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Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Daisy Edgar-Jones starring in new Sense and Sensibility adaptation
Daisy Edgar-Jones has been cast in a new film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The 27-year-old actress will play one of the Dashwood sisters in the latest take on Austen's classic 18th century novel that is being directed by Georgia Oakley from a script penned by author Diana Reid. Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the impoverished Dashwood family and centres on the romantic experiences of sisters Elinor and Marianne as they and their widowed mother attempt to navigate life following the death of their father and husband respectively. Edgar-Jones will portray the character of Elinor. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films are producing the picture together with India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett. Sense and Sensibility was previously adapted for the big screen in 1995, with the movie being directed by Ang Lee and starring Dame Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet as the Dashwood sisters. Daisy has starred in movies such as Twisters and On Swift Horses in recent times and explained that she wants every part that she plays to have "layers" within it. She told ELLE: "You want to find characters with agency. It's great that more and more stories are being made with women front and center. It's also an interesting thing, being a woman in your 20s, wanting to find characters who are not always ingenues. "I want every character I play to be complicated and deep and have layers to them, because that's what it is to be human. Like with Kate in Twisters, I know there was a big uproar that there wasn't a kiss at the end. But she went on a journey in that film that was bigger than a romantic journey." Daisy came to prominence with her role opposite Paul Mescal in the acclaimed TV drama Normal People in 2020 but admits that she is keen to discuss other projects now. She said: "It isn't that I'm bored of talking about it, because I am so proud of it, I want to find something that connects like that again. I still can't comprehend how widely it reached. Five years on, I'm older now, and I'm keen to talk about other things, too." Daisy has worked with actors like Jacob Elordi and Glen Powell so far during her Hollywood career but is concerned about having to perform with someone who has an "ego". The Where the Crawdads Sing star said: "I have worked with basically all of the internet's boyfriends. And I'm lucky that every actor has been incredibly supportive of me being the lead. I'm nervous for the point that it comes to working with someone who might not be so chill with it! Because there's so much ego that can exist in this industry."
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Daisy Edgar-Jones looks totally different in throwback snap as star turns 27
Fans have noticed that Daisy Edgar-Jones, who celebrates her 27th birthday today, is looking completely different these days - and is almost unrecognisable in a throwback snap from January 2020 when she was in her early 20s Daisy Edgar-Jones, best known for her roles in Normal People and Where the Crawdads Sing, turns 27 today (May 24). She first burst onto the scene in Cold Feet and War of the Worlds, and has had an illustrious career since. She has an Instagram following of almost three million fans. The glamorous actress, from London, is no stranger to posting stunning snaps on social media. But in a picture of her from five years ago, she looks totally different, and fans can't get enough. Back in 2020, she posted a photo captioned: "Vanity Fair Bafta Rising Star Party," and Daisy looks like a different person. The photo was posted to her Instagram in January of that year, just before the Covid pandemic. Sporting cropped brunette hair and wearing a silky pink gown with a sweet floral pattern across the bust, she looked youthful and adorable, and received many comments complimenting her at the time she posted it. "I love this photo, you look stunning," one fan penned, with another adding: "Bleeeeedin hell here she is," followed by fire emojis. People even called her "magic" thanks to her natural beauty. Now, Daisy sports a more mature look, opting for longer hair and even more pared-back, fashionable clothing. During a recent trip to Cannes, she sported a black figure-hugging bandeau dress with embellishments all over it as she smiled for the cameras. But what fans were more obsessed with was the fact that she was seen with Normal People co-star Paul Mescal. While the pair have always maintained that they are friends, some fans have always hoped the pair might share a romantic bond. Someone wrote: "The way Paul & Daisy always have the biggest smile when they're together". "He's never going to beat the allegations," another added, but a fan responded: "This is just a picture," suggesting that it didn't actually mean anything that the pair had been photographed together. The pair have spoken about their relationship several times. They have always maintained that they share a close friendship, with Daisy saying Paul is one of her "lifetime best friends," and that she loves him platonically. Paul Mescal is currently dating singer and songwriter Gracie Abrams, who made headlines when she joined Taylor Swift's Eras Tour as an opening act in 2023 and 2024. She then released the song 'That's So True,' which went on to become a viral sound on TikTok thanks to hundreds of thousands of people using it in their videos. Daisy is also in a happy relationship with her partner, photographer Ben Seed. They were first publicly seen together during an outing in London, where they were photographed embracing, kissing, and holding hands in 2023.
