Filming has begun and the cast has been revealed for Agatha Christie novel adaptation “Murder Is Easy.”
Based on Christie’s 1939 novel, the two-part thriller is adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur (“World on Fire”).
The cast includes David Jonsson, Morfydd Clark, Penelope Wilton (“Downton Abbey”), Sinead Matthews (“The Crown”), Tom Riley (“The Nevers”), Douglas Henshall (“Shetland”), Mathew Baynton (“Ghosts”), Mark Bonnar (“World on Fire”), Nimra Bucha (“Ms Marvel”), Tamzin Outhwaite (“The Tower”), Jon Pointing (“Big Boys”) and Phoebe Licorish in her screen debut.
The story is set in 1954 England. On a train to London, Fitzwilliam (Jonsson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Wilton), who tells him that a killer is on the loose in the sleepy English village of Wychwood under Ashe. The villagers believe the deaths are accidents, but Miss Pinkerton knows otherwise — and when she’s later found dead on her way to Scotland Yard, Fitzwilliam...
Based on Christie’s 1939 novel, the two-part thriller is adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur (“World on Fire”).
The cast includes David Jonsson, Morfydd Clark, Penelope Wilton (“Downton Abbey”), Sinead Matthews (“The Crown”), Tom Riley (“The Nevers”), Douglas Henshall (“Shetland”), Mathew Baynton (“Ghosts”), Mark Bonnar (“World on Fire”), Nimra Bucha (“Ms Marvel”), Tamzin Outhwaite (“The Tower”), Jon Pointing (“Big Boys”) and Phoebe Licorish in her screen debut.
The story is set in 1954 England. On a train to London, Fitzwilliam (Jonsson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Wilton), who tells him that a killer is on the loose in the sleepy English village of Wychwood under Ashe. The villagers believe the deaths are accidents, but Miss Pinkerton knows otherwise — and when she’s later found dead on her way to Scotland Yard, Fitzwilliam...
- 7/10/2023
- by K.J. Yossman and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Industry and Rye Lane star David Jonsson, Lord of the Rings lead Morfydd Clark and Downton Abbey‘s Penelope Wilton are among the cast of BBC and Britbox International’s latest Agatha Christie adaptation, Murder is Easy.
Filming is now underway in Scotland, with Jonsson playing lead character Fitzwilliam. On a train in 1954 England, he meets Miss Pinkerton (Wilton), who tells him a killer is on the loose in the sleepy village of Wychwood under Ashe. Though the locals believes the deaths are accidents, Miss Pinkerton knows better and is soon found dead on her way to Scotland Yard. Fitzwilliams is convinced he has to find the killer before they strike again.
Clark will play Bridget, Sinead Matthews (Hullraisers, The Crown) is Miss Waynflete, Tom Riley (The Nevers, Ill Behaviour) is Lord Whitfield, Douglas Henshall (Shetland, In Plain Sight) plays Major Horton, Mathew Baynton (Ghosts, Wonka) portrays Dr Thomas, Mark Bonnar (World on Fire,...
Filming is now underway in Scotland, with Jonsson playing lead character Fitzwilliam. On a train in 1954 England, he meets Miss Pinkerton (Wilton), who tells him a killer is on the loose in the sleepy village of Wychwood under Ashe. Though the locals believes the deaths are accidents, Miss Pinkerton knows better and is soon found dead on her way to Scotland Yard. Fitzwilliams is convinced he has to find the killer before they strike again.
Clark will play Bridget, Sinead Matthews (Hullraisers, The Crown) is Miss Waynflete, Tom Riley (The Nevers, Ill Behaviour) is Lord Whitfield, Douglas Henshall (Shetland, In Plain Sight) plays Major Horton, Mathew Baynton (Ghosts, Wonka) portrays Dr Thomas, Mark Bonnar (World on Fire,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that it is inviting 397 artists and executives to join the Oscar organizer’s membership ranks. The prospective 2022 class includes 71 Oscar nominees and 15 winners, with 44 of the invitees women, and 37 of the group belongs to underrepresented communities.
See the full list below.
Among this year’s Oscar winners on the list are Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur, and Kotsur’s Coda writer-director Siân Heder, who has been invited into both the Directors and Writers branches. Among those invited into multiple branches, the new member must pick one. There are a total of 17 AMPAS branches, along with 25 who today received members-at-large invitations.
