BAFTA winner Adeel Akhtar (“Fool Me Once”), Tracey Ullman (“The Tracey Ullman Show”), Finn Bennett (“True Detective: Night Country”) and Luther Ford (“The Crown”) have joined the cast of Netflix spy series “Black Doves.”
The previously announced cast includes Keira Knightley (“Boston Strangler”) Ben Whishaw (“Passages”), Sarah Lancashire (“Happy Valley”), Andrew Buchan (“Carnival Row”), Andrew Koji (“Warrior”), Kathryn Hunter (“Andor”), Sam Troughton (“Chernobyl”), Ella Lily Hyland (“Fifteen Love”), Adam Silver (“The Diplomat”), Ken Nwosu (“Look the Other Way and Run”), Gabrielle Creevy (“In My Skin”) and Omari Douglas (“Rye Lane”).
The series is written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton. Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, “Black Doves” follows Helen Webb (Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves.
The previously announced cast includes Keira Knightley (“Boston Strangler”) Ben Whishaw (“Passages”), Sarah Lancashire (“Happy Valley”), Andrew Buchan (“Carnival Row”), Andrew Koji (“Warrior”), Kathryn Hunter (“Andor”), Sam Troughton (“Chernobyl”), Ella Lily Hyland (“Fifteen Love”), Adam Silver (“The Diplomat”), Ken Nwosu (“Look the Other Way and Run”), Gabrielle Creevy (“In My Skin”) and Omari Douglas (“Rye Lane”).
The series is written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton. Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, “Black Doves” follows Helen Webb (Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves.
- 3/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has unveiled the cast joining Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw in upcoming thriller Black Doves.
Joining the Black Doves cast are Luther Ford, his first major role since playing Prince Harry in The Crown, Bafta-winner Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once), Tracey Ullman (The Tracey Ullman Show) and Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country).
From Joe Barton, Black Doves stars Knightley and Whishaw as two spies on a mission in London at Christmas, working for a shadowy organization led by Sarah Lancashire. They set off to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis.
Trailer was unveiled two weeks ago at Netflix’s See What’s Next event in London, which featured the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Billie Piper and Jack thorne.
Chernobyl producer Sister is behind Black Doves with Barton’s Noisy Bear.
Joining the Black Doves cast are Luther Ford, his first major role since playing Prince Harry in The Crown, Bafta-winner Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once), Tracey Ullman (The Tracey Ullman Show) and Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country).
From Joe Barton, Black Doves stars Knightley and Whishaw as two spies on a mission in London at Christmas, working for a shadowy organization led by Sarah Lancashire. They set off to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis.
Trailer was unveiled two weeks ago at Netflix’s See What’s Next event in London, which featured the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Billie Piper and Jack thorne.
Chernobyl producer Sister is behind Black Doves with Barton’s Noisy Bear.
- 3/22/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Paddington’s’ Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire have joined Keira Knightley on the cast for Netflix’s ‘Black Doves.’
The six-part series, which began filming in central London last week, will also star Andrew Buchan (Carnival Row), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Kathryn Hunter (Andor), Sam Troughton (Chernobyl, Mank), Ella Lily Hyland (Fifteen Love, Silent Roar), Adam Silver (The Diplomat, Masters of The Air, Eric), Ken Nwosu (Look the Other Way and Run) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin).
Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, the series is said to be a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice.
It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic...
The six-part series, which began filming in central London last week, will also star Andrew Buchan (Carnival Row), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Kathryn Hunter (Andor), Sam Troughton (Chernobyl, Mank), Ella Lily Hyland (Fifteen Love, Silent Roar), Adam Silver (The Diplomat, Masters of The Air, Eric), Ken Nwosu (Look the Other Way and Run) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin).
Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, the series is said to be a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice.
It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic...
- 10/26/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The crime thriller sees Knightley star as a spy whose lover is mysteriously killed
Sister and Noisy Bear have started shooting crime thriller series Black Doves starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw in the UK for Netflix.