Metro
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Hit Netflix movie racks up a staggering 23 million views in a week
Caroline Westbrook Published May 15, 2025 2:17pm Link is copied Comments It's that time of the week again, when we get to find out which movies have been lighting up the world of Netflix subscribers. Whether you're in the mood for a feel-good story, a compelling documentary or even a tense, suspense-filled action thriller, there's no shortage of options in this week's global top 10 chart. And it's also a week which sees non-English language movies making their mark with a whole brace of films from across the world racking up the millions alongside the Hollywood blockbusters. Let's get into it, shall we? Kicking off with this adaptation of Delia Owens' best-seller, Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a young woman who grows up isolated in the marshes of North Carolina (although the movie was shot in Louisiana). When a local man is found dead, Kya becomes the prime suspect, leading to a gripping courtroom battle (Picture: Sony Pictures/Everett/REX/Shutterstock) Given how popular the Twilight saga was in the Noughties, a film version of Stephenie Meyer's book series seemed almost inevitable. Now the original film is making its presence known in the Netflix charts, with Kristen Stewart as teenager Bella Swan, and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen - the vampire she falls in love with. The perfect nostalgia trip for your inner Noughties teenager (Picture: Summit Entertainment) The first of this week's new entries takes a deep dive into the world of Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G - aka Carolina Giraldo Navarro. The documentary sees the Grammy-award-winning star, considered one of the most influential figures in Reggaeton and urban pop, discuss her rise to stardom while navigating a sold-out stadium tour and releasing a new album (Picture: Netflix) Directed by Gareth Evans, known for The Raid, this one stars Tom Hardy as Detective Walker, a shady cop forced to navigate a city's criminal underworld after a drug deal goes awry. Expect plenty of brutal, visceral action in this one - including a memorable scene where Hardy's Walker uses a harpoon gun in a pretty gruesome way - and a plot which borders on the ridiculous. But it's still a lot of fun (Picture: Netflix) Another feature-length documentary now, this one focusing on the case of Jason Corbett, an Irish widower who was killed in a violent attack at his home in 2015. His American au-pair Molly Martens - whom he was in a relationship with - and her father, FBI agent Thomas Martens, claimed self-defence, with Molly pleading no contest and her dad pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. But what really happened that night? This film, which looks at both sides of the case, aims to find the answers (Picture: Netflix) Another crime thriller now and a 2019 sequel to Spike Lee's 2006 hit starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster and Chiwitel Ajiofor. However, none of them appear in this belated follow-up in which an NYPD hostage negotiator and a federal agent join forces to rescue a group of tourists held hostage during a siege at the US Federal Reserve (Picture: Netflix) This charming movie with an all-star cast has taken Netflix by storm in its first three days, notching up more than 15 million views in the process. It tells the true story of Joe Scarvarella, the Staten Island restaurateur who honours his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant staffed by grandmothers - and features an all-star cast with the likes of Susan Sarandon and Lorraine Bracco on board. In any other week this would have already been your number one movie. But this is not any other week... (Picture: Jeong Park/Netflix) Pitching in at number three with an impressive number of views is this French thriller, the latest in a series of films which also includes 2020's Lost Bullet and Lost Bullet 2 (2022). This one sees a return for Lino (Alban Lenoir), an ex-convict and getaway driver who builds cars for criminal purposes. Except in this sequel he is out for revenge (Picture: Dupuy/Netflix) Not to be confused with the recent kidfluencer documentary of the same name, Bad Influence - this week's highest new entry - is a Spanish thriller which has proven to be a huge hit with viewers. The plot sees an ex-con hired to protect a wealthy heiress from a stalker, but as they grow closer the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore (Picture: Netflix) Still pulling in viewers by the veritable truckload - and earning it a second week in the top spot - is this German action-thriller. Jeanne Goursaud takes the lead as Sara Wulf, a former Special Forces soldier. When her son disappears during a visa appointment at the US Consulate in Frankfurt, Sara uncovers a conspiracy involving corrupt officials and a cover-up tied to a past military mission of hers. The film's been picking up comparisons to Die Hard - and it's certainly pretty intense stuff
