The BBC and Netflix have unveiled the first official images from Sherlock creators Mark Gattis and Steven Moffat’s upcoming three-part TV adaptation of Bram Stoker’s clsassic horror novel Dracula, which sees Claes Bang (The Square, The Girl in the Spider’s Web) as the iconic vampire. The three-part series is being directed by Jonny Campbell (Westworld), […]
Claes Bang to play Dracula for Sherlock creators
Having been announced last year, Sherlock co-creators Mark Gattis and Steven Moffat’s Bram Stoker adaptation Dracula has now found its lead, with Claes Bang (The Square) signing on to portray the legendary bloodsucker. “I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Dracula, especially when the script is in the hands of the incredible […]
Movie Review – The Girl in the Spider’s Web (2018)
The Girl in the Spider’s Web, 2018. Directed by Fede Alvarez. Starring Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, Sylvia Hoeks, Lakeith Stanfield, Stephen Merchant, Vicky Krieps, Christopher Convery, Claes Bang, Synnøve Macody, Lund Cameron, Britton, Mikael Persbrandt, Carlotta von Falkenhayn, and Beau Gadsdon. SYNOPSIS: Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in […]
The Girl in the Spider’s Web gets a new trailer and posters
Sony Pictures has released two new posters and a trailer for Fede Alvarez’s upcoming adaptation of David Lagercrantz’s 2015 bestseller The Girl in the Spider’s Web which sees Claire Foy leading the cast as Lisbeth Salander alongside Sverrir Gudnason, Lakeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, Stephen Merchant, Claes Bang, Christopher Convery, Synnøve Macody Lund, and Vicky Krieps; take a look below… […]
Lisbeth Salander returns in first trailer for The Girl in the Spider’s Web
Sony Pictures has debuted the first trailer and poster for the big screen adaptation of David Lagercrantz’s 2015 bestseller The Girl in the Spider’s Web. Directed by Fede Alvarez, the film sees Claire Foy leading the cast as Lisbeth Salander alongside Sverrir Gudnason, Lakeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, Stephen Merchant, Claes Bang, Christopher Convery, Synnøve Macody Lund, and […]
Taken director to helm Claes Bang in sci-fi thriller The New Mrs. Keller
Taken director Pierre Morel has signed on to direct Claes Bang (The Square) in the sci-fi thriller The New Mrs. Keller, Variety has revealed. Based on a spec script by Mark Hogan, The New Mrs. Keller takes place in the near future and “follows the smart, beautiful, and sophisticated titular Keller. She ensnares her husband, […]
Movie Review – The Square (2017)
The Square, 2017. Directed by Ruben Ostlund. Starring Claes Bang, Elizabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary, and Christopher Laesso. SYNOPSIS: A museum curator is preparing to launch a major art exhibition. He sees himself as having a social conscience, but when his wallet and phone are stolen, the other side of his character emerges and […]
The Square’s Claes Bang cast as villain in The Girl in the Spider’s Web
According to Variety, Claes Bang (The Square) has signed on to portray a villain in The Girl in the Spider’s Web, Sony’s sequel / reboot to David Fincher’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Bang joins a cast that includes Claire Foy (The Crown) as Lisbeth Salander and Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049) as Lisbeth’s […]
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Review – The Square (2017)
The Square, 2017. Written and Directed by Ruben Ostlund. Starring Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Christopher Læssø, Marina Schiptjenko, Elijandro Edouard, Daniel Hallberg, Martin Sööder, Sofie Hamilton, and Terry Notary. SYNOPSIS: The Square is a poignant satirical drama reflecting our times – about the sense of community, moral courage and the affluent person’s need for […]
Trailer for the Palme d’Or-winning The Square
Ahead of its US release next month, a trailer has arrived online for director Ruben Ostlund’s satirical drama The Square. The film made its world premiere earlier this year at Cannes to critical acclaim, and was awarded the festival’s highest honour, the Palme d’Or. It features a cast that includes Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic […]