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Jonathan is set to appear on RTE’s Late Late Show, airing this Friday.
Rhys Meyers set to spice things up for Late Late’s opening show
By Melanie Finn
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
IRISH movie hunk Jonathan Rhys Meyers is the headline guest for the return of the Late Late Show this Friday.
In what’s being hailed as a considerable coup for the show’s producers, Rhys Meyers will feature in a lengthy interview, which RTE hope will pull in massive audience numbers for the show’s return from the summer break.
The first show will be broadcast live from the stunning new state-of-the-art Opera House Opera House in Wexford in a special one-off before returning to its usual home in Montrose.
That’s why the show’s chiefs were especially keen to pull in an A-list name to kickstart the inaugural programme of the autumn in style.
“Rhys Meyers really is one of the biggest stars that Ireland has ever produced and everyone’s fascinated by him,” said a source.
“Women absolutely love him and guys respect him because he’s also a very talented actor, so there’s no doubt he’s a popular choice when it comes to interviewees.”
The Cork native starred in massive hits like Match Point and Bend it Like Beckham before returning to Dublin to film the popular €25m series, The Tudors.
Production on the third series is currently underway in Ireland, with America’s Showtime bosses expected to green-light a fourth series.
Source: Evening Herald
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Supports HOPE
18th August 2008
The HOPE Foundations 24-hour volunteer fast was launched today by HOPE ambassador Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. HOPE, who work for the street children of Kolkata, are organising the 24-hour fast in conjunction with the National Day of Volunteering ‘Give it A Swirl Day’, which will take place on Friday the 26th of September 2008.
HOPE is encouraging everyone nationally to get involved, get sponsored and get fasting! The foundation is hoping to have over 2,500 people abstaining on the day for the abused and abandoned street children of Kolkata.
Taking a break from his work on The Tudors to support this worthwhile event, Jonathan urged people to get involved with the fast adding, “Together we can make a difference”.
He continued: “The support of the worlds children must be nourished and by doing so everyone will benefit.” HOPE is calling on all those interested to join them on the 24-Hour Sponsored Fast and help HOPE’s work with the most vulnerable in our society - the forgotten street children of Kolkata.
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From the Hollywood Reporter comes some casting news about season 3 of “The Tudors”:
Joss Stone is joining ‘The Tudors’
British soul singer to play Anne of Cleves
By Nellie Andreeva
Aug 5, 2008, 12:00 AM ET
In her first major acting gig, British soul and R&B singer Joss Stone is joining the cast of Showtime’s drama “The Tudors” for its upcoming third season.
Stone will play Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII (Rhys Meyers).
A daughter of a German nobleman, Anne was betrothed to Henry in a marriage treaty between the Cleves Court and the king’s chancellor after Henry was shown a portrait of her.
Upon Anne’s arrival to England, Henry was disappointed in her looks and soon found a legal way to have the marriage annulled.
According to Showtime, the upcoming season of the racy royal drama will follow the king as he weds third queen Jane Seymour (Anita Briem) and then Anne of Cleves.
Added 5 more images from the set of season three of “The Tudors”. These are of Jonathan while on a break from the set at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin the other day.
Also added a new article from the BBC to the Press archive. Season two of “The Tudors” begins airing on BBC Two in the UK tonight.
From the Daily Mail comes our first glimpse of Jonathan as Henry VIII in season three of “The Tudors”. The two new images show Jonathan arriving on set in costume to film a scene at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin.
Just in time for Jonathan’s birthday yesterday, The Daily Mail published an excellent interview with Jonathan and a stunning photo shoot that you must check out!
From the Vancouver Sun comes details about the future of “The Tudors”. Robert Greenblatt, entertainment president of Showtime says the series will likely last 4 seasons total. Currently, “The Tudors” is filming it’s 3rd season in Dublin. This would leave one final season to film next summer.
More details and possible spoilers after the jump.
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The Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced today. “The Tudors” only received 2 nominations for Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series and Outstanding Costumes For A Series. Funny they were nominated for Outstanding Casting but no actors were recognized for their work on the series. Sadly, even Peter O’Toole got snubbed. What a shame!
Added 27 new images to the Gallery from various old and more recent events. Jonathan has been busy. He attended the 10th Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball to benefit Elton John’s Aids Foundation and was recently in Paris for Fashion Week to support friend and designer John Galliano.
A new Irish comedy titled “A Film With Me in It” premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival yesterday. It features a cameo by Jonathan! Director Neil Jordan also makes a cameo appearance. The sypnosis:
A dissolute scriptwriter and a struggling actor accidentally become embroiled in a seemingly inescapable web of murder and lies. Desperately trying to take control of their situation, Dylan Moran and Mark Doherty shine as the two helpless victims of fate. With Keith Allen providing a hilarious turn as their gruff landlord, this blackly comic thriller is a joy that keeps you laughing and guessing right up until the last minute.
Sources: 59walnut56, Variety, Edinburgh Film Festival, Screen Daily