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Netflix Reveals New Details About its 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Film
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Netflix has completed production on its adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures, the bestselling debut novel by Shelby Van Pelt that has captivated more than a million readers since its 2022 release. Directed by Olivia Newman, known for Where the Crawdads Sing, the film stars two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field alongside Lewis Pullman and a distinguished supporting cast. With production now wrapped, the project is poised to become one of Netflix's major literary adaptations. Why It Matters The film adaptation marks Netflix's continued investment in literary properties with established fanbases. As of December 2023, Remarkably Bright Creatures had sold 1.4 million copies and had enjoyed a prolonged run on the New York Times bestseller list. The story, centered around an elderly widow and a curmudgeonly octopus, has been lauded for its unusual charm and emotional depth. As described in 2023 by the New York Times, the debut novel is "one of those increasingly rare success stories: a quiet, quirky literary debut that has been buoyed by bookseller love and word-of-mouth recommendations." The film also reunites Sally Field with a leading dramatic role, which could further elevate the adaptation's profile ahead of its release. Netflix confirmed production wrapped in May. An octopus floats in the water. An octopus floats in the water. wrangel/Getty Images What to Know Remarkably Bright Creatures follows Tova Sullivan, a 70-year-old widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, where she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. The octopus, whose inner monologue appears throughout the novel, becomes key in unraveling the decades-old mystery of Tova's son's disappearance. According to Netflix's official synopsis, "Marcellus is on a mission to solve a mystery that will heal her heart and lead her to a life-changing discovery." The book's origin story is as unconventional as its plot. Van Pelt, a former financial consultant, created the character of Marcellus in a fiction writing workshop assignment and later expanded it into vignettes, according to The New York Times. "I wasn't thinking too hard about, is this salable?" she told The New York Times. "Because I never thought anybody would read it." The novel was eventually acquired by Ecco, which delayed the paperback edition due to sustained demand for the hardcover. In February, nearly three years after the book's original release, Van Pelt announced a tour to promote the forthcoming paperback. Her tour extends through the end of May where she plans to visit Wisconsin, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and California. The novel picked up traction when Jenna Busch selected it for her "Read with Jenna" book club, and, according to The New York Times, this lead to Van Pelt's appearance on The Today Show. As for the Netflix adaptation, a release date for the movie has not yet been announced. Who Is in the Cast of Netflix's 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'? Netflix has assembled a high-profile ensemble for the adaptation. Sally Field, whose credits include Lincoln and Forrest Gump, plays Tova. Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick, Lessons in Chemistry) co-stars, with Colm Meaney (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Joan Chen (The Wedding Banquet), Kathy Baker (Edward Scissorhands), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), and Sofia Black-D'Elia (Single Drunk Female) rounding out the cast. The screenplay is co-written by Olivia Newman and John Whittington (Sonic the Hedgehog 3). Bryan Unkeless and Peter Craig are producing for Night Owl Pictures, with executive producers including Anonymous Content's David Levine, Tony Lipp, Erika Hampson, and Alisa Tager, along with Van Pelt herself. What People Are Saying Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures, posted on Instagram on March 28: "I will never in my life be this cool again. It's been an amazing week on set and I cannot wait for this movie to come out." Beth Seufer Buss, sales associate at Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, told The New York Times in 2023: "I don't think it's going to drop off, because everybody who reads it wants other people to read it. This is a universal recommendation. No matter what you're in the mood for or what you're going through, I can put this book in your hands." Jenna Bush Hager told in May 2022: "This novel is filled with love, humor, joy and healing. It demonstrates the power and beauty of unexpected friendships. I can't wait for this creative, feel-good story to surprise and delight the Read With Jenna book club this May." What's Next For now, readers and viewers alike await a visual interpretation of one of the most beloved literary debuts of recent years.