Others on the list include this year’s Oscar Original Song winners Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O’Connell; actors Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Jesse Buckley, Michael Greyeyes, Olga Merediz, Jesse Plemons, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Anya Taylor-Joy; writers Zach Baylin,...
See the full list below.
Among this year’s Oscar winners on the list are Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur, and Kotsur’s Coda writer-director Siân Heder, who has been invited into both the Directors and Writers branches. Among those invited into multiple branches, the new member must pick one. There are a total of 17 AMPAS branches, along with 25 who today received members-at-large invitations.
Others on the list include this year’s Oscar Original Song winners Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O’Connell; actors Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Jesse Buckley, Michael Greyeyes, Olga Merediz, Jesse Plemons, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Anya Taylor-Joy; writers Zach Baylin,...
- 6/28/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Academy Invites 397 New Members, Including Billie Eilish, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jamie Dornan, Dana Walden
Anya Taylor-Joy, Billie Eilish, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Disney exec Dana Walden are among the 397 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. If all of this year’s invitees accept membership, it will bring the total number of Academy members to 10,665, with 9,665 eligible to vote for the 95th Oscars set to take place on March 12, 2023.
The 2022 class is 44 women, 37 belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50 are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States. There are 71 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners, among the invitees. Some of the big names invited are recent winners Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) and Troy Kotsur (“Coda”), and nominees Jessie Buckley (“The Lost Daughter”), Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”). Also invited are a slew of global artists and artisans such as actors Robin de Jesús, Olga Merediz...
The 2022 class is 44 women, 37 belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50 are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States. There are 71 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners, among the invitees. Some of the big names invited are recent winners Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) and Troy Kotsur (“Coda”), and nominees Jessie Buckley (“The Lost Daughter”), Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”). Also invited are a slew of global artists and artisans such as actors Robin de Jesús, Olga Merediz...
- 6/28/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are Britain’s answer to Dr. Seuss.
Ever since publishing “The Gruffalo” — written by Donaldson and illustrated by Scheffler — in 1999, the duo have delighted millions of children with their stories of robber rats, wandering whales and fantastical fish.
In 2009, U.K. production company Magic Light Pictures turned “The Gruffalo,” about a little mouse who ventures into a deep, dark wood, into a 30-minute animated special voiced by James Corden and Helena Bonham Carter. It turned out to be the first of nine animated adaptations of Donaldson and Scheffler’s works.
(Magic Light also manage licensing for the books and films. In Britain alone, the Donaldson/Scheffler empire includes theme park rides, exhibitions, toys and educational materials. “It’s quite frightening,” says Scheffler of what he calls “Gruffalo madness.”)
Their latest holiday special, which airs in the U.K. on Christmas Day and will be rolled...
Ever since publishing “The Gruffalo” — written by Donaldson and illustrated by Scheffler — in 1999, the duo have delighted millions of children with their stories of robber rats, wandering whales and fantastical fish.
In 2009, U.K. production company Magic Light Pictures turned “The Gruffalo,” about a little mouse who ventures into a deep, dark wood, into a 30-minute animated special voiced by James Corden and Helena Bonham Carter. It turned out to be the first of nine animated adaptations of Donaldson and Scheffler’s works.
(Magic Light also manage licensing for the books and films. In Britain alone, the Donaldson/Scheffler empire includes theme park rides, exhibitions, toys and educational materials. “It’s quite frightening,” says Scheffler of what he calls “Gruffalo madness.”)
Their latest holiday special, which airs in the U.K. on Christmas Day and will be rolled...
- 12/21/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
“The Serpent”New, eight-part drama series “The Serpent” is a BBC original drama written by Richard Warlow (“Ripper Street”) and based on the phenomenal true story of how Charles Sobhraj, one of the most elusive criminals of the 20th century, was caught and brought to trial. The series follows a junior diplomat from the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok as he unwittingly walks into the web of crime that leads him to chase down the murderer in the twilight years of the Asian Hippie Trail. The series will be directed by Tom Shankland (“The Missing”) and produced by Mammoth Screen (“Poldark”) for BBC One. Casting director Robert Sterne is attached. “The Serpent” begins filming in mid-April 2019. “The Singapore Grip”Back in July, we reported that ITV will host new drama “The Singapore Grip,” adapted from the Jg Farrell novel by “Atonement” and “Dangerous Liaisons” screenwriter Christopher Hampton. Set in the Second World War,...
