As a progressive, politically active actor, Mark Ruffalo says he’s been called every name in the book — from “libtard” to idiot to ass-hat. He’s been mocked, threatened and told to “shut up.”
But none of that has ever stopped him from fighting for change — and that’s not about to change now.
Ruffalo is one of more than a dozen stars slated to participate in the People’s State of the Union on Monday, a star-studded public alternative to President Trump’s State of the Union speech the following evening. The event will unite activists, artists and other...
But none of that has ever stopped him from fighting for change — and that’s not about to change now.
Ruffalo is one of more than a dozen stars slated to participate in the People’s State of the Union on Monday, a star-studded public alternative to President Trump’s State of the Union speech the following evening. The event will unite activists, artists and other...
- 1/25/2018
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: Banijay, the European production group that owns Keeping Up With The Kardashians producer Bunim/Murray, is expanding its UK drama business with the launch of its latest label, Neon Ink. Banijay has established the London-based production firm with former ITV Studios executives Kate Lewis and Julia Walsh, who have worked on series including Jeremy Piven period drama Mr Selfridge, long-running crime drama Vera and Blackpool, which was later remade for U.S…...
- 1/15/2018
- Deadline TV
Janet McTeer plays Julia Walsh, the head of British intelligence, in "The Honorable Woman," a complex eight-part political thriller about the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. "The idea of something being that clever, that doesn't insult the intelligence of the audience, I thought was really wonderful," she says of the project. She also gets "some of the best feminist lines ever written, I think." (Watch our complete video chat below.) -Break- Maggie Gyllenhaal on how 'Honorable Woman' changed her outlook [Exclusive Video] That includes a scene in a late episode when she outmaneuvers her male counterparts and puts them in their place by saying, "In a room full of pussies, I'm the only one with a vagina." She relished that scene, but "it's one of those lines that's such a killer line that you have to do it 10 times because you're not quite sure you got it right." That scen...'...
- 6/24/2015
- Gold Derby
A trailer for new Maggie Gyllenhaal series The Honourable Woman has been released.
The eight-part political thriller from Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line) begins on BBC Two on July 3. The show will air on Sundance TV in the Us.
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"The Honourable Woman tells the story of one woman's personal journey to right the wrongs conducted in a past life," said the BBC.
"As a young girl, Nessa Stein witnessed the assassination of her father by the Palestinian Liberation Organisation.
"Now in her 30s, Nessa is at the forefront of the Middle East peace process. But when she awards a lucrative contract to a Palestinian businessman, who is later found dead, she finds herself under the close scrutiny of Whitehall and the Secret Intelligence Service."
Starring alongside Gyllenhaal are Broadchurch actor Andrew Buchan, Katherine Parkinson (The It Crowd) and The Shadow Line's Stephen Rea.
The eight-part political thriller from Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line) begins on BBC Two on July 3. The show will air on Sundance TV in the Us.
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"The Honourable Woman tells the story of one woman's personal journey to right the wrongs conducted in a past life," said the BBC.
"As a young girl, Nessa Stein witnessed the assassination of her father by the Palestinian Liberation Organisation.
"Now in her 30s, Nessa is at the forefront of the Middle East peace process. But when she awards a lucrative contract to a Palestinian businessman, who is later found dead, she finds herself under the close scrutiny of Whitehall and the Secret Intelligence Service."
Starring alongside Gyllenhaal are Broadchurch actor Andrew Buchan, Katherine Parkinson (The It Crowd) and The Shadow Line's Stephen Rea.
- 6/20/2014
- Digital Spy
It's been a little over a month since Sundance Channel announced that it had struck a co-producing deal for the BBC miniseries "The Honourable Woman," with Maggie Gyllenhaal taking on the lead role of Nessa Stein, the daughter of a Zionist arms procurer who furthers her father's work to reconcile Israel and Palestine, her accomplishments going on to secure her a spot in the House of Lords. With an 18-week shooting schedule set to begin this week, the cable network has just announced an impressive supporting cast for the eight-part program, which comes off of the Sundance Channel's successful and acclaimed co-production "Top of the Lake." Among those that will be joining Gyllenhaal in the fast-paced drama is Oscar-nominee Stephen Rea ("The Crying Game"), who will be playing Hugh Hayden-Doyle, a soon-to-be retired M16 agent who begins investigating Nessa Stein's family past. Oscar-nominee Janet McTeer ("The White Queen) will play Julia Walsh,...
- 7/29/2013
- by Clint Holloway
- Indiewire
Sundance Channel has assembled the international cast of its eight-part miniseries The Honourable Woman starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and directed by Hugo Blick. Joining Gyllenhaal is Stephen Rea (The Shadow Line) as Hugh Hayden-Hoyle — a top M16 spy on the verge of retirement, digging deep into the family of Nessa Stein (Gyllenhaal). His bitter ex-wife Anjelica is played by Lindsay Duncan (The Hollow Crown). Janet McTeer (Damages) plays the Head of MI6 Julia Walsh, who has a personal hold over Hayden-Hoyle (Rea). Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch) will play Nessa Stein’s brother Ephra Stein — seemingly over-shadowed by his sister within the Stein family business. He is joined by Katherine Parkinson (Sherlock) as his highly strung pregnant wife Rachel Stein. British theatre and television actress Eve Best (Nurse Jackie) is Monica Chatwin, a key MI6 agent from the Washington Bureau – spoiling for a fight with her UK counterparts. Belgian actress Lubna Azbal (Incendies,...
- 7/29/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Maggie Gyllenhaal's BBC thriller series The Honourable Woman has added an extensive list of stars to its cast.
Broadchurch actor Andrew Buchan, Katherine Parkinson (The It Crowd) and The Shadow Line's Stephen Rea have joined the seven-part series, which has been written by BAFTA winner Hugo Blick.
The Honourable Woman is billed as "a fast paced, labyrinthine thriller" and features Gyllenhaal as lead character Nessa Stein.
Rea will play Hugh Hayden-Hoyle, an MI6 spy on the verge of retirement who is digging into Stein's life and family. Lindsay Duncan (The Hollow Crown, White Heat) is cast as his bitter ex-wife.
Buchan stars as Stein's brother and Parkinson plays his "highly strung pregnant wife".
Academy and Tony award nominee Janet McTeer plays the head of MI6 Julia Walsh, who has a hold over Hayden-Hoyle (Rea).
Tobias Menzies (Game of Thrones), Genevieve O'Reilly (Episodes), Israeli actor Igal Naor and Eve Best...
Broadchurch actor Andrew Buchan, Katherine Parkinson (The It Crowd) and The Shadow Line's Stephen Rea have joined the seven-part series, which has been written by BAFTA winner Hugo Blick.
The Honourable Woman is billed as "a fast paced, labyrinthine thriller" and features Gyllenhaal as lead character Nessa Stein.
Rea will play Hugh Hayden-Hoyle, an MI6 spy on the verge of retirement who is digging into Stein's life and family. Lindsay Duncan (The Hollow Crown, White Heat) is cast as his bitter ex-wife.
Buchan stars as Stein's brother and Parkinson plays his "highly strung pregnant wife".
Academy and Tony award nominee Janet McTeer plays the head of MI6 Julia Walsh, who has a hold over Hayden-Hoyle (Rea).
Tobias Menzies (Game of Thrones), Genevieve O'Reilly (Episodes), Israeli actor Igal Naor and Eve Best...
- 7/29/2013
- Digital Spy
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