Suzy Eddie Izzard (“Stay Close”) and Ed Speelers (“Outlander”) are the new additions to the cast of “Midas Man,” the delayed film on The Beatles manager Brian Epstein that has now wrapped filming.
The film began production with Jonas Akerlund (“Lords of Chaos”) as director, who departed the project for unknown reasons. Sara Sugarman (“Vinyl”) was attached to the project for a year before Joe Stephenson (“Doctor Jekyll”) stepped in. Stephenson has just wrapped the shoot, canning what will be 95% of the completed film, Variety understands.
Written by Brigit Grant, the film follows Epstein, manager of The Beatles from 1962 until his untimely death at the age of 32 in 1967. Epstein’s impact extended beyond the Fab Four, encompassing British Invasion acts such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (“The Queens Gambit”) plays Epstein. The ensemble cast includes Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan and Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan.
The film began production with Jonas Akerlund (“Lords of Chaos”) as director, who departed the project for unknown reasons. Sara Sugarman (“Vinyl”) was attached to the project for a year before Joe Stephenson (“Doctor Jekyll”) stepped in. Stephenson has just wrapped the shoot, canning what will be 95% of the completed film, Variety understands.
Written by Brigit Grant, the film follows Epstein, manager of The Beatles from 1962 until his untimely death at the age of 32 in 1967. Epstein’s impact extended beyond the Fab Four, encompassing British Invasion acts such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (“The Queens Gambit”) plays Epstein. The ensemble cast includes Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan and Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan.
- 6/14/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has been churning out hits in recent years. One of the latest additions to its programming is the Charlie Cox-led series Treason. The show landed on the streamer’s Top 10 list days after its release and got people talking.
Treason showrunner recently said Cox has one thing in common with movie stars Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford. Find out what it is.
Netflix’s ‘Treason’ takes viewers on a wild rollercoaster
When Treason begins, the head of MI6 is poisoned by a spy named Kara. Cox’s character, Chief Deputy Adam Lawrence, receives an unexpected promotion. The show goes to great lengths to present Lawrence as a family man and doesn’t waste time reinforcing that. When viewers first meet Lawrence, he talks to his son’s school about his job.
After he learns of his promotion and the death of his boss, Lawrence breaks the news to his wife,...
Treason showrunner recently said Cox has one thing in common with movie stars Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford. Find out what it is.
Netflix’s ‘Treason’ takes viewers on a wild rollercoaster
When Treason begins, the head of MI6 is poisoned by a spy named Kara. Cox’s character, Chief Deputy Adam Lawrence, receives an unexpected promotion. The show goes to great lengths to present Lawrence as a family man and doesn’t waste time reinforcing that. When viewers first meet Lawrence, he talks to his son’s school about his job.
After he learns of his promotion and the death of his boss, Lawrence breaks the news to his wife,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Warning: contains finale spoilers for Netflix’s Treason
Netflix’s five-part limited series Treason was released on Boxing Day and has a promising pedigree, as creator Matt Charman was Oscar-nominated for co-writing the screenplay for Steven Spielberg’s 2015 film Bridge of Spies. With just five episodes of about 45 minutes each, it’s a quick series to consume and digest over a couple of cold winter evenings, but it did come with something of a surprise in its tail… Spoilers ahead.
The Fate of Adam Lawrence
Halfway through the final episode, the show’s apparent protagonist, Adam Lawrence (Charlie Cox) is unexpectedly shot dead. CIA agent Dede Alexander (Tracy Ifeachor) has been convinced by corrupt Control of MI6 Sir Martin Angelis (Ciarán Hinds) that Adam is the double agent code-named ‘Dorian’ that everyone is trying to track down. Dede confronts Adam and holds him at gunpoint, demanding that Adam’s wife...
Netflix’s five-part limited series Treason was released on Boxing Day and has a promising pedigree, as creator Matt Charman was Oscar-nominated for co-writing the screenplay for Steven Spielberg’s 2015 film Bridge of Spies. With just five episodes of about 45 minutes each, it’s a quick series to consume and digest over a couple of cold winter evenings, but it did come with something of a surprise in its tail… Spoilers ahead.