Knightley, who also has a producer credit, stars as a spy and wife to a politician whose secret lover is mysteriously killed. Sarah Lancashire co-stars with Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas, Andrew Koji, Kathryn Hunter, Sam Troughton and recent alumnus of Screen Rising Star Ireland, Ella Lily Hyland.
Screen understands the cast are all contracted under Equity, the UK actors’ union.
Black Doves has...
Sister and Noisy Bear have started shooting crime thriller series Black Doves starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw in the UK for Netflix.
Knightley, who also has a producer credit, stars as a spy and wife to a politician whose secret lover is mysteriously killed. Sarah Lancashire co-stars with Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas, Andrew Koji, Kathryn Hunter, Sam Troughton and recent alumnus of Screen Rising Star Ireland, Ella Lily Hyland.
Screen understands the cast are all contracted under Equity, the UK actors’ union.
Black Doves has...
- 10/26/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Ben Whishaw (“Paddington”) and “Happy Valley’s” Sarah Lancashire are set to join Keira Knightley in Netflix’s upcoming spy series “Black Doves,” Variety can exclusively confirm.
More details about the series, which was written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton, have also emerged.
A story of friendship and sacrifice, “Black Doves” is set during Christmastime in London. It revolves around Helen Webb (Knightley), a politician’s wife, doting mother — and professional spy. For years, Helen has been passing on her husband’s secrets to the Black Doves, the shadowy organization for whom she works. But when her lover Jason is assassinated, Helen’s life is turned upside down and only her old friend Sam Young (Whishaw) can keep her safe.
Helen and Sam set out to discover who killed Jason and why. But Sam, a suave, champagne-drinking assassin, also has problems of his own. Out of...
More details about the series, which was written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton, have also emerged.
A story of friendship and sacrifice, “Black Doves” is set during Christmastime in London. It revolves around Helen Webb (Knightley), a politician’s wife, doting mother — and professional spy. For years, Helen has been passing on her husband’s secrets to the Black Doves, the shadowy organization for whom she works. But when her lover Jason is assassinated, Helen’s life is turned upside down and only her old friend Sam Young (Whishaw) can keep her safe.
Helen and Sam set out to discover who killed Jason and why. But Sam, a suave, champagne-drinking assassin, also has problems of his own. Out of...
- 10/25/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Plot: The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, teenage girls develop the power to electrocute people at will. The series features a cast of remarkable characters from London to Seattle, Nigeria to Eastern Europe, as the Power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of the power balance of the world.
Review: The Power is a series I fully expect will rankle a vocal minority online who will complain about this being a series that castrates masculinity and promotes extreme points of view. Those people clearly need to watch this series for that very reason. The Power is a cautionary tale that has a global scale. Looking at the impact of a shift in the male-female dynamic offers a unique look at how we treat gender as a society and how it differs across the planet. Abiding by...
Review: The Power is a series I fully expect will rankle a vocal minority online who will complain about this being a series that castrates masculinity and promotes extreme points of view. Those people clearly need to watch this series for that very reason. The Power is a cautionary tale that has a global scale. Looking at the impact of a shift in the male-female dynamic offers a unique look at how we treat gender as a society and how it differs across the planet. Abiding by...
- 3/30/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Rob Delaney (“Catastrophe”) and Alice Eve (“Belgravia”) have joined the cast of Amazon Studios’ upcoming drama thriller “The Power” as recurring guest stars.
Edwina Findley (“Treme”), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (“The Queen’s Gambit”) and Simbi Ajikawo (“Top Boy”) also feature in the cast as recurring guest stars alongside series regulars Zrinka Cvitešić (“London Spy”), Archie Rush (“Black Mirror”) and Gerrison Machado (“Prank”) and Pietra Castro (“Jingle Bell Bride”).
Previously announced cast members include Leslie Mann, Auli’i Cravalho, Tim Robbins, John Leguizamo, Eddie Marsan and Daniela Vega.
“The Power,” is a 10-part series based on Naomi Alderman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, produced by Sister for Amazon Studios, with Emmy Award-winning executive producer and director Reed Morano (“The Handmaid’s Tale”).
