Netflix has released the first trailer for The Mother, the upcoming action thriller from director Niki Caro (Mulan) which stars Jennifer Lopez as a deadly assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her daughter she gave up years earlier. Joining Jennifer Lopez in the cast of the film are Joseph Fiennes, Lucy Paez, Omari […]
Poster and trailer for Wings of Eagles starring Joseph Fiennes
This coming March sees the release of Wings of Eagles, which continues the remarkable true story of Eric Liddell’s life after he wins Olympic gold in the 1924 Paris Olympics, as portrayed in the British classic Chariots of Fire. Check out the poster, trailer and synopsis here courtesy of Signature Entertainment… As the Japanese invade China […]
Joseph Fiennes almost played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
During a recent interview with The Wrap, Joseph Fiennes discussed how he was originally very close to securing the coveted role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. “I auditioned for a great director,” said Fiennes. “It was whittled down after many auditions to myself and another fine actor who I was at that time […]
Sky Arts pulls Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon after backlash over Joseph Fiennes’ casting as Michael Jackson
This week, Sky Arts released the rather bizarre first trailer for the eight-part miniseries Urban Myths, featuring a host of actors portraying recognisable celebrities and historical figures from recent history. One instalment in particular, Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon, came in for criticism due to the casting of Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson, leading to an […]
DVD Review – Risen (2016)
Risen, 2016. Directed by Kevin Reynolds. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth and Cliff Curtis. SYNOPSIS: Joseph Fiennes stars as a world-weary Roman tribune leading the mother of all manhunts. The body of the crucified Christ has up and vanished, talk of the risen Messiah is spreading like wildfire and a flustered Pontius Pilate […]
Joseph Fiennes to play Michael Jackson in 9/11 road trip comedy Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon
Sky Arts has announced that Joseph Fiennes is set to play legendary singer Michael Jackson in Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon, a one-off comedy special that details a reported road trip between Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando following the events of 9/11. He will be joined in the cast by Stockard Channing as Taylor and […]