The Fate of Adam Lawrence
Halfway through the final episode, the show’s apparent protagonist, Adam Lawrence (Charlie Cox) is unexpectedly shot dead. CIA agent Dede Alexander (Tracy Ifeachor) has been convinced by corrupt Control of MI6 Sir Martin Angelis (Ciarán Hinds) that Adam is the double agent code-named ‘Dorian’ that everyone is trying to track down. Dede confronts Adam and holds him at gunpoint, demanding that Adam’s wife...
- 1/6/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Oona Chaplin has revealed that her new Netflix spy drama Treason was originally supposed to end quite differently.
Chaplin stars as Maddy, a former army medic and wife of high-flying MI6 operative Adam Lawrence (Charlie Cox), in the recently released series.
*Warning – Major spoilers ahead for the Treason finale*
In a major twist, Treason kills off its lead star, Cox, midway through the final episode.
Chaplin told The Independent in an interview that the series’ producers had to call her while they were halfway through shooting to let her know that the ending had been changed.
“I know that they were kind of toing and froing about it because nobody really wants to kill Charlie Cox,” she said of the decision.
“But they called me and they said, ‘Okay, brace yourself. Are you sitting down? We've made a change. This is what's happening.’ And I was like, you’ve got...
Chaplin stars as Maddy, a former army medic and wife of high-flying MI6 operative Adam Lawrence (Charlie Cox), in the recently released series.
*Warning – Major spoilers ahead for the Treason finale*
In a major twist, Treason kills off its lead star, Cox, midway through the final episode.
Chaplin told The Independent in an interview that the series’ producers had to call her while they were halfway through shooting to let her know that the ending had been changed.
“I know that they were kind of toing and froing about it because nobody really wants to kill Charlie Cox,” she said of the decision.
“But they called me and they said, ‘Okay, brace yourself. Are you sitting down? We've made a change. This is what's happening.’ And I was like, you’ve got...
- 1/3/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
It’s a weird day to interview Oona Chaplin. The most anticipated film of the year, James Cameron’s Avatar sequel The Way of Water, has just been released, and Chaplin is set to take on a key role in the already filmed third instalment. We’re not talking about that, though. We’re chatting about her new Netflix spy thriller series Treason, which she stars in alongside Daredevil’s Charlie Cox and former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko. It’s the kind of bingeable crime caper that has become synonymous with the BBC over the years. However, this Boxing Day, as people roll out of bed heavy with yesterday’s indulgences, many will flick through Netflix, not the terrestrial channels, and land on Treason, where they will spend the next four hours.
“I’m admiring your shelves,” Chaplin tells me of my Zoom background, which has been carefully curated to...
“I’m admiring your shelves,” Chaplin tells me of my Zoom background, which has been carefully curated to...
- 12/26/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
Treason is a spy series created by Louise Hooper and Sarah O’Gorman. Charlie Cox, Olga Kurylenko and Ciarán Hinds are the three stars in this series, where they take on interesting roles as spies. The screenplay is written by Matt Charman.
Treason is a very entertaining action series about Russian spies in which Olga Kurylenko proves to be a versatile actress who knows how to take on varied roles, and adapting to the script as it evolves.
Treason (2022)
In this series you will find a bit of everything and probably be to the liking to thriller fans; while viewers who are not into espionage intrigues, you might enjoy this story of three characters that have to fluctuate from being deadly serious, to being mere humans.
Treason is has all the ingredients that will allow you to have a good time. It is not perfect, nor does it pretend to be.
Treason is a very entertaining action series about Russian spies in which Olga Kurylenko proves to be a versatile actress who knows how to take on varied roles, and adapting to the script as it evolves.
Treason (2022)
In this series you will find a bit of everything and probably be to the liking to thriller fans; while viewers who are not into espionage intrigues, you might enjoy this story of three characters that have to fluctuate from being deadly serious, to being mere humans.
Treason is has all the ingredients that will allow you to have a good time. It is not perfect, nor does it pretend to be.
