The Guardian Sam Wollaston 27 Sep 2019 John Simm: ‘I don’t feel anything when I film any more’ From his Life on Mars cop to Crime and Punishment’s Raskolnikov, Simm does a fine line in the troubled and conflicted. Next up? Macbeth John Simm doesn’t do any of that superstition nonsense. It’s not the Scottish …
Virgin Radio UK Chris Evans Breakfast Show 4 Sep 2019 Listen below as Chris Evans chats with BAFTA-nominated acting royalty John Simm about making his debut at Chichester Festival Theatre in the title role of Macbeth, plus his upcoming role in the new prequel series to Game of Thrones. Play Radio Interview (00:17:16):
Love Talkin’ Nicola Stephenson 23 May 2019 This weeks Box Set Go! features the awesome John Simm talking Taxi Driver, The Wizard Of Oz, Blade Runner and Back to the Future. Find it at love https://t.co/mNYt3tKi9w or look for lovetalkin wherever you get your podcasts. ❤️🌈… https://t.co/yA3OrU9qZG — nicola stephenson (@nicstep) May 23, 2019 Actress …
Entertainment Weekly Nick Romano 27 March 2019 Game of Thrones prequel cast expands with five new series regulars More pieces to this puzzle have been found as five new series regulars join the cast of HBO’s untitled Game of Thrones prequel pilot. Marquis Rodriquez, John Simm, Richard McCabe, John Heffernan, and Dixie Egerickx will star opposite Naomi Watts and add to the …
Variety (EXCLUSIVE) Stewart Clarke 22 March 2019 John Simm plays a rabble-rousing populist politician in Cold Courage and Lionsgate has stepped up and taken international rights to the series. Based on the series of novels by Pekka Hiltunen, the drama is billed as the biggest yet out of Finland and will bow on the Viaplay streaming service in …
Spotlight 22 March 2019 Spotlight, the home of casting and connecting talented performers with exciting roles since 1927, interviews John Simm on Being an Actor. “Be confident. Never stop learning. Always watch, always read” – Actor John Simm talks to Spotlight about how he got started, what drew him to acting, dealing with the highs …
Thank Folk For That 21 Feb 2019 The Leisure Society have shared their video for new single God Has Taken A Vacation, featuring esteemed actor (and friend of the band), John Simm. Speaking on his involvement with the video, Simm said: “When I first heard ‘God Has Taken A Vacation’, I knew I had to …
The Casting Directors’ Guild 12 February 2019 The UK’s top Casting Directors were honoured on Tuesday 12 February 2019, at the inaugural CDG Casting Awards presented in partnership with Spotlight. Held at Ham Yard Hotel, London and attended by leading casting directors, actors, producers and directors from across the entertainment industry. This new event was …
Chichester Festival Theatre 21 Sep- 26 Oct Present fears Are less than horrible imaginings Book Tickets for Macbeth (Priority booking from 24 Feb, General booking from 2 March) Much celebrated for his forthright bravery, Macbeth is a state hero. After the bloody defeat of a rebel army, he encounters a trio of strangers who predict …
Viaplay News 30 January 2019 Filming has begun on Viaplay’s original Finnish series Cold Courage with both Finnish stars and international actors. Nordic Entertainment Group has started the production of the original Viaplay series Cold Courage, whith Finnish and international top names such as Pihla Viitala, John Simm and Jakob Eklund. The series is based …
CommingSoon.net Kylie Hemmert 9 January 2019 Amazon Studios has released the official trailer for their upcoming thrilling drama White Dragon, starring John Simm (Doctor Who, Life on Mars). Check out the trailer below, as well as the key art and photos in the gallery! White Dragon – Official Trailer | Prime Video White Dragon follows a …
BBC Radio 2 Jo Whiley 16 Jan 2019 John talks with Jo Whiley about doing Harold Pinter plays, Party Time and Celebration, plus what projects he has up next. Play Radio Interview (00:11:17): Music Played New Order – Temptation – THE EDGE OF THE EIGHTIES (VARIOUS ARTISTS). SONY BMG. David Bowie – TVC 15 – …
Showmasters Presents London Comic Con Spring National Hall Olympia London 2-3 March 2019 We are delighted to announce that JOHN SIMM will be at #LCCSpring on Sat 2nd March 2019! John Simm is well known for his performances in #DoctorWho , #LifeonMars, #Strangers, @ITV‘s #Collateral and @BBC‘s #Trauma. Tickets are available to book now: https://t.co/SPvElzg7vk …
