Phoebe Dynevor doesn’t think it’s a golden age for young actresses.
In an interview with The London Evening Standard, the star of Netflix’s Bridgerton and Fair Play claimed that all of the best screen roles are being written for older women and men.
Dynevor, who is nominated for the rising star prize at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards, made clear she was happy for older actresses, but said she would like to get into production to create the “material that I feel is missing.”
She told the Standard that she “probably shouldn’t” be voicing her views about a lack of roles for young women, but felt compelled to speak out despite having read some “great scripts” recently.
“There is still, like, not that many parts going,” Dynevor said. “There is such a space for male actors… there are so many of them. And they’re all great.
In an interview with The London Evening Standard, the star of Netflix’s Bridgerton and Fair Play claimed that all of the best screen roles are being written for older women and men.
Dynevor, who is nominated for the rising star prize at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards, made clear she was happy for older actresses, but said she would like to get into production to create the “material that I feel is missing.”
She told the Standard that she “probably shouldn’t” be voicing her views about a lack of roles for young women, but felt compelled to speak out despite having read some “great scripts” recently.
“There is still, like, not that many parts going,” Dynevor said. “There is such a space for male actors… there are so many of them. And they’re all great.
- 2/7/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Acorn/Sundance Acquire ‘The Drowning’
AMC Networks streamers Acorn TV and Sundance Now have swooped for the U.S. and Canadian rights to four-part identity thriller The Drowning. Produced by Noel Clarke and Jason Maza’s All3Media-backed Unstoppable Film & Television, the series will premiere on the streamers on May 6 after becoming a hit in the UK, where it premiered to 2.8 million viewers on Channel 5. Starring Jill Halfpenny, Jonas Armstrong, and Rupert Penry-Jones, it follows Jodie, who is convinced that a teenage boy is her missing son. Sold by All3Media International, other deals include C More, Sky Network Television (New Zealand), and Hellenic Telecommunications (Greece). Dazzler Media has also secured DVD rights for UK and Eire. Written by Tim Dynevor, Francesca Brill, and Luke Watson, The Drowning is directed by Carolina Giammetta (Vera) and produced by Mary McCarthy. Executive producers are Clarke (Bulletproof), Maza (Bulletproof), Alexandra Stone,...
AMC Networks streamers Acorn TV and Sundance Now have swooped for the U.S. and Canadian rights to four-part identity thriller The Drowning. Produced by Noel Clarke and Jason Maza’s All3Media-backed Unstoppable Film & Television, the series will premiere on the streamers on May 6 after becoming a hit in the UK, where it premiered to 2.8 million viewers on Channel 5. Starring Jill Halfpenny, Jonas Armstrong, and Rupert Penry-Jones, it follows Jodie, who is convinced that a teenage boy is her missing son. Sold by All3Media International, other deals include C More, Sky Network Television (New Zealand), and Hellenic Telecommunications (Greece). Dazzler Media has also secured DVD rights for UK and Eire. Written by Tim Dynevor, Francesca Brill, and Luke Watson, The Drowning is directed by Carolina Giammetta (Vera) and produced by Mary McCarthy. Executive producers are Clarke (Bulletproof), Maza (Bulletproof), Alexandra Stone,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Jill Halfpenny, Jonas Armstrong and Rupert Penry-Jones are to star in an identity thriller for British broadcaster Channel 5 from Noel Clarke and Jason Maza’s Unstoppable Film & Television.
The Drowning is the latest drama order for the ViacomCBS network, which has been aggressively ramping up its scripted slate with shows including Cold Call and Penance.
The Drowning starts when Jodie, played by Liar’s Halfpenny, catches sight of Daniel, played by newcomer Cody Molko, a teenage boy, she is convinced she has found her missing son. Whether she is right or not, in that moment her spark of hope is ignited and she commits to a dangerous and transgressive path that will take her to the edge of reason. How far will she go? How far would any of us go to find a missing child?
Since losing her son eight years ago, Jodie has been rebuilding her life...
The Drowning is the latest drama order for the ViacomCBS network, which has been aggressively ramping up its scripted slate with shows including Cold Call and Penance.
The Drowning starts when Jodie, played by Liar’s Halfpenny, catches sight of Daniel, played by newcomer Cody Molko, a teenage boy, she is convinced she has found her missing son. Whether she is right or not, in that moment her spark of hope is ignited and she commits to a dangerous and transgressive path that will take her to the edge of reason. How far will she go? How far would any of us go to find a missing child?
Since losing her son eight years ago, Jodie has been rebuilding her life...
- 2/19/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Sally Whittaker realised she was ''strong'' after battling breast cancer. The 'Coronation Street' actress - who plays Sally Webster in the ITV1 soap - admits she always thought she was a ''vulnerable'' person until she survived the potentially fatal disease. She said: ''I always thought I was quite vulnerable but I have realised that I am strong. I do realise that I have such support from my husband, Tim. He's brilliant and I have a six year old and two older children, so wanting to lead as normal a family life as possible got me through.'' Sally - who married Tim Dynevor in 1995 ..
- 7/20/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Sally Whittaker is determined to beat cancer for the sake of her three children. The 'Coronation Street' actress - who was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after being told by producers her alter-ego Sally Webster would also be hit by the disease - admits she was devastated when she got the news but her husband Tim Dynevor and their three kids, Phoebe, 15, Sam, 13, and six-year-old Hattie, are helping her get through it. She said: ''We got into the car after leaving the hospital and I cried like I had never cried before. It was uncontrollable sobbing. I didn't want to ..
- 5/3/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
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