In the series, teenage girls around the world develop the power to electrocute people at will. The power is hereditary, inbuilt and can’t be taken away from them. The...
Edwina Findley (“Treme”), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (“The Queen’s Gambit”) and Simbi Ajikawo (“Top Boy”) also feature in the cast as recurring guest stars alongside series regulars Zrinka Cvitešić (“London Spy”), Archie Rush (“Black Mirror”) and Gerrison Machado (“Prank”) and Pietra Castro (“Jingle Bell Bride”).
Previously announced cast members include Leslie Mann, Auli’i Cravalho, Tim Robbins, John Leguizamo, Eddie Marsan and Daniela Vega.
“The Power,” is a 10-part series based on Naomi Alderman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, produced by Sister for Amazon Studios, with Emmy Award-winning executive producer and director Reed Morano (“The Handmaid’s Tale”).
In the series, teenage girls around the world develop the power to electrocute people at will. The power is hereditary, inbuilt and can’t be taken away from them. The...
- 2/8/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
British film editor Anne V. Coates, who won an Oscar for David Lean’s epic film Lawrence of Arabia, has died. She was 92.
BAFTA, which awarded her the organization’s highest honor, a BAFTA Fellowship, tweeted the news of her death. “We’re so sad to learn that British film editor Anne V. Coates has died” BAFTA wrote. “During her incredible career, Anne was BAFTA-nominated four times for work including ‘The Elephant Man’ and ‘Erin Brockovich,’ and received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2007. She will be greatly missed.”
Coates received five Best Film Editing Oscar nominations over the course of her career for Becket (1963), The Elephant Man (1980), In the Line of Fire (1993) and Out of Sight (1998) in addition to her nom and win for Lawrence of Arabia (1962). She also received an Academy Honorary Award, known as a Lifetime Achievement Oscar, in November 2016 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
BAFTA, which awarded her the organization’s highest honor, a BAFTA Fellowship, tweeted the news of her death. “We’re so sad to learn that British film editor Anne V. Coates has died” BAFTA wrote. “During her incredible career, Anne was BAFTA-nominated four times for work including ‘The Elephant Man’ and ‘Erin Brockovich,’ and received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2007. She will be greatly missed.”
Coates received five Best Film Editing Oscar nominations over the course of her career for Becket (1963), The Elephant Man (1980), In the Line of Fire (1993) and Out of Sight (1998) in addition to her nom and win for Lawrence of Arabia (1962). She also received an Academy Honorary Award, known as a Lifetime Achievement Oscar, in November 2016 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- 5/9/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
English-born film editor Anne V. Coates, who won an Academy Award for cutting David Lean’s classic “Lawrence of Arabia,” has died. She was 92.
She earned that 1963 Oscar: In addition to its impressive balance of imposing desert landscapes and vivid human drama (culled from some 31 miles of footage), the nearly four-hour epic contains one of the most famous “match” cuts in movie history, from a shot of Peter O’Toole blowing out a match to a majestic desert sunrise.
Coates went on to receive four more Academy Award nominations, for editing Peter Glenville’s “Becket” (1964), David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” (1980), Wolfgang Petersen’s “In the Line of Fire” (1993) and Steven Soderbergh’s “Out of Sight” (1988).
Her other credits include “Young Cassidy” (1965), “The Bofors Gun” (1968), “The Public Eye” (1972), “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974), “What About Bob?” (1991), “Chaplin” (1992), “Congo” (1995), “Striptease” (1996) and Soderbergh’s “Erin Brockovich” (2000).
Her more recent credits include “The Golden Compass...
She earned that 1963 Oscar: In addition to its impressive balance of imposing desert landscapes and vivid human drama (culled from some 31 miles of footage), the nearly four-hour epic contains one of the most famous “match” cuts in movie history, from a shot of Peter O’Toole blowing out a match to a majestic desert sunrise.
Coates went on to receive four more Academy Award nominations, for editing Peter Glenville’s “Becket” (1964), David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” (1980), Wolfgang Petersen’s “In the Line of Fire” (1993) and Steven Soderbergh’s “Out of Sight” (1988).