- 9/10/2018
- backstage.com
Greenlit means a project is officially a go, so all you have to do is follow these leads to stay up to date. You never know where you’ll find an opportunity to land an audition! “Eternal Beauty” After bagging stars Sally Hawkins, Alice Lowe, and David Thewlis, Craig Roberts’ upcoming feature “Eternal Beauty” has now brought on casting director Karen Lindsay-Stewart to complete the ensemble. Hawkins plays June, a rejected former model who has spiraled into a chaotic episode of schizophrenia lasting 20 years. Things change when she begins a darkly comic romance with Mike (Thewlis), a failed musician and fellow lost soul. Production begins in June on location in Wales. “Rare Beasts”Actor Billie Piper announced she is writing, directing, and starring in her first feature called “Rare Beasts.” The “anti–rom-com” sees Piper as a career-driven single mother who falls in love with a charming, traditionalist man. Produced by Vaughan Sivell,...
- 5/21/2018
- backstage.com
Greenlit means a project is officially a go, so all you have to do is follow these leads to stay up to date. You never know where you’ll find an opportunity to land an audition! “Noughts and Crosses”The BBC’s epic adaptation of “Noughts and Crosses,” Malorie Blackman’s alternative history novel, is shooting in October. The coming of age story follows childhood friends Sephy and Callum. Sephy is a member of the black ruling class whilst Callum belongs to the white underclass and the pair are not allowed to fall in love. Directed by Kibwe Tavares, the project was first announced back in 2016 but is only just gathering pace. Susie Parriss casting is attached to cast. “The ABC Murders”Agatha Christie adaptation “The ABC Murders” starts shooting in June. It follows Poirot as he races against time to solve a series of murders in the 1930s. It...
- 4/23/2018
- backstage.com
Screenwriter Sergio G. Sánchez makes the leap to feature film director with Marrowbone, a gorgeously crafted supernatural drama centered on a group of siblings who must contend with an unseen force that tortures them endlessly while they live tucked away from the world at their deceased mother’s family estate. The Marrowbone clan experience moments of happiness—especially when they befriend a lovely librarian named Allie (Anya Taylor-Joy)—but there are dark forces at play that threaten the bonds of their familial unit, and they must all band together to survive.
Daily Dead recently spoke with Sánchez about his big screen debut, and he discussed the timeless stories that have inspired him as a filmmaker, putting together the extremely talented ensemble of Marrowbone, finding the timeless locale of the film, and much more.
Marrowbone hits limited theaters and various digital platforms on Friday, April 13th, courtesy of Magnet Releasing.
Great to speak with you today,...
Daily Dead recently spoke with Sánchez about his big screen debut, and he discussed the timeless stories that have inspired him as a filmmaker, putting together the extremely talented ensemble of Marrowbone, finding the timeless locale of the film, and much more.
Marrowbone hits limited theaters and various digital platforms on Friday, April 13th, courtesy of Magnet Releasing.
Great to speak with you today,...
- 4/11/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Greenlit means a project is officially a go, so all you have to do is follow these leads to stay up to date. You never know where you’ll find an opportunity to land an audition! Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis ProjectThe as yet untitled Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis project, potentially using the music of The Beatles, potentially starring Himesh Patel, and definitely starring Lily James is gearing up to shoot in April. The project now has casting director Gail Stevens on board. “The Secret Garden”The new adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Secret Garden” is shooting in May on location. Written by Jack Thorne, it will be directed by Marc Munden. The casting director is Karen Lindsay-Stewart. “Bad Move”“Bad Move,” the comedy series starring Jack Dee and Kerry Godliman, is shooting a second season in Yorkshire this summer with casting director Catherine Willis attached. “Men in Black...