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Reese Witherspoon's snarky jab at Blake Lively's nude photos resurfaces in viral video
Reese Witherspoon 's thinly-veiled snarky jab at Blake Lively 's nude photos has resurfaced amid the mounting drama of her legal war with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. In a now-viral clip, Witherspoon, 49, appears to reference Lively's 2011 nude photo scandal while taking the stage at that year's MTV Movie Awards. Lively was also in at the ceremony, which took place days after rumored naked images of the actress, 37, were leaked online. A rep for Lively insisted at the time that the grainy X-rated snaps were '100 per cent fake' and Lively had 'never taken nude photos of herself.' But that didn't stop Witherspoon from seemingly throwing a dig at Lively as she ranted about 'bad girls' in Hollywood during her MTV Generation Award acceptance speech. 'I get it, girls, that it's cool to be a bad girl. But it is possible to make it in Hollywood without doing a reality show,' the star began. 'When I came up in this business, if you made a sex tape, you were embarrassed and you hid it under your bed.' She then added: 'And if you took naked pictures of yourself on your cell phone, you hide your face, people.' The clip was shared in a video by Instagram user @stephwithdadeets, who praised Reese for being outspoken. Viewers were convinced that Witherspoon was taking direct aim at Lively as well as Kim Kardashian, whose infamous 2007 sex tape had catapulted her to stardom. But a spokesperson for Witherspoon attempted to shutdown the chatter by telling Us Weekly that the actress 'was absolutely not referencing Blake Lively' in her speech. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephanie Tleiji (@stephwithdadeets) While they've never worked together, Lively and Witherspoon have been the subject of wild, unsubstantiated 'feud' rumors in recent years. Last year, it was alleged by Life&Style that the duo were competing to produce their pop superstar pal Taylor Swift's directorial feature film debut, which was confirmed by Searchlight Pictures in 2022. 'Blake Lively and Reese Witherspoon both want this job and both of them have deep ties to Taylor,' a source told the tabloid. While Swift is 'close personally to Blake,' Witherspoon is 'far more experienced at producing movies' and even collaborated with Swift on Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). The resurfaced clip of Witherspoon at the MTV Movie Awards comes amid backlash over Lively's inclusion on the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People of 2025. She was placed in the Titans section among heavyweights like tennis legend Serena Williams, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and podcast superstar Joe Rogan. Lively was given the honor amid her war of lawsuits with Baldoni, who she accused of sexual harassment on set of the 2024 film It Ends With Us. She also accused the actor/director of launching a 'smear campaign' against her. Baldoni, who has denied Lively's allegations, responded by launching a $400million defamation against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and Lively's publicist Leslie Sloane. Baldoni also filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the New York Times for its reporting on Lively's claims. All parties have denied the allegations against them. Lively and Reynolds are currently trying to get Baldoni's 'retaliatory' lawsuit thrown out. Lively received a glowing tribute inside the magazine from civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill, who was head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund when Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds gave $1million to the organization in 2019. The donation came seven years after the Hollywood couple got married on a former slave plantation in South Carolina, a move that has repeatedly brought them in for fierce criticism and for which Reynolds subsequently apologized. As news spread that Lively had been named to the vaunted Time list, she and the magazine were both furiously condemned on social media. 'You pretty screwed yourself @TIME adding Blake Lively for something she did in 2019 to save face from having her wedding at a plantation!' fumed one use of X, formerly known as Twitter. 'It is clear to everyone to get on these list you just have to pay a price! @TIME you have NO credibility!' 