Her other credits include “Young Cassidy” (1965), “The Bofors Gun” (1968), “The Public Eye” (1972), “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974), “What About Bob?” (1991), “Chaplin” (1992), “Congo” (1995), “Striptease” (1996) and Soderbergh’s “Erin Brockovich” (2000).
Her more recent credits include “The Golden Compass...
- 5/9/2018
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Author: Ty Cooper
In the age of social media apps such as Tinder, the way we view and define relationships is ever changing. As a society we are moving towards a dangerous code of ethics that holds instant gratification above all else. When love and sex can be found at the speed of your finger swiping across a screen, what are the consequences? How does this constant bombardment of eligible suitors affect us in this day and age? How are the concepts of truth and privacy going to be defined going forward? With Newness, Director Drake Doremus tackles these questions and more.
Director Drake Doremus and Screenwriter Ben York Jones have a working friendship that dates back to their 2010 Sundance collaborative debut Douchebag. Since then, they have collaborated on a string of runaway Sundance successes that has helped pull them out from shadows, and propelled them into powerhouse status. With Newness,...
In the age of social media apps such as Tinder, the way we view and define relationships is ever changing. As a society we are moving towards a dangerous code of ethics that holds instant gratification above all else. When love and sex can be found at the speed of your finger swiping across a screen, what are the consequences? How does this constant bombardment of eligible suitors affect us in this day and age? How are the concepts of truth and privacy going to be defined going forward? With Newness, Director Drake Doremus tackles these questions and more.
Director Drake Doremus and Screenwriter Ben York Jones have a working friendship that dates back to their 2010 Sundance collaborative debut Douchebag. Since then, they have collaborated on a string of runaway Sundance successes that has helped pull them out from shadows, and propelled them into powerhouse status. With Newness,...
- 1/25/2017
- by Ty Cooper
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
On Thursday, Universal Pictures announced the sequel release dates to Fifty Shades Of Grey. Fifty Shades Darker will be released on February 10, 2017 and Fifty Shades Freed will bow on February 9, 2018.
To celebrate the official announcement, Wamg is giving away copies of the film.
Fifty Shades Of Grey, the global phenomenon that grossed more than $500 million globally, comes to Digital HD Friday, May 1, 2015 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand Friday, May 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, the Blu-ray and Digital HD include an exclusive unrated version that features a never-before-seen alternate ending along with almost two hours of all-new bonus features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.
Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and is dazzled by the charismatic entrepreneur and his high-flying lifestyle.
To celebrate the official announcement, Wamg is giving away copies of the film.
Fifty Shades Of Grey, the global phenomenon that grossed more than $500 million globally, comes to Digital HD Friday, May 1, 2015 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand Friday, May 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, the Blu-ray and Digital HD include an exclusive unrated version that features a never-before-seen alternate ending along with almost two hours of all-new bonus features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.
Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and is dazzled by the charismatic entrepreneur and his high-flying lifestyle.
- 4/24/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The story of a searing love affair between a naïve college student and a billionaire entrepreneur, Fifty Shades of Grey, will have women worldwide planning a special Friday night in when the provocative love story comes home for the first time.
Fans of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele will be able to have the ultimate at-home movie experience when Fifty Shades of Grey, the global phenomenon that grossed more than $500 million globally, comes to Digital HD Friday, May 1, 2015 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand Friday, May 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, the Blu-ray and Digital HD include an exclusive unrated version that features a never-before-seen alternate ending along with almost two hours of all-new bonus features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.
Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she...
Fans of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele will be able to have the ultimate at-home movie experience when Fifty Shades of Grey, the global phenomenon that grossed more than $500 million globally, comes to Digital HD Friday, May 1, 2015 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand Friday, May 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, the Blu-ray and Digital HD include an exclusive unrated version that features a never-before-seen alternate ending along with almost two hours of all-new bonus features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.
Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she...