Abbey marks the Centenary of the Armistice Westminster Abbey 11 Nov 2018 Sean Fletcher talks to John Simm about the importance of being a part of the World War One centenary of the Armistice and of his great grandfather who was involved in the Lancashire Regiment. Her Majesty The Queen and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier …
6 Music Celebrates The White Album BBC Radio 6 Music 14 Oct 2018 Ahead of its 50th birthday, Martin Freeman hosts the ultimate listening party of the Beatles’ ground breaking double album The White Album. Martin is joined by a panel of expert fans including actor John Simm, musician The Anchoress (also of Manic Street …
Fabric Magazine October 2018 Issue Liz Skone James Exclusive Interview: John Simm Star of the Small Screen With one of the most recognisable faces on the small screen, John Simm has rarely been unemployed since graduating from drama school. We caught up to chat latest roles, career goals and dealing with fame… –> read more …
The Independent James Rampton 9 September 2018 Nothing stops for filming in Hong Kong. As we slalom our way through the crowds of people crammed into the exceptionally busy fish market at Lau Fau Shan, it’s a struggle to keep up with the cameras capturing a scene for the new ITV thriller Strangers. In it, John …
BBC Radio 2 – The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Chris Evans 7 Sep 2018 John Simm shares secrets from his new TV drama Strangers. Also in the studio with Chris Evans are Jamie Oliver, Jack Black and indie rock band Razorlight. Play radio interview (00:13:12): Strangers begins on ITV at 9 pm on Mon 10 …
Evening Standard Craig Mclean 7 September 2018 It’s back-to-school in Muswell Hill. Teens with shoulder-slung pouches are having one last cruise on The Broadway; pre-teens are wolfing a final lunch with a frazzled parent. And, for one neighbourhood dad, it’s back to work. John Simm has had the summer off, enjoying the heat, the World Cup, …
BBC Radio 4 – Front Row Stig Abell 3 Sep 2018 John Simm stars in new ITV drama Strangers starring as a man who has to fly to Hong Kong to identify his wife’s body, only to discover she has a secret other life. Stig Abell talks to John Simm about filming the thriller in …
Orange Tree Theatre Philip Glenister and John Simm In Conversation BOOK NOW for Sun 16th Sep 2018 19:00 Philip Glenister and John Simm are reunited following the hugely popular TV series Life on Mars, Mad Dogs, Prey and State of Play for an exclusive In Conversation at the Orange Tree. With just half of the OT’s income coming from ticket sales, the …
Theatres Trust Ambassadors 27 Jun 2018 “As a young actor attending College in Blackpool, I appeared in three productions at ‘The Blackpool Grand Theatre’, It was the first theatre stage I ever appeared on, and because of that wonderful old place I have been in love with theatre ever since. The Theatres Trust supports The …
Pinter at the Pinter Party Time/Celebration 20 December – 26 January 2019 The Jamie Lloyd Company presents an extraordinary season of Harold Pinter’s one-act plays on the tenth anniversary of the Nobel Prize winner’s death, performed in the theatre that bears his name. Find out in this casting announcement video why John Simm and his …
BFI Southbank Tuesday 24 July 2018 18:00 NFT1 TV preview: Strangers + Q&A with actors John Simm and Emilia Fox, and creators Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood, chaired by ITN’s Nina Hossain — –> BUY TICKETS <– — ITV’s new conspiracy thriller, Strangers is about a British man in Hong Kong searching for the truth about his …
ITV Press Centre 21 Jun 2018 Ambitious and timely conspiracy thriller Strangers, directed by Paul Andrew Williams and written by screenwriting newcomers Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood, has been commissioned for ITV from Two Brothers Pictures, the drama indie established by award winning writers and producers, Harry and Jack Williams (The Missing, Fleabag, One of …
BBC Radio 6 Music Sound and Vision John Simm Playlist 29 April 2018 John Simm DJs some of his favourite tracks compiled especially for 6 Music. Play John Simm Playlist (00:58:19): Music Played The Rolling Stones – Stop Breaking Down – EXILE ON MAIN STREET. UNIVERSAL MUSIC (UK) LIMITED. 16. Paul Simon – Kodachrome – THE PAUL SIMON …
