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Niamh Algar in MALPRACTICE

Niamh Algar

RAISED BY WOLVES actress Niamh Algar leads the cast of MALPRACTICE as battle-hardened doctor Lucinda Edwards, who finds herself at the centre of an investigation after a nightmare shift ends with an opioid overdose for Edith Owusu. Niamh Algar said she was “thrilled” to be leading the ITV medical thriller. “I was blown away by Grace Ofori-Attah’s script and the team attached in creating MALPRACTICE,” said Algar. “I’m a huge fan of Phil Barantini’s work, his movie Boiling Point is an astonishing piece of work and I’m so excited to see how he approaches Malpractice. “I’m absolutely over the moon that we are working together on this special series.”

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Eve Hewson in THE PERFECT COUPLE

Eve Hewson

Eve Hewson is in talks to star in the upcoming Netflix Limited Series THE PERFECT COUPLE. The rising star has also thus far been seen in features including TESLA, ROBIN HOOD, BRIDGE OF SPIES and THIS MUST BE THE PLACE. She starred in the Emmy-winning Cinemax series THE KNICK and has also been seen on such series as BBC One/Starz’s THE LUMINARIES, Netflix’s BEHIND HER EYES and Apple TV+’s BAD SISTERS.

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McSweeney in REDEMPTION

Deer Girls

DERRY GIRLS alum Siobhán McSweeney will star in REDEMPTION. Featuring a stellar cast that includes a few familiar faces, the six-part crime drama follows Liverpool-based DI Colette Cunningham after she learns that her estranged daughter Kate has taken her own life. Famed for her hilarious portrayal of Sister Michael in the hit comedy series, Siobhán has also become well known for hosting Channel 4’s reality competition, THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN.

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MARLOWE now streaming

Liam Neeson

You can now watch Liam Neeson in MARLOWE from home. Based on John Banville’s novel “The Black-Eyed Blonde,” the neo-noir crime thriller follows Raymond Chandler’s iconic detective Philip Marlowe (Neeson), who is hired to find heiress Clare Cavendish’s (Diane Kruger) missing former lover. In his 100th career film, Neeson reunites with his “Michael Collins” director, Neil Jordan.

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Keoghan Cast In GLADIATOR 2

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan has been cast as Emperor Geta in GLADIATOR 2, and that he will be the film’s main antagonist. According to sources, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN star has joined the cast of GLADIATOR 2 as the sequel’s main villain. Keoghan will portray a fictionalized version of real-life Roman Emperor Geta, called Publius Septimius Geta, who governed Rome from 209 to 211. Deadline reported in January that Paul Mescal, who garnered his first Oscar nomination this year, will portray the sequel’s hero. 

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Negga in PRESUMED INNOCENT

Ruth Negga

Deadline is reporting that Ruth Negga is set to star in the limited series PRESUMED INNOCENT, joining Jake Gyllenhaal. Negga will portray Barbara Sabich, an “artist, gallerist, mother and wife.” Barbara is personally affected by the case as her husband, Rusty, was the person accused and the victim is Rusty’s mistress. Now, Barbara must deal with the massively publicized trial while dealing with a broken heart and trying to protect her family.

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KIN Season 2

Kin RTE

The second season of the popular crime drama series is on the way later this month on RTÉ One. The returning cast for season two includes Charlie Cox as Michael, as Amanda, Aidan Gillen as Frank, Sam Keeley as Viking, Emmett J. Scanlan as Jimmy, Maria Doyle Kennedy as Birdy, and Yasmin Seky as Nikita. Ciarán Hinds as rival gang leader Eamon Cunningham will naturally not be back, for reasons that will be clear to those who’ve watched the debut season.

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THE QUIET GIRL now in NA theatres

The Quiet Girl

At this year’s Academy Awards, THE QUIET GIRL stands on the verge of making history, potentially becoming the first ever Irish language film to bag an Oscar. Based on Booker-prize nominated author Claire Keegan’s novella FOSTER, the Irish adaption explores how Cait is sent from her family in rural Ireland to stay with relations in Ring, County Waterford, an Irish-speaking area, in 1981.

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