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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 – … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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