BRING THEM DOWN wins U.S festival award

BRING THEM DOWN wins U.S festival award

BRING THEM DOWN wins U.S festival award

SALTBURN star Barry Keoghan’s new thriller BRING THEM DOWN has won Best Picture in the main competition at the Texas film festival Fantastic Fest. The dark Irish drama, which also stars Christopher Abbott, Colm Meany, Nora-Jane Noone and more, is described in the official program as “beautifully crafted and assured character piece.” The film is co-produced by the Dublin-based company Tailored Films. Speaking of the win, co-founder Ruth Treacy told RTÉ Entertainment: “We are over the moon with this win. It’s amazing to see Irish cinema, particularly a film with a lot of Irish language in it, celebrated on such a big stage.”

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BRING THEM DOWN review

BRING THEM DOWN review

BRING THEM DOWN review

BRING THEM DOWN initially tells its story through the perspective of Michael. Weighed down by internal conflicts, he traverses the Irish countryside almost invisibly. His brooding aggression and minimal dialogue hook you into his world. Michael’s silent fury is far more fascinating and impactful than the noise of his neighboring threats. He has a muted but threatening approach to how events escalate, and his pursuit for revenge lays the foundation for a revelatory second act.

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Keoghan joins PEAKY BLINDERS movie

Barry Keoghan for PEAKY BLINDERS


Barry Keoghan

SALTBURN star Barry Keoghan has joined the cast of the upcoming PEAKY BLINDERS film with Cillian Murphy, Netflix has confirmed. The Oscar-nominated actor who is also known for his roles in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN and LOVE/HATE will feature opposite star Murphy and Rebecca Ferguson in the Tom Harper-directed film. The BBC drama ran for six series, from 2013 to 2022, and the Peaky Blinders film was green-lighted by Netflix in June. Cork actor and Oscar winner Murphy is returning to his iconic role of Tommy Shelby. 

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Beatles biopic lands Irish talent

Barry Keoghan

Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes will bring The Beatles to life in a new format with Irish actors Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan lined up for major roles. Mescal, fresh from his Oscar-nominated performance in AFTERSUN, is cast as Paul McCartney. Barry Keoghan, another Oscar nominee known for his role in THE BANSHEES OF INSIHERIN, will take on the character of Ringo Starr. 

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Barry Keoghan in BIRD

Barry Keoghan

BIRD, starring SALTBURN star Barry Keoghan, has debuted at Cannes In Competition and chronicles a young girl from two very broken squats in northern Kent who must find her way to survive emotionally. Bug (Keoghan) suddenly declares notice that he’s getting married and introduces a new toddler daughter-to-be, his bride, and a purple glittery leopard skin bridesmaid two-piece outfit in hand for Bailey to wear to his wedding in just a matter of days or weeks. 

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Barry Keoghan in AMO SADDAM

Barry Keoghan

SALTBURN star Barry Keoghan will star in AMO SADDAM, with filming set to start in September. The plot of the movie unfolds over a period of six months leading up to Saddam Hussein’s execution, focusing on the evolving relationship between an American soldier (Keoghan) and the former dictator. Keoghan’s recent roles include Lt. Curtis Biddick in Apple TV+’s MASTERS OF THE AIR and Jonny in Netflix’s TOP BOY

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Keoghan returns as The Joker in THE BATMAN 2

Barry Keoghan

Academy Award nominee (BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, SALTBURN) Barry Keoghan returns as The Joker in THE BATMAN 2. Keoghan has previously revealed that he has everything mapped out and ready to go for when he receives the call to return as The Joker in the much-anticipated sequel. Speaking with The New York Times, Keoghan revealed that he has already conceived of a backstory for his version of the Clown Prince of Crime, which he hopes will be something “fresh and unique” for audiences.

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MASTERS OF THE AIR on Apple TV+

Barry Keoghan

SALTBURN‘s Barry Keoghan stars in the upcoming MASTERS OF THE AIR, on Apple TV+ Jan 26. The latest installment in the BAND OF BROTHERS war drama, the series is based on the book Masters Of The Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany by Donald L. Miller and tells the story of the US Army’s elite Eighth Air Force of the United States Army, who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep by bombing Berlin, Hanover, Leipzig and Dresden, destroying enemy targets like rail facilities and oil refineries, while also being expected to engage in air-to-air fighter combat at 25,000ft.

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