BBC Radio 6 Music Sound and Vision Miranda Sawyer 29 April 2018 John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work. From Human Traffic to Life On Mars to Doctor Who, John Simm is one of the UK’s finest actors. Play radio interview (00:55:55): Music Played The Stone …
Soundtracking with Edith Bowman Edith Bowman 20 Apr 2018 In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The …
The Big Issue Adrian Lobb 12 Feb 2018 Full version of my @BigIssue interview with John Simm now online ahead of his return to TV in #Collateral (BBC2) and #Trauma (ITV) – both are ace, both (ridiculously) start tonight at 9pm… https://t.co/qmdaniYgGJ — Adrian Lobb (@adey70) 12. Februar 2018 Collateral begins at 9pm on BBC …
BBC Radio 6 Music Shaun Keaveny 13 Feb 2018 John Simm joins Shaun to chat about his two new dramas premiering on the same night and time: Trauma on ITV and Collateral on BBC Two. Play radio interview (00:13:14): Trauma starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on ITV and 14 March on Britbox. Collateral starts Monday …
BBC Radio 4 – Loose Ends Loose Ends 10 Feb 2018 Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by John Simm and others for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Play radio interview (00:09:43): Collateral starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on BBC Two and 9 March on Netflix. Trauma starts Monday 12 February, … Continue reading
BBC Radio 2 – The Chris Evans Breakfast Show The Chris Evans Breakfast Show 9 Feb 2018 John Simm spills the beans with Chris Evans on his new ITV drama Trauma and BBC 2 drama Collateral. Play radio interview (00:09:46): Trauma starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on ITV and 14 March on Britbox. Collateral starts … Continue reading
The Jackal Henry Tobias Jones 10 Feb 2018 #JohnSimm is back – and he’s still playing the bad guy. #WhoIsTheJackalhttps://t.co/dM2tEsBrJh — The Jackal Magazine (@thejackalmag) 10. Februar 2018 Portrait by MATT HOLYOAK Collateral airs on BBC2 on February 12 and will be available to download on Netflix March 9. John Simm also stars in Trauma on … Continue reading
Financial Times Hester Lacey 9 Feb 2017 A Q&A with actor John Simm https://t.co/hF4pMTX7cf via @financialtimes — John Simm Society (@JohnSimmSociety) 9 February 2018 © Matt Holyoak/Camera Press John Simm stars in ‘Trauma’ on ITV1 and in ‘Collateral’ on BBC2; both series start on February 12 at 9pm. Collateral also starts March 9 on Netflix … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 30 Oct 2017 Ambitious conspiracy thriller, White Dragon, starring acclaimed British actor John Simm has commenced filming in Hong Kong. Created and written by screenwriting newcomers Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood, White Dragon has been commissioned by ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill, from Two Brothers Pictures, the drama indie established by … Continue reading
MQ: Transforming Mental Health Lucie Horton 10 October 2017 Since we launched our We Swear campaign in January, thousands have sworn to take on mental illness in young people. This World Mental Health Day we’ve got four new famous faces joining the movement – making a stand that it’s time to give a **** about mental … Continue reading
HOPE not hate 20 Apr 2017 .@coldplay thank you for allowing us to use your song on our new campaign video. Thx too to #JohnSimm https://t.co/GtyPD3VdSN — HOPE not hate (@hopenothate) 20. April 2017 Formed in 2004, HOPE not hate is the UK’s largest anti-extremism organisation, campaigning to expose organised hatred and extremism, and working … Continue reading
BBC Radio London My London 11 Feb 2017 Morning all… We had an enjoyable hour in the company of actor John Simm who’s our next guest on My London… John chose 6 tracks that ignited memories of the capital for him and took us on a journey involving moving down to London in the late … Continue reading
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust 27 Jan 2017 For Holocaust Memorial Day 2017, John Simm reads the words of Sigrid Falkenstein. Researching her family history, Sigrid Falkenstein found her aunt’s name – Anna Lehnkering – on a list of 30,000 people who were murdered by the Nazis as part of the Aktion T4 project in the year … Continue reading
