Tag: Eddie Redmayne

  • Lashana Lynch joined Eddie Redmayne in ‘Day of the Jackal’ series 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

  • Lashana Lynch joins Eddie Redmayne in ‘Day of the Jackal’ series 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

  • ‘I am known for being bad with props’: The Good Nurse actor Eddie Redmayne

    Express News Service

    The Good Nurse is based on a true story. Had you heard about it before this project?I knew nothing until I read the script, which I found utterly fascinating as well as horrifying. For a true crime story, it also felt astonishingly human and a great character piece. This is the story of a terrible crime and the extraordinary, heroic woman who stopped it in a way the system somehow couldn’t.

    How did you approach playing Charles Cullen?It was about trying to answer the question of why he did what he did. We were lucky to have the real Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain’s character) who told us about her relationship with Charles. We also had the brilliant biography, The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder, by Charlie Graeber, which gives an insight into how this guy was staggeringly damaged.

    I was shocked that someone whose backstory was as extreme as his, had ever been allowed near people at their most vulnerable in hospitals. The reason it happened though was because he was alsoa seemingly empathetic, kind and self-deprecating man.

    How did meeting the real Amy help in your portrayal of Charles?It was Covid when we started filming, so I only met Amy via Zoom. We had long conversations and it was really important to Amy to reaffirm that this guy was genuinely kind. She only ever met the murderer twice and it was like he was a different human being. That was a massive insight into playing Charles, especially in those early scenes. Their friendship was real.

    You are close friends with Chastain. What was it like to finally work with her?Wonderful, which was a relief, because you always hope it’s going to be glorious, but friends can be different in the workplace. With Jessica, it was everything I had hoped for and more. She’s a wonderful human being, extraordinarily hardworking, funny and a great mum. Our kids are all similar ages, so we hung out a lot.

    Both you and Chastain went through basic nursing training for the film. Do you think you would now cope better in a medical situation?I would be useless. I’m a shockingly bad nurse (laughs). We went to nursing school for two weeks and had an amazing guy named Joe teach us, but I was terrible. It was like regressing to being an 18-year-old again. I was biting my pen and leaning back on my chair. Jess was amazing. She has a brilliant mind.

    Is it true that you had some tricky moments on set with the medical equipment you had to look proficient with?I did. I had to do a lot of putting in IV tubes and pulling off medical things in the movie, but I am known for being bad with props generally. I am a nightmare. I would have to come on sets really early in the morning with this medical dummy and Tobias (Lindholm, the director) would find me there trying to do things without being self-conscious.

    How do you compare playing someone like Charles opposed to a fictional character?I feel a ferocious responsibility with every part I play. But, yes, in this case there was the responsibility of this being a true story. It was important to us that this is not the glorification of a serial killer and that it doesn’t have the salacious quality that sometimes true crime films have. This film is about how violence can be confronted with compassion.

    You have worked with many talented directors. Have you ever considered directing?I do try to learn from the directors, but so far I’ve not found the right thing. I might never find the right thing, that’s the fear.––Asia Features

    The Good Nurse is based on a true story. Had you heard about it before this project?
    I knew nothing until I read the script, which I found utterly fascinating as well as horrifying. For a true crime story, it also felt astonishingly human and a great character piece. This is the story of a terrible crime and the extraordinary, heroic woman who stopped it in a way the system somehow couldn’t.

    How did you approach playing Charles Cullen?
    It was about trying to answer the question of why he did what he did. We were lucky to have the real Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain’s character) who told us about her relationship with Charles. We also had the brilliant biography, The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder, by Charlie Graeber, which gives an insight into how this guy was staggeringly damaged.

    I was shocked that someone whose backstory was as extreme as his, had ever been allowed near people at their most vulnerable in hospitals. The reason it happened though was because he was also
    a seemingly empathetic, kind and self-deprecating man.

    How did meeting the real Amy help in your portrayal of Charles?
    It was Covid when we started filming, so I only met Amy via Zoom. We had long conversations and it was really important to Amy to reaffirm that this guy was genuinely kind. She only ever met the murderer twice and it was like he was a different human being. That was a massive insight into playing Charles, especially in those early scenes. Their friendship was real.

    You are close friends with Chastain. What was it like to finally work with her?
    Wonderful, which was a relief, because you always hope it’s going to be glorious, but friends can be different in the workplace. With Jessica, it was everything I had hoped for and more. She’s a wonderful human being, extraordinarily hardworking, funny and a great mum. Our kids are all similar ages, so we hung out a lot.

    Both you and Chastain went through basic nursing training for the film. Do you think you would now cope better in a medical situation?
    I would be useless. I’m a shockingly bad nurse (laughs). We went to nursing school for two weeks and had an amazing guy named Joe teach us, but I was terrible. It was like regressing to being an 18-year-old again. I was biting my pen and leaning back on my chair. Jess was amazing. She has a brilliant mind.

    Is it true that you had some tricky moments on set with the medical equipment you had to look proficient with?
    I did. I had to do a lot of putting in IV tubes and pulling off medical things in the movie, but I am known for being bad with props generally. I am a nightmare. I would have to come on sets really early in the morning with this medical dummy and Tobias (Lindholm, the director) would find me there trying to do things without being self-conscious.

    How do you compare playing someone like Charles opposed to a fictional character?
    I feel a ferocious responsibility with every part I play. But, yes, in this case there was the responsibility of this being a true story. It was important to us that this is not the glorification of a serial killer and that it doesn’t have the salacious quality that sometimes true crime films have. This film is about how violence can be confronted with compassion.

    You have worked with many talented directors. Have you ever considered directing?
    I do try to learn from the directors, but so far I’ve not found the right thing. I might never find the right thing, that’s the fear.––Asia Features

  • Eddie Redmayne says his trans role in ‘The Danish Girl’ was a mistake

    By PTI

    LONDON: British star Eddie Redmayne says playing a trans character in the 2015 film “The Danish Girl” was a mistake.

    Redmayne, who played transgender artist Lili Elbe in the film, said he wouldn’t take that job if it was offered to him now. The role won him a Best Actor nomination.

    There was some controversy over Redmayne’s casting in the film as critics felt the role should have been portrayed by a trans actress.

    And “The Theory of Everything” star agrees.

    “No, I wouldn’t take it on now. I made that film with the best intentions, but I think it was a mistake.”

    “The bigger discussion about the frustrations around casting is because many people don’t have a chair at the table. There must be a leveling, otherwise we are going to carry on having these debates,” the actor told the Sunday Times when asked whether he would play the role again if he were offered it now.

    The Oscar-winning actor currently stars in a new production of “Cabaret” at London’s Playhouse Theatre.

  • Russo brothers to produce Eddie Redmayne’s next?

    By Express News Service
    It’s speculated that actor Eddie Redmayne will star in a film on British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica that will be bankrolled by Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo. According to Collider, Redmayne will play Christopher Wylie, a Canadian data consultant and Cambridge Analytica whistleblower. The script is written by Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly is reportedly in talks to direct the film. 

    Christopher Wylie released documents in 2018 that revealed how Cambridge Analytica possesses the personal information of up to 87 million Facebook users in order to create targeted digital ad campaigns.  Last seen in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, Redmayne will soon return as Newt in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3, followed by The Good Nurse, in which he plays a serial killer.