David Threlfall and Joanne Whalley have been cast in BBC One’s upcoming biblical drama, The Ark. Shameless actor Threlfall will star as Noah, while Joanne Whalley (The Borgias, Jamaica Inn) will play his wife Emmie. Written by Hustle creator Tony Jordan, the one-off special is a retelling of the story of Noah and The Ark. … >
Sky Atlantic has released the first trailer for Mr Sloane, the channel’s new comedy series from Curb Your Enthusiasm producer Robert B. Weide. Written and directed by Weide, the six-part “bittersweet romantic comedy” stars Nick Frost (Spaced, Hot Fuzz) as Jeremy Sloane, “a button-down 1960’s man in crisis”. Watch the trailer… The official synopsis reads: … >
Doctor Who‘s former showrunner Russell T Davies has responded to the criticisms that his era’s storylines featured more soap than sci-fi. Davies was lead writer on the show between 2005 and 2010. The writer commented on Toby Hadoke’s Who’s Round: “I absolutely think [fans with those criticisms] are wrong. I can understand where it is … >
US cable channel A&E has given a straight-to-series order for its remake of French supernatural drama The Returned. The ten episodes will be executive produced by Carlton Cuse (Bates Motel, Lost) and Raelle Tucker (True Blood). A&E general manager David McKillop commented: “The Returned has the potential to be one of the most compelling drama … >
Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan found themselves on the same flight as Harry Potter actor Tom Felton earlier this week and tweeted a series of selfies. Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, joked: “It’s always best to fly with a doctor on board.” It’s always best to fly … >
The first official promotional photos for the new American version of Broadchurch have been released. Starring David Tennant (Doctor Who) as “a character similar to his role in the original”, but with an American accent, Gracepoint is currently filming in British Columbia, Canada. The original series’ character of Ellie Miller will be played by Breaking … >
Channel 4 has announced the cast for its new drama series about the final years of British colonial rule in India. Julie Walters (Harry Potter), Henry Lloyd-Hughes (The Inbetweeners), Jemima West (The Borgias), Nikesh Patel (Bedlam), Roshan Seth (Ghandi) and Lillete Dubey (Monsoon Wedding) will star in the 10-part series. The official synopsis reads: “Set … >
Ladbrokes Casino has put together a new ‘lad points’ chart, following a recent survey. The results revealed that while 34.3% of respondents thought it was unmanly to cry at a movie, it is apparently okay to cry at any of the following: Titanic Bambi Marley & Me Schindler’s List Love Story E.T. Ghost The Green … >
Da Vinci’s Demons star Tom Riley has claimed that Doctor Who newcomer Peter Capaldi will “absolutely smash it”. Riley will guest star in Series 8’s third episode, written by Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss, which is currently filming. The actor told Flicks And The City: “Peter [Capaldi] is going to completely revitalise the show. He’s going … >
Zoë Wanamaker (My Family), Kara Tointon (EastEnders) and Hannah Tointon (Hollyoaks) have joined the cast of the new series of Mr Selfridge. Filming on the third series of ITV’s period drama began this week. Wanamaker will play a trouble-making Russian Princess, Marie de Bolotoff. Leon Ockenden (Waterloo Road) also joins the cast as Princess Marie’s … >