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Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Danny Dyer and Stephen Graham join for Adolescence-like show
EastEnders star Danny Dyer and Stephen Graham are reportedly putting their heads together for a show based on issues affecting society in the modern day. The new drama promises to be "gritty" and "unflinching" in its approach, according to an insider. A post shared by Netflix UK & Ireland (@netflixuk) Talking with The Mirror, the source said: "They are currently thrashing out what they want to do. It'll be in the vein of Adolescence. Something unflinching and moving.' Adolescence, which was co-created and co-written by This Is England favourite Stephen Graham, recently broke records when it premiered on Netflix, seeing it become the most-watched show of the year. The Four-part series starts with the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie (played by Owen Cooper) when armed police storm the family home. Over the course of the show, it explores misogyny among teenage boys. The Last time Graham and EastEnders star Danny Dyer worked together was all the way back in 2009, when they both starred in the British slapstick horror film Doghouse. Previously, Danny called on Stephen to get him involved in one of his projects and praised Adolesence. Danny said: 'It's such an important subject, but the fact they're doing it in one take. As an actor and being part of that world I find it f****** incredible. "So, Steve, you've got to roll me into something. I want a bit of this!'
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Danny Dyer and Stephen Graham join for Adolescence-like show
The new drama promises to be "gritty" and "unflinching" in its approach, according to an insider. EastEnders star Danny Dyer and Stephen Graham working together on an Adolescence-like show Talking with The Mirror, the source said: "They are currently thrashing out what they want to do. It'll be in the vein of Adolescence. Something unflinching and moving.' Adolescence, which was co-created and co-written by This Is England favourite Stephen Graham, recently broke records when it premiered on Netflix, seeing it become the most-watched show of the year. The Four-part series starts with the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie (played by Owen Cooper) when armed police storm the family home. Over the course of the show, it explores misogyny among teenage boys. The Last time Graham and EastEnders star Danny Dyer worked together was all the way back in 2009, when they both starred in the British slapstick horror film Doghouse. Recommended Reading: Previously, Danny called on Stephen to get him involved in one of his projects and praised Adolesence. Danny said: 'It's such an important subject, but the fact they're doing it in one take. As an actor and being part of that world I find it f****** incredible. "So, Steve, you've got to roll me into something. I want a bit of this!'
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Danny Dyer and Stephen Graham join for Adolescence-like show
EastEnders star Danny Dyer and Stephen Graham are reportedly putting their heads together for a show based on issues affecting society in the modern day. The new drama promises to be "gritty" and "unflinching" in its approach, according to an insider. A post shared by Netflix UK & Ireland (@netflixuk) Talking with The Mirror, the source said: "They are currently thrashing out what they want to do. It'll be in the vein of Adolescence. Something unflinching and moving.' Adolescence, which was co-created and co-written by This Is England favourite Stephen Graham, recently broke records when it premiered on Netflix, seeing it become the most-watched show of the year. The Four-part series starts with the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie (played by Owen Cooper) when armed police storm the family home. Over the course of the show, it explores misogyny among teenage boys. The Last time Graham and EastEnders star Danny Dyer worked together was all the way back in 2009, when they both starred in the British slapstick horror film Doghouse. Previously, Danny called on Stephen to get him involved in one of his projects and praised Adolesence. Danny said: 'It's such an important subject, but the fact they're doing it in one take. As an actor and being part of that world I find it f****** incredible. "So, Steve, you've got to roll me into something. I want a bit of this!'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stephen Graham set to team up with huge TV actor for Adolescence-style series
The Liverpool-born star is in talks with the household name to make a hard-hitting drama Danny Dyer and Stephen Graham are set to work on a gritty new drama to rival hit Netflix series Adolescence. The powerhouse pair are putting their heads together for a show based on issues affecting society today, we can reveal. 'It's a gritty new drama,' says an insider. 