Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions today released the trailer for the critically acclaimed world premiere production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. With some of the groundbreaking theatrical special effects teased on film for the first time, the show has announced an extension into 2025 at the Phoenix Theatre.
Written by Kate Trefry and with direction by Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin, the production opened to rave reviews at the Phoenix Theatre on December 14, 2023.
The show, currently breaking box office records at Phoenix Theatre, where it is now booked until 16 February, has recently won several awards, including the Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play.
Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously,...
Written by Kate Trefry and with direction by Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin, the production opened to rave reviews at the Phoenix Theatre on December 14, 2023.
The show, currently breaking box office records at Phoenix Theatre, where it is now booked until 16 February, has recently won several awards, including the Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play.
Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Exclusive: Louis McCartney describes himself as “a West End baby” because before he was cast to play boyish-looking monster Henry Creel in the Stranger Things stage show The First Shadow, he’d never performed on stage in his life.
“They were coaching me how to speak properly, how to project my voice,” McCartney says of the countless recalls he endured during the auditioning process.
The key was: Could McCartney play “the sweet little by whose mum loved him” who also happens to be “a killer” who’s “psychiatric at heart.”
McCartney nails it all with one of the most breathtaking debut performances in the West End.
The show’s director, Stephen Daldry, remembers seeing McCartney out of the corner of his eye during an open casting call. The lad from Belfast was sitting quietly in a corner when Daldry remarked to casting director Jessica Ronane and dialect coach William Conacher,...
“They were coaching me how to speak properly, how to project my voice,” McCartney says of the countless recalls he endured during the auditioning process.
The key was: Could McCartney play “the sweet little by whose mum loved him” who also happens to be “a killer” who’s “psychiatric at heart.”
McCartney nails it all with one of the most breathtaking debut performances in the West End.
The show’s director, Stephen Daldry, remembers seeing McCartney out of the corner of his eye during an open casting call. The lad from Belfast was sitting quietly in a corner when Daldry remarked to casting director Jessica Ronane and dialect coach William Conacher,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
Barbie, Saltburn, Sex Education and Ted Lasso are among the U.K. Casting Directors’ Guild Awards nominees for the 2024 edition of its honors.
The list of nominees for the CDG Casting Awards, now in its sixth year, also includes the likes of The Crown, Andor, Slow Horses and All of Us Strangers.
Nominated productions premiered between Sept. 1, 2022 and Dec. 31, 2023 and have been selected by members of the guild. The Casting Directors’ Guild represents casting directors in the film, television, theater and commercials industries in the U.K. and Ireland.
“We are delighted to be celebrating the sixth edition of our CDG Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of our members,” said CDG co-chairs Jessica Ronane and Rebecca Wright.
Celebrating “the incredible work achieved by casting teams across film, television, theater and commercials, the awards will be held on Feb. 21 in London in partnership with global casting platform Spotlight.
Check out the full list of nominees below.
The list of nominees for the CDG Casting Awards, now in its sixth year, also includes the likes of The Crown, Andor, Slow Horses and All of Us Strangers.
Nominated productions premiered between Sept. 1, 2022 and Dec. 31, 2023 and have been selected by members of the guild. The Casting Directors’ Guild represents casting directors in the film, television, theater and commercials industries in the U.K. and Ireland.
“We are delighted to be celebrating the sixth edition of our CDG Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of our members,” said CDG co-chairs Jessica Ronane and Rebecca Wright.
Celebrating “the incredible work achieved by casting teams across film, television, theater and commercials, the awards will be held on Feb. 21 in London in partnership with global casting platform Spotlight.
Check out the full list of nominees below.
- 1/30/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Derry Girls star Louisa Harland have signed on to star in Ulster American, a new stage production from Irish playwright David Ireland (Cyprus Avenue) and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
Ulster American will run at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, with previews from December 4 and opening night on December 13.
The social satire follows three characters, an Oscar-winning American actor, an English director, and a Northern Irish playwright, who are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. Synopsis reads: Power dynamics, cultural identity, and the perils of being a woman in the entertainment industry; nothing is off limits in this pitch-black comedy.
Harrelson returns to the London stage for the first time in...
Ulster American will run at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, with previews from December 4 and opening night on December 13.
The social satire follows three characters, an Oscar-winning American actor, an English director, and a Northern Irish playwright, who are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. Synopsis reads: Power dynamics, cultural identity, and the perils of being a woman in the entertainment industry; nothing is off limits in this pitch-black comedy.
Harrelson returns to the London stage for the first time in...
- 10/3/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” announced its full cast Wednesday ahead of its worldwide opening live on stage at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End.
Playwright Kate Tefry’s stage production will take viewers back to Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959 before the events of “Stranger Things” Season 1 and any inkling of The Upside Down. Directed by Stephen Daldry with codirection from Justin Martin, the theatrical installment premieres Dec. 14.
“With rehearsals now underway, it’s a joy to discover the world of ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ with our ferociously talented cast and watch the alchemy amongst our entire company grow as we together explore this new play,” Daldry and Martin said in a statement. “They’re an extraordinarily gifted group of actors, and we can’t wait to share this origin story with audiences.”
