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The Season 5 finale of Slow Horses reveals that Jackson Lamb's traumatic past, hinted at through scars, might be true, with Gary Oldman's wife influencing the storytelling. Lamb's complex relationship with River Cartwright and his own mysterious history are central themes, leaving River in a conflicted state about his future at Slough House.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are fans of Harry Potter, with William recently knighting actor Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black, at Windsor Castle, highlighting their admiration for the films and Oldman's career.
David Beckham and Gary Oldman were knighted in King Charles' birthday honours list, recognizing their contributions in sports and film respectively, alongside other notable figures in arts and charity.
Gary Oldman was knighted by King Charles III for his contributions to drama, joining other notable figures in the arts and entertainment industry who received various honors in the birthday honors list, including Samantha Morton, Adjoa Andoh, and Elaine Paige.
Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 film "Bram Stoker's Dracula" is a visually striking adaptation of the gothic novel, reimagining Dracula as a tragic war hero. The film, brought to Coppola by Winona Ryder, features Gary Oldman as the titular vampire and utilizes turn-of-the-century camera techniques to pay homage to early cinema. Known for its erotic visuals and Oscar-winning costumes by Eiko Ishioka, the film explores themes of love, loss, and time, reflecting Coppola's personal and artistic journey.
Actor Gary Oldman credits his roles in the Harry Potter and Batman film franchises for helping him through a difficult period following a messy divorce and custody battle. Playing characters like Sirius Black and Jim Gordon allowed him to earn a substantial income while being able to spend more time with his children. Oldman, who has been married five times, has faced allegations of alcohol addiction and physical abuse in the past, which he has vehemently denied. His son, Gulliver, recently penned an open letter defending his father and expressing his admiration for him.
The third season of "Slow Horses," starring Gary Oldman, proves to be the best yet, maintaining the balance between bumbling and heroism. Adapted from Mick Herron's novel "Real Tigers," the season follows the team at Slough House as they become collateral damage in an old MI-5 case. The search for a controversial secret agency file leads to a turf war between MI-5 members, while the Slow Horses continue to prove their worth. With its high-level execution, the show has the potential to adapt all of the books in the series.
Slow Horses Season 3 on Apple TV+ delivers an excellent espionage thriller with a mix of wry humor, intrigue, action, and tight ensemble storytelling. The show stands out by focusing on terrible spies and wallowing in shabbiness, with Gary Oldman's performance as the flabby, unwashed spymaster Jackson Lamb being a standout. The six-episode season maintains a strong pace, develops its supporting cast, and delivers tense drama punctuated with laughs. Overall, Slow Horses Season 3 is a fair-play mystery that continues to shine in its darkly comedic portrayal of misfit MI5 agents.
Cillian Murphy has received his first BAFTA TV Awards nomination in the Leading Actor category for his role as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders. He is joined by fellow first-time nominee Gary Oldman for his performance in Slow Horses. Other nominees include Ben Whishaw, Martin Freeman, Chaske Spencer, and Taron Egerton. Daniel Radcliffe also received his first BAFTA TV Award nomination for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.