- 4/2/2018
- backstage.com
Greenlit means a project is officially a go, so all you have to do is follow these leads to stay up to date. You never know where you’ll find an opportunity to land an audition! “Banking on Mr. Toad”“Banking on Mr Toad,” the biopic of “The Wind in the Willows” author Kenneth Grahame, has started pre-production. The film is directed by Luis Mandoki, stars Toby Kebbell (“War for The Planet of the Apes,” “Dead Man’s Shoes”) and is being cast by Celestia Fox. “The Secret Garden”Jack Thorne’s new big screen adaptation of the beloved children’s book “The Secret Garden” has just added their casting director, Karen Lindsay-Stewart. “The Little Drummer Girl”“The Little Drummer Girl,” the BBC’s new John le Carre adaptation starring Florence Pugh, has brought casting director Jina Jay onboard and will shoot early next year. “Luther”The fifth series of “Luther,...
- 11/24/2017
- backstage.com
BAFTA has announced the nominees for the 2014 EE Rising Star Award, which consists of actors and actresses who have "demonstrated exceptional talent" and are "destined to be bright stars in the future of cinema." This year’s nominees are: Dane DeHaan ("Kill Your Darlings"), George MacKay ("How I Live Now"), Lupita Nyong'o ("12 Years a Slave"), Will Poulter ("We're The Millers") and Léa Seydoux ("Blue Is The Warmest Color"). Notably the much more established Seydoux was chosen over her "Blue" co-star Adèle Exarchopoulos. Previous honorees have included James McAvoy, Eva Green, Shia Labeouf, Noel Clarke, Kristen Stewart, Tom Hardy, Adam Deacon and Juno Temple. Nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards will be announced on Wednesday. The nominees were selected by the Ee Rising Star Award jury, made up of the following film industry figures: Mark Kermode, Kirk Jones, Peter Czernin, Charles Gant, Chris Hewitt, Priya Elan, Martin Robinson, Gemma Arterton,...
- 1/6/2014
- by Peter Knegt
- Indiewire
Commercials veterans Jason Underhill and Rory Shaw have launched film production and development company Films of London.
The company plans to shoot the first two films of its seven-picture slate in 2014. Those films are Andy de Emmony’s Glorious Summer, a comedy about a weekend at a music festival that goes awry; and Tooth & Claw, a horror film about an airport heist that unravels; the director for the latter £1.5m project will be announced soon.
The outfit plans to focus on features and documentaries budgeted at £500,000 to £2m. The slate will also include £1m London-set noir thriller South of The River, about a law firm who hires a lowly detective to find a missing woman; Drugs 2.0 adapted from Mike Power’s book about modern drugtaking; Swansong, about a care home for elderly former Hollywood stars; and darts champion Jocky Wilson story Jocky.
Nfts alumnus Underhill previously established TV commercials production company P for Production.
Shaw, who will...
The company plans to shoot the first two films of its seven-picture slate in 2014. Those films are Andy de Emmony’s Glorious Summer, a comedy about a weekend at a music festival that goes awry; and Tooth & Claw, a horror film about an airport heist that unravels; the director for the latter £1.5m project will be announced soon.
The outfit plans to focus on features and documentaries budgeted at £500,000 to £2m. The slate will also include £1m London-set noir thriller South of The River, about a law firm who hires a lowly detective to find a missing woman; Drugs 2.0 adapted from Mike Power’s book about modern drugtaking; Swansong, about a care home for elderly former Hollywood stars; and darts champion Jocky Wilson story Jocky.
Nfts alumnus Underhill previously established TV commercials production company P for Production.
Shaw, who will...
- 11/26/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Commercials veterans Jason Underhill and Rory Shaw have launched film production and development company Films of London.
The company plans to shoot the first two films of its seven-picture slate in 2014. Those films are Andy de Emmony’s Glorious Summer, a comedy about a weekend at a music festival that goes awry; and Tooth & Claw, a horror film about an airport heist that unravels; the director for the latter £1.5m project will be announced soon.
The outfit plans to focus on features and documentaries budgeted at £500,000 to £2m. The slate will also include £1m London-set noir thriller South of The River, about a law firm who hires a lowly detective to find a missing woman; Drugs 2.0 adapted from Mike Power’s book about modern drugtaking; Swansong, about a care home for elderly former Hollywood stars; and darts champion Jocky Wilson story Jocky.
Nfts alumnus Underhill previously established TV commercials production company P for Production.
Shaw, who will...
The company plans to shoot the first two films of its seven-picture slate in 2014. Those films are Andy de Emmony’s Glorious Summer, a comedy about a weekend at a music festival that goes awry; and Tooth & Claw, a horror film about an airport heist that unravels; the director for the latter £1.5m project will be announced soon.
