spinoff of the popular legal drama was announced by the BBC last February, but in September, Deadline reported that the broadcaster had "paused indefinitely" on the project. In an exciting update, Broadcast Now has now reported that The Split Up is currently in pre-production, with filming due to start this October. Related: The Split Up will be filmed and set in Manchester and, similar to the original series, will follow a family of legal experts: the Kishans. "Kishan Law is a British-Asian high net worth family law firm in Manchester, noted for its clientele and its reputation," the official synopsis states. "They are the 'go to firm' for Manchester's elite, who come to them for their excellence, integrity, and discretion. "But the future and legacy of Kishan Law hangs in the balance when a family secret from the past comes to light, throwing their professional and personal lives into turmoil." Related: The Split creator Abi Morgan is involved with the spinoff series but hasn't penned the script. Instead, Ursula Rani Sarma has written the series – whose recent credits include Sky's dark comedy series Delicious. During an interview with Digital Spy in December last year, Morgan was asked about a possible crossover with The Split and The Split Up, and she didn't rule out the suggestion. "Yeah, I think we're talking about that," she told us. "I think it will be a show that will very much stand on its own, but invariably, it's lovely to have built that audience, and we're excited to see that audience hopefully come to the new version of the show. Who knows?" The Split Up doesn't have a release window on BBC One and BBC iPlayer yet. at at Pandora at at at at at Apple at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