Full cast of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” (Netflix)
Shane Attwooll will portray Chief Hopper,...
Playwright Kate Tefry’s stage production will take viewers back to Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959 before the events of “Stranger Things” Season 1 and any inkling of The Upside Down. Directed by Stephen Daldry with codirection from Justin Martin, the theatrical installment premieres Dec. 14.
“With rehearsals now underway, it’s a joy to discover the world of ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ with our ferociously talented cast and watch the alchemy amongst our entire company grow as we together explore this new play,” Daldry and Martin said in a statement. “They’re an extraordinarily gifted group of actors, and we can’t wait to share this origin story with audiences.”
Full cast of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” (Netflix)
Shane Attwooll will portray Chief Hopper,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Indian streaming major Disney+ Hotstar has put the wheels in motion on major new project Special Ops Universe, a multi-series spin-off format of its recent espionage thriller Special Ops. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the project will span numerous incarnations, including Special Ops season 1.5: The Himmat Story, which will tell the back story of Kay Kay Menon’s character Himmat Singh. Like Special Ops, the show will be shot across multiple international locations. “Within weeks of its launch, Special Ops emerged as one of the biggest shows of 2020,” said Sunil Rayan, President of Disney+ Hotstar. “We’re excited to venture in this nonlinear format of storytelling that brings alive an entire universe; where stories and different characters can simultaneously co-exist. The scale at which this is being conceived is enormous and speaks of our passion for creating world-class entertainment for our audiences.”
Leading Nordic distributor Nordisk Film has signed a...
Leading Nordic distributor Nordisk Film has signed a...
- 1/22/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
TV nominations include ‘Normal People’ and ‘Ted Lasso’.
Rose Glass’s psychological horror Saint Maud and Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield are among the nominations for the UK Casting Directors’ Guild awards.
The third edition of the CDG Casting Awards will take place online on February 21 and encompass film, TV, theatre and commercials.
In the independent film category, Kharmel Cochrane has been nominated for her casting of Saint Maud, which stars Morfydd Clark, who was named a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2016.
Further nominees include Isabella Odoffin for Blue Story, Shaheen Baig for Calm with Horses,...
Rose Glass’s psychological horror Saint Maud and Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield are among the nominations for the UK Casting Directors’ Guild awards.
The third edition of the CDG Casting Awards will take place online on February 21 and encompass film, TV, theatre and commercials.
In the independent film category, Kharmel Cochrane has been nominated for her casting of Saint Maud, which stars Morfydd Clark, who was named a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2016.
Further nominees include Isabella Odoffin for Blue Story, Shaheen Baig for Calm with Horses,...
- 12/17/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
MediaPro CEO
Spain’s Mediapro Group has upped Laura Fernández Espeso to the role of Chief Executive Officer at its Mediapro Studio, which produces and distributes content. She has been with the company for a decade and was previously Corporate and Television Director. In the new role she will direct the management and strategy of all the productions and production companies integrated under the Mediapro Studio umbrella. Recent films out of Mediapro include Woody Allen’s Rifkin’s Festival and Official Competition with Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas.
Dascham Thriller
Exclusive: Filmmaker Christian Nilsson and YouTuber Eric Tabach have partnered with production co Kamikaze Dogfight to finance Nilsson’s feature-length directorial debut Dashcam. Nilsson previously directed short film Unsubscribe, shot over Zoom, which gained prominence for topping the U.S. box office chart in June during lockdown despite only playing in one theater, grossing $25,000. The feature will star Tabach with Giorgia Whigham,...
Spain’s Mediapro Group has upped Laura Fernández Espeso to the role of Chief Executive Officer at its Mediapro Studio, which produces and distributes content. She has been with the company for a decade and was previously Corporate and Television Director. In the new role she will direct the management and strategy of all the productions and production companies integrated under the Mediapro Studio umbrella. Recent films out of Mediapro include Woody Allen’s Rifkin’s Festival and Official Competition with Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas.
Dascham Thriller
Exclusive: Filmmaker Christian Nilsson and YouTuber Eric Tabach have partnered with production co Kamikaze Dogfight to finance Nilsson’s feature-length directorial debut Dashcam. Nilsson previously directed short film Unsubscribe, shot over Zoom, which gained prominence for topping the U.S. box office chart in June during lockdown despite only playing in one theater, grossing $25,000. The feature will star Tabach with Giorgia Whigham,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman and Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO’s “Chernobyl,” Netflix’s “Sex Education” and indie film “Wild Rose” took top prizes at the U.K.’s second annual Cdg Casting Awards, held on Feb. 11 in London.
Meant to spotlight the full breadth of the profession, the Cdg Casting Awards feature competitive categories for theatre, television, film and commercials.
Divided into two categories, the television arm awarded prizes for both drama and comedy.
“Chernobyl” casting directors Nina Gold and Robert Sterne took home top honors for drama – a category that also included “Killing Eve,” “Black Earth Rising,” “Line of Duty 5,” “The Long Song” and “Years and Years.”
For comedy, “Sex Education” casting director Lauren Evans bested nominees for “Catastrophe,” “Stath Lets Flats,” “After Life,” “Ghosts” and “Brassic.”