- 3/24/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Av Festival | Goldfrapp: Tales Of Us | Viva! Spanish & Latin American Film Festival | Cinema Made In Italy
Av Festival, Newcastle upon Tyne
This imaginative festival mines the rich theme of "extraction" this year, with a host of films and events exploring human appropriation of raw materials in the broadest sense. It's a very literal theme for Chinese film-maker Wang Bing, whose epic films (such as the 14-hour Crude Oil and The Ditch) convey the full scope of industrial activity. There's music too, as Test Department regroup to bring industrial site Dunston Staiths – a massive structure on the Tyne – back to life for a series of outdoor audio-visual events.
Various venues, Sat to 31 Mar
Goldfrapp: Tales Of Us, Nationwide
No self-respecting music artiste indulges in mere music videos these days. Like Sigur Rós, Kanye West and Beyoncé before her, Alison Goldfrapp has taken things a stage further, producing a 30-minute...
Av Festival, Newcastle upon Tyne
This imaginative festival mines the rich theme of "extraction" this year, with a host of films and events exploring human appropriation of raw materials in the broadest sense. It's a very literal theme for Chinese film-maker Wang Bing, whose epic films (such as the 14-hour Crude Oil and The Ditch) convey the full scope of industrial activity. There's music too, as Test Department regroup to bring industrial site Dunston Staiths – a massive structure on the Tyne – back to life for a series of outdoor audio-visual events.
Various venues, Sat to 31 Mar
Goldfrapp: Tales Of Us, Nationwide
No self-respecting music artiste indulges in mere music videos these days. Like Sigur Rós, Kanye West and Beyoncé before her, Alison Goldfrapp has taken things a stage further, producing a 30-minute...
- 3/1/2014
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Goldfrapp have announced a unique cinema event to tie in with their latest album Tales of Us.
A screening of the special 30-minute film Tales of Us will be broadcast in select theatres worldwide on March 4.
The film follows five people - Stranger, Laurel, Jo, Drew and Annabel - whose stories are told on the album as their lives interconnect in subtle ways.
Only two of the stories - those of Drew and Annabel - have been seen before.
Viewers will experience themes including love, loss, madness and identity over the course of the film - co-created by Alison Goldfrapp and Nowhere Boy's Lisa Gunning.
At the end of the screening, viewers will see a live performance by Goldfrapp, which will be transmitted from the legendary Air Studios in London.
Alison Goldfrapp said: "We're very excited to present a unique event, the Tales Of Us film alongside an intimate live performance,...
A screening of the special 30-minute film Tales of Us will be broadcast in select theatres worldwide on March 4.
The film follows five people - Stranger, Laurel, Jo, Drew and Annabel - whose stories are told on the album as their lives interconnect in subtle ways.
Only two of the stories - those of Drew and Annabel - have been seen before.
Viewers will experience themes including love, loss, madness and identity over the course of the film - co-created by Alison Goldfrapp and Nowhere Boy's Lisa Gunning.
At the end of the screening, viewers will see a live performance by Goldfrapp, which will be transmitted from the legendary Air Studios in London.
Alison Goldfrapp said: "We're very excited to present a unique event, the Tales Of Us film alongside an intimate live performance,...
- 1/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Alison Goldfrapp doesn't like to be defined by her sexuality. The 'Ooh La La' hitmaker - who is currently in a same-sex relationship with film editor Lisa Gunning - has previously dated men, but insists whoever her partner is shouldn't affect how people perceive her. She said: "I don't like to be defined by my sexuality, which swings wherever I like to swing. I've had lovely, long relationships with men as well. I just happen to be in a relationship with a lady at the moment. "I don't like to be pigeonholed in my life or music either. The best policy seems to be to go with what feels right, so I do." The 43-year-old singer also admitted she had...
- 2/28/2010
- Monsters and Critics
Alison Goldfrapp has revealed that she was surprised when a newspaper printed a photo of her with film editor girlfriend Lisa Gunning. The singer admitted that she has previously been deliberately ambiguous about her sexuality. "That was a bit of a shocker actually, because obviously I didn't know anything about it all," she told The Times. "I don't know why people would find it surprising. Everything we've ever done - the music, the looks, the shows - has all been quite ambiguous and undefinable, and (more)...
- 2/26/2010
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
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