Bourbon Universe Ellie 21 June 2016 On the 21st June 2016, I had the opportunity to be present at a Q&A with John Simm at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the heart of London’s West End. John Simm is best known for is roles in TV Shows such as Life on Mars and Doctor Who … Continue reading
Masterclass Tuesday 21st June 2:30-4:00pm Theatre Royal Haymarket For our third Masterclass in June, come on down and see us for an opportunity to put your questions to award winning actor John Simm! About John John Simm’s prolific career encompasses extensive theatre, film & television credits. His theatre work includes Pinter’s The Homecoming and The Hothouse at … Continue reading
Soho Radio 10-12pm David Morrissey and Friends 18 Jan 2016 Be sure to join my on my show on @sohoradio this Monday at 10-Midnight. My guest this week is the great John Simm. — David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) 13. Januar 2016 Play radio interview (00:55:09): Continue reading
Almeida Theatre 17 October 2015 On 14 August, we brought you The Iliad. Sixty-six artists, 18,255 lines of text and audience of more than 50,000 people across the world, watching online or in person at the Almeida and the British Museum. Now, the full capture of all 68 sections of the event is available to … Continue reading
Almeida Theatre Almeida Greeks – The Iliad 14 Aug 2015 – 14 Aug 2015 This summer, [there was] a rare opportunity to experience a reading of Homer’s The Iliad. From morning until night, more than 50 artists [read from] individual sections – beginning at the British Museum and culminating on the Almeida stage with the wrath … Continue reading
Barfly Magic Alex 25 Jun 2015, 7:00 pm BUY TICKETS “There’s only three bands that have ever mattered. Echo & The Bunnymen, The Velvet Underground and Magic Alex” ~ Ian McCulloch, Echo & The Bunnymen Formed in 1995 by childhood friends, vocalist Dean Taylor and guitarist John Simm over the course of the next 12 months … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Drama, Mrs Robinson, I Presume Fri 24 Apr 2015 14:15 “John Simm gives Nichols humility and vulnerability – notably when recounting his origins as a Jewish refugee from Nazism” ~The Stage In 1963, fledgling producer Lawrence Turman read a novel by Charles Webb called The Graduate. He knew he had to … Continue reading
Prolific North 17 Nov 2014 David Prior Full list of winners from the Royal Television Society North West awards Indies from across the region were recognised on Saturday at the Royal Television Society North West awards. Red Production Company took home the Judges’ Award and also saw performers in two of its hit dramas of … Continue reading
Esquire Weekly Issue 51 Amy Raphael 25 September 2014 Esquire Weekly is the 100% original iPad and iPhone magazine from the people who bring you esquire.co.uk. Click the Gallery of circles below to view the digital interview. [To exit Gallery, find and click on the x in upper left corner of viewer] Continue reading
Entertainment Weekly Community Kelly Connolly 23 Aug 2014 John Simm interview: Intruders star says he heard voices on set On BBC America’s new drama Intruders, acclaimed British actor John Simm plays Jack Whelan, a former cop whose life is upended when his wife Amy (Mira Sorvino) disappears under mysterious circumstances. The EW Community talked to … Continue reading
Good morning pop pickers. Dated&Sexist by Magic Alex is LIVE again on iTunes, spotify, etc! https://t.co/RJGwK4ZQ8G http://t.co/VqYKq4qgm9” — John Simm (@john_simm) 3. Juli 2014 About Magic Alex Formed in 1995 by vocalist Dean Taylor (ex lead singer with the brilliantly baggy Cherrydales) and bass player Simon Borkin (from music press darlings Sign Language), over the … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 3 Feb 2018 John Simm and Adrian Lester star in Mike Bartlett’s psychological thriller Trauma for ITV Trauma starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on ITV Can you describe your character? Dan Bowker is a blue-collar factory worker, an honest, loyal hard-working man who loves his wife and children. He is also a … Continue reading