- 12/26/2022
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
What would it take for you to believe that your partner has been compromised by a foreign power? Muttered Russian words in their sleep? A stash of secret documents under the floorboards? Mysterious phone calls during movie night? These are the questions posed in Netflix’s new conspiracy thriller, Treason, which finds Charlie Cox at the reins of MI6 but under the spotlight of both the CIA and his wife.
Adam Lawrence (Cox) becomes the new C, head of the Secret Intelligence Service, after his predecessor (Ciarán Hinds) is poisoned in a London private members’ club. “Your whole career has been building up to this,” his wife Maddy (Oona Chaplin) tells him. “Will you still be taking the bins out?” Of course Adam will still be taking the bins out! That’s because he balances a high-flying career with being a reliable family man. Two kids from his first marriage,...
Adam Lawrence (Cox) becomes the new C, head of the Secret Intelligence Service, after his predecessor (Ciarán Hinds) is poisoned in a London private members’ club. “Your whole career has been building up to this,” his wife Maddy (Oona Chaplin) tells him. “Will you still be taking the bins out?” Of course Adam will still be taking the bins out! That’s because he balances a high-flying career with being a reliable family man. Two kids from his first marriage,...
- 12/26/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
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As we head into the Christmas holidays, it seems like a good time for my semi-annual discussion of in medias res openings. You know, that thing where something exciting but confusing is happening for a minute or two at the top of a TV episode and then you get a “Two Weeks Earlier” title card.
You see them all the time and mostly, I hate to say, they’re not very good.
As I figure it, there are exactly two correct uses for an in medias res opening.
Use one: Present a scene so outlandish and packed with bizarre details that curiosity is unavoidable. A man wakes up in bed. The camera pulls back to reveal that he’s spooning with Dr. Ruth. The camera pulls back to reveal that the man and Dr. Ruth are surrounded by the corpses of 50 adorable white rabbits.
As we head into the Christmas holidays, it seems like a good time for my semi-annual discussion of in medias res openings. You know, that thing where something exciting but confusing is happening for a minute or two at the top of a TV episode and then you get a “Two Weeks Earlier” title card.
You see them all the time and mostly, I hate to say, they’re not very good.
As I figure it, there are exactly two correct uses for an in medias res opening.
Use one: Present a scene so outlandish and packed with bizarre details that curiosity is unavoidable. A man wakes up in bed. The camera pulls back to reveal that he’s spooning with Dr. Ruth. The camera pulls back to reveal that the man and Dr. Ruth are surrounded by the corpses of 50 adorable white rabbits.
- 12/23/2022
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Charlie Cox has shut down any speculation about him donning 007’s famous tuxedo.
The Daredevil star plays MI6 operative Adam Lawrence in Netflix’s upcoming spy drama, Treason.
The role, combined with Cox’s age (40) and appearance, has many people throwing the actor’s name into contention for Daniel Craig’s replacement as James Bond.
But Cox doesn’t seem keen. “I’m not right for it,” he told Metro in a recent interview. “And also, now I think, if anything, Treason rules me out even more because I’ve kind of done it – it’s almost too close to home.
“I don’t think so. I’m vaguely aware that there’s lots of conversation around it, and every time I’m aware of someone who’s in conversation, I genuinely think, ‘Yeah, they’d be much better than I would,’” he said.
Cox added that while it...
The Daredevil star plays MI6 operative Adam Lawrence in Netflix’s upcoming spy drama, Treason.
The role, combined with Cox’s age (40) and appearance, has many people throwing the actor’s name into contention for Daniel Craig’s replacement as James Bond.
But Cox doesn’t seem keen. “I’m not right for it,” he told Metro in a recent interview. “And also, now I think, if anything, Treason rules me out even more because I’ve kind of done it – it’s almost too close to home.
“I don’t think so. I’m vaguely aware that there’s lots of conversation around it, and every time I’m aware of someone who’s in conversation, I genuinely think, ‘Yeah, they’d be much better than I would,’” he said.
Cox added that while it...