'They are currently thrashing out what they want to do. It'll be in the vein of Adolescence. Something unflinching and moving.' Adolescence, co-created and written by This Is England favourite Stephen, has broken records and been the most watched series of the year. It explores misogyny among teenage boys and sparked conversation about online safety, even being discussed in Parliament. Rivals star Danny, 47, and Stephen, 51, last worked on 2009 film Doghouse, a British slapstick horror, together and have stayed good pals. The source said they're planning a double date with their wives, Jo Dyer and Hannah Walters. Danny previously called on Stephen to get him involved in one of his projects. Praising his hit Netflix series, Danny said: 'It's such an important subject but the fact they're doing it one take. As an actor and being part of that world I find it f****** incredible. So, Steve [Graham], you've got to roll me into something. I want a bit of this!' Former EastEnders star Danny described his longtime pal as a 'brilliant man, brilliant actor, kind soul'. Former EastEnders star Danny picked up his first TV Bafta award in May for his part in Sky's Mr Bigstuff. He's been enjoying a purple patch in his career, recently filming the second series of Rivals, based on Jilly Cooper's racy novels. Four-part series Adolescence was the brainchild of Stephen and writer Jack Thorne. It sees Liverpool-born Stephen as father Eddie Miller, who watches armed police burst into his home to arrest his 13-year-old son Jamie, played by newcomer Owen Cooper. It turned him into an overnight star. It made history as the first streaming show to top the UK most-watched charts, with 66.3 million views in two weeks. It also went to number one in 71 countries around the world, including the US, Canada, Germany, France and Australia. It has been nominated for 13 awards at the Emmys. It was created by Stephen and Hannah's company, Matriarch Productions and is also behind Disney series A Thousand Blows When the couple set up it they were determined the company would embody the working-class values they grew up with. They even paid for the rent on the production team 'because they wouldn't have been able to afford it'. Stephen shared a rare insight into his relationship with his wife Hannah Walters in an interview with GQ, revealing that she reads scripts first for him because he is dyslexic, stating they have a 'great little partnership'. 'She's me best mate for one,' he said when I ask about their relationship. 'She's funny as f***. I find her dead saucy. She's amazing. She's the light of my life. Do you know what I mean? We're a great little partnership. It really works.'
Metro
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Psychological thriller starring Line of Duty legend will be your next obsession
Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure leads the cast last of a recently released thriller series that might become your next TV obsession. Insomnia, based on the book of the same name written by Sarah Pinborough, was released in 2024 on the Paramount Plus streaming service. The six-part psychological drama has been chosen by Channel 5 to be broadcast on mainstream TV for the very first time – a year on from its original release. In the series, This Is England star Vicky, 42, portrays Emma Averill, a mother and full-time lawyer whose 40th birthday is just around the corner. With everything in her life going as planned, Emma unexpectedly begins experiencing spells of sleeplessness that affect her mental health and psychological well-being. With Emma entering middle age, she has to look deep into her past and analyse her mother's health history to solve the mystery of her insomnia. The series was originally dropped on Paramount Plus in May 2024, and Channel 5 began to broadcast it on Sunday night, with episode one going out at 9pm. Episodes 2 and 3 will go out on Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 8, at 9pm, with the last three episodes of Insomnia all going out on Channel 5 next week. A series synopsis teased by Channel 5 reads: 'When a career woman's dream life turns into a nightmare, she fears she might be losing her mind. Is she going insane like her mother did?' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Speaking about her role to Stylist, Vicky previously said: 'Whether you're doing a comedy or a horror, you have to play the truth… It made me think about my own sleep patterns and how stressful broken sleep can be on your mind. 'It's frightening to think that having a couple of nights of sleeplessness can mess up your thought process and cause you to behave in a way you wouldn't normally.' On X, user @TabithaPotts said around the time of Insomnia's original release 'I'm really enjoying Insomnia over on Paramount – creepy and compelling.' She continued: 'It takes very relatable character (busy working mother with insomnia) and then pushes her further and further till she's questioning her own sanity.' Also on X, @ScottyHayter warned potential viewers: 'If you don't wish to sleep properly ever again, watch Insomnia on Paramount. Highly recommend.' @BellHooksChild commented: 'The program Insomnia on Paramount really shows you what happened if you don't tackle childhood trauma.' As well as starring Line of Duty actress Vicky, Insomnia also features memorable performances from Downton Abbey star Tom Cullen, who plays Robert, and Fear Street actress India Fowler. Liverpudlian actress Leanne Best features as Phoebe, while Smylie Bradwell stars as Will, Corinna Marlowe plays Patricia, and US series Rome star Lyndsey Marshal plays Caroline. More Trending Former EastEnders, Casualty, and Doctors actress Michelle Bonnard, who was recently seen in the American series House of the Dragon, plays DI Hildreth. Later this year, fans can expect Vicky to return to their screens in the third series of Trigger Point – the crime thriller series about a bomb disposal expert. Season 3 wrapped filming in London earlier this year and is set to hit screens this autumn, with a freshly renewed fourth series coming in 2026. View More » Watch Insomnia on Channel 5, Monday at 9pm. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Ben Fogle honours late castaway David Glasheen who 'found happiness after losing millions' MORE: 'It's all I've been watching': TV fans crown the best streaming service MORE: 'It's a hell of a ride': Your favourite TV survival thrillers revealed