The lone film prize went to “Wild Rose,” a musical dramedy about a would-be country singer in Glasgow. The prize went to Kahleen Crawford, who was named twice in this category,...
Meant to spotlight the full breadth of the profession, the Cdg Casting Awards feature competitive categories for theatre, television, film and commercials.
Divided into two categories, the television arm awarded prizes for both drama and comedy.
“Chernobyl” casting directors Nina Gold and Robert Sterne took home top honors for drama – a category that also included “Killing Eve,” “Black Earth Rising,” “Line of Duty 5,” “The Long Song” and “Years and Years.”
For comedy, “Sex Education” casting director Lauren Evans bested nominees for “Catastrophe,” “Stath Lets Flats,” “After Life,” “Ghosts” and “Brassic.”
The lone film prize went to “Wild Rose,” a musical dramedy about a would-be country singer in Glasgow. The prize went to Kahleen Crawford, who was named twice in this category,...
- 2/12/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
James Hunt Aug 4, 2017
It introduced John Boyega, features Jodie Whitaker, and it's a great invasion movie. We take a second look at Attack The Block...
In 2011, the writer and director Joe Cornish released his debut feature film, Attack The Block, in which aliens begin their invasion of Earth on a South London housing estate. With a cast of rising stars and a director as confident as they come, the movie quickly gained a cult following and has proven itself a wellspring of talent.
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But for whatever reason, the movie itself failed to catch fire commercially. It made back only half its budget at the box office despite near-universal critical acclaim. Den of Geek’s own Michael Leader gave it 4 stars, praising its visual flair and sense of invention.
It introduced John Boyega, features Jodie Whitaker, and it's a great invasion movie. We take a second look at Attack The Block...
In 2011, the writer and director Joe Cornish released his debut feature film, Attack The Block, in which aliens begin their invasion of Earth on a South London housing estate. With a cast of rising stars and a director as confident as they come, the movie quickly gained a cult following and has proven itself a wellspring of talent.
See related Game Of Thrones season 7 episode 4 review: The Spoils Of War Game Of Thrones season 7 episode 5 trailer Game Of Thrones season 7: episode 3 questions answered
But for whatever reason, the movie itself failed to catch fire commercially. It made back only half its budget at the box office despite near-universal critical acclaim. Den of Geek’s own Michael Leader gave it 4 stars, praising its visual flair and sense of invention.
- 7/18/2017
- Den of Geek
Director Joe Cornish hasn't directed a film since Attack The Block in 2011. He's finally developing a new film project and it's called The Kid Who Would Be King. I'm such a big fan of the alien invasion sci-fi film Attack The Block, which gave The Force Awakens star John Boyega his big break.
The Kid Who Would Be King is described as “a family fantasy action-adventure movie about a band of young kids embarking on an epic quest to thwart a Medieval menace.” So it basically sounds like The Goonies meets Game Of Thrones. I'm totally in!
This seems like an awesome project for Cornish to take on and I have no doubt that he'll deliver an incredibly entertaining film. Hopefully, it turns out at least just as good as Attack The Block!
The information comes from the casting director of the film, Jessica Ronane, who posted an announcement on...
The Kid Who Would Be King is described as “a family fantasy action-adventure movie about a band of young kids embarking on an epic quest to thwart a Medieval menace.” So it basically sounds like The Goonies meets Game Of Thrones. I'm totally in!
This seems like an awesome project for Cornish to take on and I have no doubt that he'll deliver an incredibly entertaining film. Hopefully, it turns out at least just as good as Attack The Block!
The information comes from the casting director of the film, Jessica Ronane, who posted an announcement on...
- 5/5/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Jessica Ronane Casting are looking for Sudanese talent for a Major Motion Picture being made by the Producers of films such as Apollo 13, Lincoln, The Help and The Blind Side.
Sudanese Men, Women and Children are wanted for Lead and Supporting roles in the movie called The Good Lie. It is inspired by the true stories of the Sudanese ‘Lost Boys’ from the Kakuma refugee camp and their new lives once they emigrate to the USA.
Filming will begin in March/April 2013.
We are looking for:
Men and Women – 18-25 years old
Boys and Girls – 6-14 years old
If someone would like to be considered for the film, please could they email two photos to info@jessicaronane.com
One photo should be a full-body shot, the other a close-up of the face.
We also encourage people to submit a short, informal video introducing themselves. They can either email the video to info@jessicaronane.
Sudanese Men, Women and Children are wanted for Lead and Supporting roles in the movie called The Good Lie. It is inspired by the true stories of the Sudanese ‘Lost Boys’ from the Kakuma refugee camp and their new lives once they emigrate to the USA.
Filming will begin in March/April 2013.
We are looking for:
Men and Women – 18-25 years old
Boys and Girls – 6-14 years old
If someone would like to be considered for the film, please could they email two photos to info@jessicaronane.com
One photo should be a full-body shot, the other a close-up of the face.
We also encourage people to submit a short, informal video introducing themselves. They can either email the video to info@jessicaronane.
- 1/25/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
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