- 12/22/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
Treason has its premiere date now set. The new spy drama, starring Charlie Cox (Marvel's Daredevil), will arrive on December 26th. Five episodes are planned for the series, which also stars Olga Kurylenko, Oona Chaplin, Ciarán Hinds, and Tracy Ifeachor.
revealed the following about the plot of the series:
Trained and groomed by MI6, Adam Lawrence’s career seems set. But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife, Maddy; three people who are trying to expose each other’s secrets, navigate political and diplomatic relationships, whilst hanging onto their personal lives, and those they love most.
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revealed the following about the plot of the series:
Trained and groomed by MI6, Adam Lawrence’s career seems set. But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife, Maddy; three people who are trying to expose each other’s secrets, navigate political and diplomatic relationships, whilst hanging onto their personal lives, and those they love most.
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- 11/24/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It's a good time to be named Charlie Cox. Netflix's — and now Marvel's — "Daredevil" star is set to lead the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the blind lawyer with excessive Catholic guilt in "Daredevil: Born Again." With that renewed social currency, Cox is finding a wealth of other stories to tell. Among them is Netflix's upcoming limited series, "Treason," which the United Kingdoms and Ireland branch of the streaming juggernaut's Twitter account revealed the show's release date.
The announcement came bundled with a collection of first-look images showcasing Cox and some of his fellow cast members (more on them later) all looking very serious in suits and bulletproof vests. Considering "Treason" is set to be a spy thriller piece in the same vein as "James Bond" and "The Bourne Identity," the attire seems appropriate.
As of this writing, the newest information available is literally less than...
The announcement came bundled with a collection of first-look images showcasing Cox and some of his fellow cast members (more on them later) all looking very serious in suits and bulletproof vests. Considering "Treason" is set to be a spy thriller piece in the same vein as "James Bond" and "The Bourne Identity," the attire seems appropriate.
As of this writing, the newest information available is literally less than...
- 11/22/2022
- by Cameron Roy Hall
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Fresh from his Oscar nomination, Belfast star Ciarán Hinds is joining Netflix spy drama series Treason.
Hinds, who scored a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in the Kenneth Branagh-directed film, will star alongside Olga Kurylenko, Oona Chaplin and Charlie Cox in the six-part series, which comes from Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies screenwriter Matt Charman.
The drama follows Adam Lawrence, trained and groomed by MI6, whose career seems set. But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife, Maddy; three people who are trying to expose one another’s secrets, navigate political and diplomatic relationships, whilst hanging onto their personal lives and those they love most.
2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
He plays Sir Martin Angelis,...
Hinds, who scored a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in the Kenneth Branagh-directed film, will star alongside Olga Kurylenko, Oona Chaplin and Charlie Cox in the six-part series, which comes from Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies screenwriter Matt Charman.
The drama follows Adam Lawrence, trained and groomed by MI6, whose career seems set. But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife, Maddy; three people who are trying to expose one another’s secrets, navigate political and diplomatic relationships, whilst hanging onto their personal lives and those they love most.
2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
He plays Sir Martin Angelis,...
- 3/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Daredevil vet Charlie Cox is headed back to Netflix via the six-part spy drama Treason, also starring Olga Kurylenko (Black Widow, Magic City) and Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones), our sister site Deadline reports.
The series, from writer Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies), “follows Adam Lawrence, trained and groomed by MI6, whose career seems set,” per Deadline. “But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife,...
The series, from writer Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies), “follows Adam Lawrence, trained and groomed by MI6, whose career seems set,” per Deadline. “But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife,...
- 12/17/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Netflix is heading into spy territory.
The streamer has ordered six-part drama Treason, starring Quantum of Solace star Olga Kurylenko, Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin and Daredevil star Charlie Cox.
The series comes from Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies screenwriter Matt Charman.
The drama follows Adam Lawrence, trained and groomed by MI6, whose career seems set. But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife, Maddy; three people who are trying to expose each other’s secrets, navigate political and diplomatic relationships, whilst hanging onto their personal lives, and those they love most.
The series is produced by Binocular Productions, Charman’s production company, and marks its first major project. Creator Charman will write,...
The streamer has ordered six-part drama Treason, starring Quantum of Solace star Olga Kurylenko, Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin and Daredevil star Charlie Cox.
