Jeremy Irons to Star in Neil Jordan’s ‘The Well of Saint Nobody’

From Variety

Neil Jordan to Direct Adaptation of Own Novel ‘The Well of Saint Nobody,’ Jeremy Irons, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn to Star in Film for Bankside (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Neil Jordan is to direct a feature based on one of his own novels for the first time.

“The Well of Saint Nobody,” adapted from the director’s acclaimed 2023 novel of the same name, will be introduced to buyers in Cannes by Bankside Films.

Oscar winner Jeremy Irons, Oscar nominee Helena Bonham Carter and Aidan Quinn are attached to star in the film, currently in pre-production, and expected to start shooting later in 2024.

“The Well of Saint Nobody,” follows William, a famous concert pianist who retires to a rectory in West Cork, Ireland. There, he hires local woman, Tara, as a housekeeper who he has met three times yet forgotten all about her. While he remembers nothing of their previous meetings, she remembers everything. When an abandoned well is found on the property she shares legends of the well’s magical history with him, setting the stage for a story of murder, lost eroticism, and revenge.

“I am thrilled to be working with Bankside for the first time,” said Jordan. “I’ve never made a film of one of my novels before. This one demanded it, and I am thrilled to have Jeremy and Helena on board to explore this world of lost love and twisted legend.”

“The Well of Saint Nobody” will be a Turbine Studios / Four Provinces Films Production, produced by BAFTA winner Andrew Eaton of Turbine Studios (“The Crown,” “Rush”) and Oscar nominee and BAFTA nominee Redmond Morris of Four Provinces Films (“The Dig,” “The Rhythm Section”). Bankside Films are handling worldwide sales. CAA will be co-repping North American rights.

“I’m excited to be working with Neil, especially in adapting one of his own novels and with such a great cast,” said Eaton. “We are delighted to be partnering with the fantastic team at Bankside.”

Added Stephen Kelliher of Bankside Films: “We are thrilled to be working with Neil Jordan, a legendary filmmaker whose work we have long admired. Together with his wonderful cast, he will bring this magical story of love and revenge brilliantly to life.”

May 6, 2024
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Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close to Star in ‘Encore’

From Variety

Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Henry Winkler and Don Johnson to Lead Simon Curtis Comedy ‘Encore’

Simon Curtis (“My Week With Marilyn,” “Downton Abbey: A New Era”) has lined up a quartet of stars for upcoming comedy “Encore” from “Twilight” banner Temple Hill Entertainment.

The film — announced by Protagonist Pictures, which is launching worldwide sales ahead of Cannes — will reunite eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Closewith Oscar winner Jeremy Irons 34 years after their critically acclaimed hit “Reversal of Fortune.” Henry Winkler and Don Johnson round out the ensemble cast.

Written by Academy Award nominee Robert Nelson Jacobs (“Chocolat”), “Encore” follows a group of retired actors as they attempt to reignite their passion for life. Former Broadway icons Marie (Close) and Nigel (Irons) are new residents of a retirement home, where they discover a community of forgotten talents. Motivated to revive Nigel’s passion for theater and embrace this new chapter in their life, Marie decides to stage a production with the residents, pulling everyone out of their past and into their present. This production will be their encore.

“I loved Robert’s touching and hilarious script from the moment I read it and it has been thrilling to see some of the greatest actors in the world respond in the same way,” Curtis said. “I look forward to continuing to build a dream cast so audiences can imagine a group of their favorite actors living out their golden years under the same roof.”

Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner will produce for Temple Hill Entertainment (“Twilight” saga, “The Maze Runner” trilogy). Ryan Cunningham serves as co-producer. Protagonist Pictures is handling international rights, while UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance will be handling U.S. sales.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Robert’s wonderful screenplay, ‘Encore,’ to life under the artful direction of Simon Curtis, who has done a masterful job of assembling a group of talent that will be a joy to watch on screen together,” said Temple Hill co-founder Godfrey. “’Encore’ celebrates the idea that every day should be approached as the first day of the rest of your life, and it does so with immense heart and hilarity.”

Added Protagonist CEO Dave Bishop: “Full of emotion and laughter and anchored by a fantastic cast, ‘Encore’ is exactly the type of feel-good comedy audiences are craving — the perfect film at the perfect time to present to our buyers at Cannes. With Simon’s undeniable creative force behind the camera, and the extraordinary track record of our friends at Temple Hill, I cannot think of a better team of filmmakers to partner with on this project.”

