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Matt Smith has been cast as a villain in the upcoming 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' directed by Shawn Levy, set to release in 2027. The film is a standalone story focusing on new characters, set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker,' and features other stars like Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth.
Matt Smith has been cast in a villain role in Shawn Levy's upcoming Star Wars film 'Starfighter,' set to release on May 28, 2027. Smith, known for 'House of the Dragon' and 'Doctor Who,' was previously considered for a role in 'Rise of Skywalker' but did not participate. The film also stars Ryan Gosling, and the production is still casting a female antagonist.
Matt Smith has been cast as a villain in Lucasfilm's upcoming Star Wars film 'Starfighter,' starring Ryan Gosling, set to release on May 28, 2027. The film is set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker' and will be directed by Shawn Levy, with Mia Goth also starring.
Sky has released a first-look image of Matt Smith as Bunny Munro in the TV adaptation of Nick Cave's novel "The Death of Bunny Munro." The series, set to air next year, follows Bunny Munro, a lothario dealing with the aftermath of his wife's suicide, as he embarks on a chaotic road trip with his son across Southern England. The adaptation is written by Pete Jackson and directed by Isabella Eklöf, with Nick Cave serving as an executive producer.
Sky has released a first-look image of Matt Smith in the upcoming six-part limited series "The Death of Bunny Munro," based on Nick Cave's novel. The series, written by Pete Jackson and directed by Isabella Eklöf, features Smith as Bunny Munro, a sex-addicted salesman dealing with his wife's suicide while on a road trip with his son. The show is set to air on Sky Atlantic and Now in 2025.
Matt Smith stars as the titular character in Sky's upcoming series "The Death of Bunny Munro," based on Nick Cave's novel. The show, described as a "wild cautionary tale" and a "tender portrait of a father and son," follows sex-addicted salesman Bunny Munro and his son on a chaotic road trip across Southern England after the suicide of Bunny's wife. The series, set to premiere in 2025, features a cast including Sarah Greene and Johann Myers, and is produced by Clerkenwell Films in association with Sky Studios.
The fifth episode of "House of the Dragon" Season 2 features a bizarre sex dream involving Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and a woman who turns out to be his deceased mother, pushing the show's incestuous themes to new extremes. This unsettling scene occurs while Daemon is experiencing hallucinations at Harrenhal, possibly influenced by the witchy Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin). Despite the Targaryen family's history of incest, this parent-child scenario is particularly taboo.
The cast of "House of the Dragon," including Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, and Matt Smith, teased that Season 2 will lean more into the formula of "Game of Thrones," featuring more exploration of different worlds within Westeros. Cooke mentioned her character Queen Alicent Hightower will be seen outside the castle, while D'Arcy highlighted that grief will be a significant theme. The new season premieres on HBO on June 16.
Emma D'Arcy revealed that filming the second season of HBO's "House of the Dragon" felt "kind of lonely" due to the cast being separated for individual storylines, unlike the close-knit experience of the first season. The new season will see characters like Rhaenyra, Daemon, and Alicent scattered across Westeros, which required the actors to shoot fewer scenes together. Despite the separation, D'Arcy and co-stars Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke expressed their fondness for each other and the challenges of adapting to the new dynamics. The show premieres on June 16 on Max.
Emma D'Arcy and Matt Smith discuss the emotional turmoil and strained relationships in House Of The Dragon's second season, which picks up after the tragic events of the season one finale. The new episodes will explore the impact of grief on Rhaenyra and Daemon's marriage, as well as the ongoing conflict between Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower. The show returns to HBO on June 16.
Matt Smith shared his initial doubts about "House of the Dragon" due to market saturation and audience changes, but ultimately embraced the role. He also reflected on almost turning down "Doctor Who" and expressed his sadness over losing Emma D'Arcy as a scene partner in Season 2. Co-creator Ryan Condal hinted that the new season will pick up right after Season 1, with a more continuous and explosive narrative.
Matt Smith discusses his role as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" Season 2, highlighting the character's complexities and his own journey as an actor. Smith reflects on Daemon's potential as a vampire, his chaotic nature, and the challenges of playing a "weaker" version of the character. He also touches on his past roles, the pressures of working on high-profile projects, and his aspirations for future work. The new season promises more methodical pacing and deeper character exploration, with Daemon facing personal and political crises.
Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip in The Crown, suggested that the series may have helped people empathize with the royal family and modernize their image. He shared anecdotes about his role and revealed that Prince Harry called him "grandad" after watching the show. Smith also hinted at a possible return to Doctor Who, saying "never say never."
Production has begun on the second season of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, with a first look at the set released. Showrunner Ryan Condal teased that all the favorite characters will be back, conspiring at council tables, marching with their armies, and riding their dragons into battle. The cast includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. The first season received critical acclaim, and HBO bosses will be hoping for similar success with the next batch of episodes.