'The fact that Blake Lively made the Time 100 list is disgusting!' wrote another. 'She & Ryan Reynolds NEVER supported the black community before. Until it was known that they married on a slave plantation! How much did they pay for that article?' 'Seriously?????????? Lmao this is embarrassing and disgusting of you,' wrote a third as a fourth alleged: 'Mainstream pop culture media is totally bought and paid for.' 'How much is this costing her?' wondered another X user. 'Just pay Baldoni the 400 million already, in the Long run it will be cheaper.' Meanwhile one observer put forward the theory that 'press agents lobby to get their clients on these type of lists. they mean nothing.' 'TIME is dead,' 'Wow,' 'Is this a joke?,' 'I wonder how much she paid for this write up?' and 'Blake babes pack it up,' were among the other reactions. 'I'm so tired of celebrities getting their way, especially when they deceive people and lie,' one X use groaned. 'I really hope karma gets her.' 'Welp that confirms those are paid appointments just like on the walk of fame,' alleged one as another asserted: 'TIME is now as irrelevant as she is.' Lively was slated for being 'desperate,' as one social media user remarked: 'These PR stunts make me like her less…do they realize that?' Another member of the public opined: 'Oh she's influential alright-esp when it comes to maliciously destroying an innocent man's career. Takes a true narcissist to do that -Karma is coming for her.' Meanwhile Lively shrugged off her controversies and issued a statement saying: 'It's an honor to be acknowledged on the @time 100 list for 2025.' The Gossip Girl star said 'to be written about by the great Sherrilyn Ifill was not something' she takes lightly. 'Her work has shaped our nation,' Lively said. 'WHO SHE IS - as a human, woman, mother, leader, fighter, healer, empath, risk taker and dream maker - has shaped my heart and also my stamina to never stop believing in a future that's better and safer for everyone. 'Thank you. And thank you for one of the most surreal and meaningful moments of my life in this honor. My 10 year old self is pretty blown away right now.' In her testimonial, Ifill hailed Lively as a 'philanthropist' and a 'serious person' who was 'committed to move this country forward.' 'I don't know the Blake Lively of the red carpet. Or the Met Gala. I never watched Gossip Girl,' wrote Ifill. 'The Blake Lively I know is a philanthropist and a student of our country's most intractable problems. She and her husband Ryan Reynolds reached out in 2019 to make a contribution to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.' Ifill, who served as president and director-counsel of the organization from 2012 to 2022, wrote: 'I had been getting a few of these calls, as our work fighting against voter suppression and police brutality was receiving national attention.' She noted: 'I'm always curious about the kind of research famous people do before they make that cold call to offer their support. The ones I have remained in relationship with are those who, like Blake, really did their homework.' Ifill wrote that she 'admired immediately her curiosity, and her sincere work to understand the conditions that shape this country. 'I remember an early conversation in which she expressed frustration that so much of our nation's history was not part of the instruction she had received as a student.' She added that Lively's 'commitment to filling those gaps—and becoming the most fully informed and prepared citizen - is what I appreciate most about her. Blake is a serious person. She's a risk taker. And she's committed to moving this country forward. For her children. And for mine.' has reached out to Ifill for further comment on her endorsement of Lively amid the ongoing litigation, which has made headlines throughout 2025. Lively subsequent took to Instagram Stories last Wednesday with comments about how deeply she was honored with her inclusion on the exclusive list. 'I'm able to see this moment, almost looking back from the future, or looking ahead from childhood,' she said, 'and from every time period I can see how profound this is to me. Not just to be included, but to have a voice.' Lively continued, 'It's a fortunate thing, when it should be a given. So thank you to time and to each of you who uplift the many who live boldly, even when it's scary.'