Close is repped by CAA, MGMT Entertainment and Loeb & Loeb. Irons is repped by CAA. Winkler is repped by CAA and Management 360. Johnson is repped by CAA and Edelstein, Laird & Sobel.

May 2, 2024
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Jeremy Irons LIVE at The Hollywood Bowl for The Lion King 30

‘Lion King’ Live-to-Film Hollywood Bowl Concert to Feature Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner and More (EXCLUSIVE)

Chris WillmanApr 15, 2024 via VARIETY

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The 30th anniversary of the original animated film version of “The Lion King” will be celebrated at the Hollywood Bowl next month with a live-to-film concert/screening that will include cast members from both the movie and theatrical versions — and beyond — including Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Billy Eichner, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver and Bradley GIbson.

The shows will take place at the Bowl May 24-25 and be produced by Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, AMP Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva.

The general on-sale begins Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster, with an American Express cardholder presale starting Tuesday at 10 a.m.

“Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event” will feature a full orchestra performing the Oscar-winning score composed by Hans Zimmer for the 1994 classic, conducted by Sarah Hicks. But the long tail that film has cast will be part of the celebration as well. The cast members who’ll sing the musical numbers written for the film by Elton John and Tim Rice will be drawn from the realm of the hit Broadway adaptation that kicked off in 1998 and the 2019 movie remake, as well as the initial film.

Coming to the stage from the 1994 version will be Irons (who originated the sinister role of Scar), Lane (who played the comical Timon), Ernie Sabella (the first Pumbaa) and Jason Weaver (who played Young Simba). Gibson will represent the Broadway incarnation (he played Simba on stage), and Eichner will bring memories of the 2019 remake (he voiced Timon on screen).

Hudson has not previously been associated with the various incarnations of “The Lion King,.” But even though any voice cast will be mostly male, the opening number calls for a strong female voice, so it’s not difficult to begin the guessing game of where she might fit in.

It’s especially easy to make some educated guesses about what she’ll do knowing that Hudson sang “The Circle of Life” when she came to fame competing on “American Idol” during season 3.

Additional celebrity performers will be announced, reps for the concerts said. Other performers will be drawn from current versions of the stage production, on top of a full choir. Costumes, set design and puppetry will also be borrowed from the Broadway/touring version.

The event precedes the release set for this coming Dec. 20 of a prequel from Walt Disney Studios, “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which like the 2019 version is being described as “live-action” (which, in this case, means a particularly photorealistic brand of animation — not actual singing lions). Eichner is reprising his role as Timon from the five-year-old remake in the forthcoming prequel; Barry Jenkins is directing. The trailer was described as going over well last week at CinemaCon.

Disney and Fulwell 73 previously teamed for “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” a livestreamed concert on Disney+ that went on to win an Emmy, and “Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,”a 2022 concert at the venue that was also turned into a Disney+ special. It would seem likely similar plans might be in the offing for May’s “Lion King” anniversary concerts, although no filming intentions have been announced.

April 15, 2024
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Jeremy Irons at Village Hall Talks in Wootton

Jeremy Irons kept the audience enthralled for 90 minutes, while highlights from his movies were shown, for the 130th evening of the Village Hall Talks in Wootton, near Woodstock, UK.

All proceeds from the event went to the benefit of the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Oxford Mail article about the event

January 20, 2024
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Jeremy Irons in The Beekeeper

Jeremy Irons stars as Wallace Westwyld in the film The Beekeeper, which premiered in the USA on January 12, 2023.

January 12, 2024
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Jeremy Irons Contributes New Audio as Scar for Disney’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’

Jeremy Irons recorded new audio as Scar, from The Lion King, for the Disney short film Once Upon a Studio.

Source article: Attractions Magazine

“When actors were unable to record their lines in the studio, Correy and Abraham turned to Zoom. One of the actors who recorded his “Once Upon a Studio” dialogue from home was Jeremy Irons, who played the villainous Scar in “The Lion King.” Irons reportedly maintained his signature cool exterior as he viewed the story reel, but he threw his whole body into his recording session, repeatedly knocking his headphones off his ears as he imagined Scar dodging Mr. Toad flying by on Aladdin’s magic carpet.”

December 24, 2023
Categories: Film, Latest News and Posts, Voice . Tags: Disney, Jeremy Irons, Once Upon a Studio, The Lion King . Author: jeremyironsno1fan . Comments: Leave a comment