AMC will air British drama Gangs of London in the U.S. after HBO’s Cinemax exited the project, which has been renewed for a second season. The series, which was created by The Raid’s Gareth Evans, was originally commissioned by Sky and Cinemax in 2017, as revealed by Deadline . In the subsequent two and a half years, the U.S. pay-TV broadcaster moved out of originals and AMC has now taken the U.S. rights and will become a co-producer of the second season. Endeavor Content brokered the deal with AMC. The ten-part show, which is produced by Pulse Films in association with Chernobyl producer Sister, was a bit hit for Sky in the UK – it was its biggest premiere streaming series this year and the biggest original drama launch on Sky Atlantic in the past five years. Related Story 'Creepshow' Creator Greg Nicotero On Scrapping Marilyn Manson Episode Amid Abuse Allegations: "We Stand By The Decision" Gangs of London tells the story of a city being torn … [Read more...] about AMC Boards Sky Drama ‘Gangs Of London’ After HBO’s Cinemax Exits; Thriller Renewed For Season 2
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Daryl McCormack Joins Emma Thompson In Sophie Hyde’s ‘Good Luck To You, Leo Grande’
Daryl McCormack ( Peaky Blinders, A Very English Scandal ) has been cast opposite Emma Thompson in Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, director Sophie Hyde’s next feature after Animals . McCormack will take on the title role of Leo Grande, a sex worker in his 20s hired by Nancy Stokes (Thompson). Nancy yearns for some adventure, human connection and good sex, which she was robbed of in her stable but stale marriage. To make things right, the ex-teacher devises a plan and hires the services of Leo Grande for a night of bliss. Filming is set to begin in March in Norwich, UK, under Covid guidelines. Pic is being produced by Debbie Gray at Genesius Pictures. Cornerstone, who first brought the film to market at the virtual AFM, is handling international sales and distribution, and co-repping US rights with CAA Media Finance. … [Read more...] about Daryl McCormack Joins Emma Thompson In Sophie Hyde’s ‘Good Luck To You, Leo Grande’
Anya Taylor-Joy Scores First Career Golden Globe For ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ Thanks Creator Scott Frank “For Trusting Me With Beth”
It was “checkmate” for Anya Taylor-Joy at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards as the Queen’s Gambit star secured her first career win on Sunday. During Sunday’s award’s ceremony, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the Peaky Blinders and New Mutants actress took home the best actress in a limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television prize. In the Netflix series created by Scott Frank and Allan Scott, Taylor-Joy leads as the highly skilled, yet self-destructive chess prodigy Beth Harmon. Taylor-Joy acts alongside Chloe Pirrie, Bill Camp and Marcin Dorocinski. Upon receiving the her first Golden Globe award from Rosie Perez, Taylor-Joy thanked her fellow nominees who she said she has come to know upon watching their projects during lockdown. The Queen’s Gambit star bested fellow nominees Nicole Kidman, Shira Haas, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Cate Blanchett. In her brief acceptance speech she also thanked Netflix, the HFPA and series … [Read more...] about Anya Taylor-Joy Scores First Career Golden Globe For ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ Thanks Creator Scott Frank “For Trusting Me With Beth”
Golden Globes: Brits Bag 40% Of Awards After ‘The Crown’ Cleans Up
The Golden Globes may have been mired in questions about diversity and the odd technical glitch, but one thing’s for sure: It was another good night for the Brits. Continuing the trend for UK talent and projects invading Hollywood award ceremonies, Brits took home 10, or 40%, of the 25 Globes on Sunday night after bagging a quarter of the nominations . This included six of the 11 television awards and four of the 14 movie prizes. If the British charge was led by anything, it was The Crown , the Netflix series that has Blighty stamped into its DNA. Peter Morgan’s royal drama put in an imperious performance with four prizes, not least best TV drama. There were also statues for Gillian Anderson, for her performance as Margaret Thatcher; Josh O’Connor, for his second turn as Prince Charles; and newcomer Emma Corrin for playing Princes Diana. Meanwhile, Anya Taylor-Joy won best actress in a limited TV series for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit . Taylor-Joy has both … [Read more...] about Golden Globes: Brits Bag 40% Of Awards After ‘The Crown’ Cleans Up