The outfit plans to focus on features and documentaries budgeted at £500,000 to £2m. The slate will also include £1m London-set noir thriller South of The River, about a law firm who hires a lowly detective to find a missing woman; Drugs 2.0 adapted from Mike Power’s book about modern drugtaking; Swansong, about a care home for elderly former Hollywood stars; and darts champion Jocky Wilson story Jocky.
Nfts alumnus Underhill previously established TV commercials production company P for Production.
Shaw, who will...
- 11/26/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Gemma Arterton has been magnetic in films from Byzantium to The Disappearance Of Alice Creed, survived the Bond girl thing, is the new Gemma Bovery and she scrubs up better than Alfred Molina in Lego. She'll soon be lending a critical eye to a new generation of acting talent as a judge of 2014's Ee BAFTA Rising Star Award."I’m honoured to be part of this year's Ee Rising Star Award jury," Arterton enthused. "I know industry support and recognition is crucial for success when you are starting out."Arterton joins a panel of film folk that includes Harry Potter casting director Karen Lindsay-Stewart, In Bruges producer Peter Czernin, director Kirk Smith (Nanny McPhee) and our very own Chris Hewitt. Together, they will whittle down the worthy candidates into a shortlist that's announced on January 6 and put to you, the viewing public, to vote on.As a talent-spotting contest goes,...
- 11/6/2013
- EmpireOnline
Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones are a part of a new BAFTA jury on the search for fresh British talent in film, television and gaming.
The pair joined a list of industry experts across all three sectors on Wednesday (September 4) to consider nominations for the first BAFTA Breakthrough Brits.
This is England director Shane Meadows, producer Hilary Bevan Jones and game developer Miles Jacobson were also among the 21 jurors on the panel.
The group agreed to a list of talented newcomers, who will be announced on September 25 and later celebrated at a showcase event on October 21.
BAFTA's newest initiative in partnership with Burberry aims to celebrate and support the UK's future stars of film, television and games.
Those selected by the jury will be invited to a day of networking sessions and inspirational talks from leading industry figures, as well as mentoring and guidance sessions to help them progress with their careers.
The pair joined a list of industry experts across all three sectors on Wednesday (September 4) to consider nominations for the first BAFTA Breakthrough Brits.
This is England director Shane Meadows, producer Hilary Bevan Jones and game developer Miles Jacobson were also among the 21 jurors on the panel.
The group agreed to a list of talented newcomers, who will be announced on September 25 and later celebrated at a showcase event on October 21.
BAFTA's newest initiative in partnership with Burberry aims to celebrate and support the UK's future stars of film, television and games.
Those selected by the jury will be invited to a day of networking sessions and inspirational talks from leading industry figures, as well as mentoring and guidance sessions to help them progress with their careers.
- 9/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Chicago – Too many critics have casually dismissed Richard Ayoade’s directorial debut, “Submarine,” as a mere Wes Anderson imitation. Yes, the picture is chockfull of arty hipster posturing: chapter breaks, deadpan cutaway gags and hapless adults viewed by a sullen 15-year-old protagonist forever cloaked in a large black toggle coat. He’s like Bud Cort fused with the hyper-articulate eccentricity of Max Fischer.
Okay, so perhaps “Submarine” is a touch too precious for its own good. Yet for all of its self-conscious pretensions, there’s a tangible and poignant depth to this color-coded coming-of-age tale. Like Max Winkler’s marvelous Anderson-inspired comedy, “Ceremony,” Ayoade’s film employs familiar motifs to construct an overarching vision that is entirely its own. The picture’s cool surface is reflective of the characters themselves, who are adept at keeping their emotions comfortably submerged.
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
Craig Roberts has the sort of blank yet oddly...
Okay, so perhaps “Submarine” is a touch too precious for its own good. Yet for all of its self-conscious pretensions, there’s a tangible and poignant depth to this color-coded coming-of-age tale. Like Max Winkler’s marvelous Anderson-inspired comedy, “Ceremony,” Ayoade’s film employs familiar motifs to construct an overarching vision that is entirely its own. The picture’s cool surface is reflective of the characters themselves, who are adept at keeping their emotions comfortably submerged.
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
Craig Roberts has the sort of blank yet oddly...
- 10/19/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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