The series comes from Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies screenwriter Matt Charman.
The drama follows Adam Lawrence, trained and groomed by MI6, whose career seems set. But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife, Maddy; three people who are trying to expose each other’s secrets, navigate political and diplomatic relationships, whilst hanging onto their personal lives, and those they love most.
The series is produced by Binocular Productions, Charman’s production company, and marks its first major project. Creator Charman will write,...
- 12/17/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite recently losing its director just three weeks into shooting, “Midas Man,” the music biopic about The Beatles’ wunderkind manager Brian Epstein, has now cast its fab four.
John Lennon will be played by Jonah Lees (“The Letter for the King”), Paul McCartney by Blake Richardson (“Eleven Days”), George Harrison by Leo Harvey Elledge (“Creation Stories”) and Ringo Starr by newcomer Campbell Wallace. (See first look images above and below).
Joining them will be Adam Lawrence (“Peaky Blinders”) as Pete Best and former late night host Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan, who hosted the Beatles on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964.
Already cast is Jacob Fortune-Lloyd in the lead role as Epstein, the music mogul who was credited with turning the Beatles into superstars.
Emily Watson (“Gosford Park”) will play Epstein’s mother Malka, Eddie Marsan (“Ridley Road”) his father Harry and Omari Douglas (“It’s a Sin”) as Epstein’s friend Lonnie Trimble.
John Lennon will be played by Jonah Lees (“The Letter for the King”), Paul McCartney by Blake Richardson (“Eleven Days”), George Harrison by Leo Harvey Elledge (“Creation Stories”) and Ringo Starr by newcomer Campbell Wallace. (See first look images above and below).
Joining them will be Adam Lawrence (“Peaky Blinders”) as Pete Best and former late night host Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan, who hosted the Beatles on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964.
Already cast is Jacob Fortune-Lloyd in the lead role as Epstein, the music mogul who was credited with turning the Beatles into superstars.
Emily Watson (“Gosford Park”) will play Epstein’s mother Malka, Eddie Marsan (“Ridley Road”) his father Harry and Omari Douglas (“It’s a Sin”) as Epstein’s friend Lonnie Trimble.
- 11/25/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
The actors portraying the Fab Four have been revealed for Beatles manager movie Midas Man.
Jonah Lees (The Letter For The King) will play John Lennon, musician Blake Richardson (of band New Hope Club) will be Paul McCartney, Leo Harvey Elledge (Creation Stories) is George Harrison, and Campbell Wallace will play Ringo Starr. Here are some first-look images of the newcomer actors as the iconic quartet at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London.
Adam Lawrence (Peaky Blinders) has joined cast as Pete Best and, as we revealed earlier this week, Jay Leno (The Tonight Show) has joined as Ed Sullivan.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit) plays the lead role of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, Emily Watson is Epstein’s mother Malka “Queenie” Epstein, Eddie Marsan portrays Brian’s father and successful businessman Harry, Omari Douglas is Lonnie Trimble, Epstein’s ever-trusted confidant, and Rosie Day plays Merseybeat star Cilla Black.
Jonah Lees (The Letter For The King) will play John Lennon, musician Blake Richardson (of band New Hope Club) will be Paul McCartney, Leo Harvey Elledge (Creation Stories) is George Harrison, and Campbell Wallace will play Ringo Starr. Here are some first-look images of the newcomer actors as the iconic quartet at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London.
Adam Lawrence (Peaky Blinders) has joined cast as Pete Best and, as we revealed earlier this week, Jay Leno (The Tonight Show) has joined as Ed Sullivan.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit) plays the lead role of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, Emily Watson is Epstein’s mother Malka “Queenie” Epstein, Eddie Marsan portrays Brian’s father and successful businessman Harry, Omari Douglas is Lonnie Trimble, Epstein’s ever-trusted confidant, and Rosie Day plays Merseybeat star Cilla Black.
