ITV commissions a second series of contemporary detective drama, Grace
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ITV commissions a second series of contemporary detective drama, Grace

ITV Press Centre4 May 2021 ITV commissions a second series of contemporary detective drama, Grace. Photo: ITV John Simm will return as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a second series of ITV crime drama, Grace. From acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis, Grace is an adaption of international, bestselling author Peter James’ award winning novels. Co-starring Richie Campbell … Continue reading

Production begins on BritBox thriller, Crime
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Production begins on BritBox thriller, Crime

ITVPress Centre30 Apr 2021 Crime, the original crime thriller adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, begins production this week in Edinburgh and Glasgow for a duration of twelve weeks. Marking Welsh’s first adaptation for television, Crime will be exclusive to BritBox and will be available to subscribers in the latter half of 2021. Set in Edinburgh … Continue reading

C21 Podcast Interview: Russell Lewis and Andrew O’Connor discuss Grace starring John Simm
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C21 Podcast Interview: Russell Lewis and Andrew O’Connor discuss Grace starring John Simm

C21 Podcast Jonathan Webdale 19 Nov 2020 Listen -> here or wherever you get your Podcasts. The C21Podcast is out! #Endeavour creator Russell Lewis & exec producer Andrew O’Connor discuss adapting @peterjamesuk‘s #RoyGrace for @ITV starring #JohnSimm Listen via C21 https://t.co/P6mi9sqgb7 Apple https://t.co/93XypjgnTi or Spotify https://t.co/J6fUPvNPVW #ContentLondon pic.twitter.com/gpIhf9L0Zq — C21 Media (@C21Media) November 19, 2020 … Continue reading

Filming commences on highly anticipated new crime drama, Grace, starring John Simm
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Filming commences on highly anticipated new crime drama, Grace, starring John Simm

ITV Press Centre 14 Sep 2020 Filming has commenced on brand new ITV crime drama, Grace, from acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis. Starring acclaimed actor John Simm as tenacious detective Roy Grace, Russell has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels which introduce the audience to Brighton based Detective Superintendent … Continue reading

BritBox UK exclusively premieres Cold Courage starring John Simm
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BritBox UK exclusively premieres Cold Courage starring John Simm

ITV Press Centre 25 Aug 2020 BritBox UK exclusively premieres Cold Courage starring John Simm BritBox UK today announced that Cold Courage, the nail-biting international crime drama starring John Simm, will receive its UK premiere on BritBox where it will be available exclusively from 3rd September 2020. Cold Courage is distributed by Lionsgate. This eight … Continue reading

Find Them Dead – Launch Party Sneak Peek with Message from John Simm
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Find Them Dead – Launch Party Sneak Peek with Message from John Simm

Peter James on Facebook Peter James 16 July 2020 Find Them Dead – Launch Party Sneak Peek Peter James, an International best-selling crime & thriller author, NY Times bestseller & creator of the DS Roy Grace posted on his Facebook: “Just a little snapshot of the virtual launch party we had last week for FIND … Continue reading

Roy Grace TV detective series starring John Simm could start filming in Brighton in September
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Roy Grace TV detective series starring John Simm could start filming in Brighton in September

Worthing Herald Phil Hewitt 24 June 2020 Production has been delayed, but for Peter James, the consolation remains that at least he’s got his Grace. Absolutely the right Grace. Peter, author of the Brighton-based Roy Grace crime novels, is thrilled that John Simm – Macbeth in Chichester last year – is to play him in … Continue reading

ITV commissions Peter James’, Grace, starring John Simm from acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis
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ITV commissions Peter James’, Grace, starring John Simm from acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis

ITV Press Centre 19 Dec 2019 ITV commissions Peter James’, Grace, starring John Simm from acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis and co-produced by Second Act Productions, Tall Story Pictures and Vaudeville Productions Acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis, has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels for ITV from the Roy Grace … Continue reading

Amazon’s White Dragon Series Trailer & Photos Released
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Amazon’s White Dragon Series Trailer & Photos Released

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

Meet John Simm: London Comic Con – Sat 2nd March 2019
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Meet John Simm: London Comic Con – Sat 2nd March 2019

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/SPvElzg7vkContinue reading

Exclusive Interview: John Simm talks to Fabric Magazine about his latest work Strangers
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Exclusive Interview: John Simm talks to Fabric Magazine about his latest work Strangers

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 … Continue reading

Interview:  John Simm discusses his most prominent performances, from ‘Doctor Who’ to Harold Pinter’s ‘The Homecoming’
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Interview: John Simm discusses his most prominent performances, from ‘Doctor Who’ to Harold Pinter’s ‘The Homecoming’

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

Interview with Strangers star John Simm: “I ran away but now I’m back”
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Interview with Strangers star John Simm: “I ran away but now I’m back”

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: John Simm talks about why he’s so often cast as an everyman figure
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BBC Radio 4 Front Row: John Simm talks about why he’s so often cast as an everyman figure

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

TV preview: Strangers + Q&A with actors John Simm and Emilia Fox, and creators Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood
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TV preview: Strangers + Q&A with actors John Simm and Emilia Fox, and creators Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood

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

Strangers Trailer: John Simm, Emilia Fox and Anthony Wong star in ITV’s conspiracy thriller
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Strangers Trailer: John Simm, Emilia Fox and Anthony Wong star in ITV’s conspiracy thriller

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

John Simm: “I wish women ran the whole world, don’t you?”
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John Simm: “I wish women ran the whole world, don’t you?”

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 … Continue reading

Interview: John chats with Shaun Keaveny about New Dramas Collateral and Trauma
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Interview: John chats with Shaun Keaveny about New Dramas Collateral and Trauma

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 … Continue reading

Interview: John Simm Spills the Beans with Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2
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Interview: John Simm Spills the Beans with Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2

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

Interview with John Simm for ITV’s Trauma
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Interview with John Simm for ITV’s Trauma

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

John Simm Films in Hong Kong for ITV’s Ambitious Conspiracy Thriller, White Dragon
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John Simm Films in Hong Kong for ITV’s Ambitious Conspiracy Thriller, White Dragon

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