- 11/25/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Author: Linda Marric
As with any biopic centring around a popular public figure, a certain amount of artistic licence is to be expected from its makers no matter who the subject maybe. In the case of Mark Gill’s England Is Mine, the stakes are somewhat stacked even higher than usual. With an army of hardcore adoring fans, and a near God-like status amongst the music press over the last thirty years, Morrissey has had countless unauthorised biographies written about him, but until now nobody had even dared dream of basing a film on his life, and judging by the negative reaction from some of his more ardent fans, it’s easy to see why.
With a title taken from one of The Smiths most loved songs “Still Ill”, Gill and co-writer William Thacker wear their hearts on their sleeves from the get-go as two people who clearly know their Smiths mythology inside out.
As with any biopic centring around a popular public figure, a certain amount of artistic licence is to be expected from its makers no matter who the subject maybe. In the case of Mark Gill’s England Is Mine, the stakes are somewhat stacked even higher than usual. With an army of hardcore adoring fans, and a near God-like status amongst the music press over the last thirty years, Morrissey has had countless unauthorised biographies written about him, but until now nobody had even dared dream of basing a film on his life, and judging by the negative reaction from some of his more ardent fans, it’s easy to see why.
With a title taken from one of The Smiths most loved songs “Still Ill”, Gill and co-writer William Thacker wear their hearts on their sleeves from the get-go as two people who clearly know their Smiths mythology inside out.
- 8/2/2017
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Just Charlie was named Audience Award Winner at Eiff The 71st edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival drew to a close last night with the world premiere of England Is Mine.
Before the screening of the biopic - which charts the younger years of Smiths frontman Morrissey - the festival's artistic director announced the Audience Award winner.
The accolade - which is based on votes from screenings - went to Rebekah Fortune's Just Charlie, a coming-of-age drama about a transgender teenager.
Writing on Facebook after the award had been announced, the filmmakers wrote: "Can't help ourselves ... screaming it from every roof top... So proud, so delighted and incredibly honoured."
The screening of England Is Mine was attended by director Mark Gill and stars Jessica Brown-Findlay, Laurie Kynaston, Simone Kirby, Jack Lowden, Jodie Comer and Adam Lawrence.
This year's festival screened 151 films from 46 countries. Read about the jury award winners here.
Before the screening of the biopic - which charts the younger years of Smiths frontman Morrissey - the festival's artistic director announced the Audience Award winner.
The accolade - which is based on votes from screenings - went to Rebekah Fortune's Just Charlie, a coming-of-age drama about a transgender teenager.
Writing on Facebook after the award had been announced, the filmmakers wrote: "Can't help ourselves ... screaming it from every roof top... So proud, so delighted and incredibly honoured."
The screening of England Is Mine was attended by director Mark Gill and stars Jessica Brown-Findlay, Laurie Kynaston, Simone Kirby, Jack Lowden, Jodie Comer and Adam Lawrence.
This year's festival screened 151 films from 46 countries. Read about the jury award winners here.
- 7/3/2017
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Before he was the cranky king of cancelling shows, talking shit, and “bulbous salutations”, Morrissey was once an equally cranky young upstart, writing scathing music reviews, struggling to put together a band, and putting in the 10,000 hours of moping necessary to become a Malcolm Gladwell-style expert in human misery. Now, that earlier period is the subject of a new (and completely unauthorized) biopic, England Is Mine, which sees Jack Lowden play the nascent Moz.
Going off the trailer, the film is more preoccupied with how The Smiths came to be than in the band itself; Johnny Marr (Laurie Kynaston) doesn’t even show up until the final moments. We also get appearances from key figures in the band’s mythology and Morrissey’s (sorry, Steven Patrick Morrissey’s) movement into the musical world, including Jessica Brown Findlay as artist Linder Sterling, and Adam Lawrence as Billy Duffy from ...
Going off the trailer, the film is more preoccupied with how The Smiths came to be than in the band itself; Johnny Marr (Laurie Kynaston) doesn’t even show up until the final moments. We also get appearances from key figures in the band’s mythology and Morrissey’s (sorry, Steven Patrick Morrissey’s) movement into the musical world, including Jessica Brown Findlay as artist Linder Sterling, and Adam Lawrence as Billy Duffy from ...
- 6/30/2017
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
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