Film star Nick Frost heads to American TV screens in May, with the debut of his new series, "Mr. Sloane."
Set in 1969, the series (part comedy, part drama) opens with Frost's character, Jeremy Sloane, at his lowest. His wife (played by "Broadchurch's" Olivia Colman) has left him, most of his friends are jerks, and he's lost his job. The opening sequence finds him trying to end it all, until the rope snaps. His next move is to carry on living and with it comes chages. Very quickly, a door opens when he gets a call offering him a ...
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Set in 1969, the series (part comedy, part drama) opens with Frost's character, Jeremy Sloane, at his lowest. His wife (played by "Broadchurch's" Olivia Colman) has left him, most of his friends are jerks, and he's lost his job. The opening sequence finds him trying to end it all, until the rope snaps. His next move is to carry on living and with it comes chages. Very quickly, a door opens when he gets a call offering him a ...
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- 5/7/2015
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (Access Hollywood)
- Access Hollywood
Of the trio who gave us Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End, only Nick Frost has really had a hard time creating a name for himself on his own. Simon Pegg has appeared in the Star Trek and Mission Impossible series, while Edgar Wright has given us Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and was attached to Marvel’s Ant Man until he wasn't. By contrast, Nick Frost hasn’t had much opportunity to create a name for himself stateside, though he’s had a fair bit of success as the lead in the rather funny Sky TV series Mr. Sloane. For Frost, Cuban Fury was supposed to be his chance to prove his leading man chops. He succeeds, but unfortunately it’s in a rather predictable dance comedy that’s oddly light on both dance and comedy. Nick Frost could easily become a big name for comedy lovers in America,...
- 10/24/2014
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Right now, the words “Edgar Wright” are synonymous with “not directing Ant-Man.” It’s gotta be tough for the director, not only to have sunk so many years into a film only to end up walking away, but to be bombarded by Peyton Reed this and Peyton Reed that any time he opens an internet browser. At least Wright’s moving on in a healthy fashion. Deadline reports that the English film wonder has decided on his next project. The title? Baby Driver. The details? Practically nonexistant. Here’s an exhaustive list of what we know so far: Baby Driver will team Wright with producer Nira Park and Working Title Films (this is superb news, as the same pairing brought us Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End). It will probably have nothing to do with Simon Pegg or Nick Frost (they’re busy enough as it is – Frost has a TV show...
- 7/22/2014
- by Adam Bellotto
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
As previously reported, Sherlock's new protege chick, Kitty Winters, is going to show up on the scene in the upcoming "Elementary" season 3. Now, thanks to TV Line, we have a face to go with the character as actress ,Ophelia Lovibond (left), is all set to play her. It's also reported that Kitty will rival Joan Watson played by Lucy Liu. Kitty’s reasons for partnering with Sherlock, are nebulous and her new arrangement with him will have continuous repercussions for his relationship with Joan. It's speculated that Sherlock and Kitty are going to connect in England before heading back to the States. Ophelia Lovibond's acting credits include roles in the 2012 Encore miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel and the six-part UK comedy Mr. Sloane. She also co-starred in the films: Nowhere Boy, No Strings Attached and Mr. Popper’s Penguins. She's set to appear in the new Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy...
- 7/12/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
It’s your new competition, my dear Watson!
TVLine has learned exclusively that English actress Ophelia Lovibond is joining Elementary‘s upcoming third season in the recurring role of Kitty Winter, Sherlock’s (Jonny Lee Miller) new protégé and a rival to her predecessor, Joan (Lucy Liu).
Kitty’s reasons for partnering with Sherlock are nebulous and her new arrangement with him will have ongoing repercussions for his relationship with Joan.
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TVLine has learned exclusively that English actress Ophelia Lovibond is joining Elementary‘s upcoming third season in the recurring role of Kitty Winter, Sherlock’s (Jonny Lee Miller) new protégé and a rival to her predecessor, Joan (Lucy Liu).
Kitty’s reasons for partnering with Sherlock are nebulous and her new arrangement with him will have ongoing repercussions for his relationship with Joan.
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- 7/10/2014
- TVLine.com
It's a TV interview special on the Empire Podcast this week, with Orange Is The New Black's Taylor Schilling and Jason Biggs causing a riot in the podbooth and Mr. Sloane's writer/director Bob Weide somehow resisting the undeniable urge to do the same.On the reviewing block are 22 Jump Street, Grace Of Monaco and Fruitvale Station, while in the news department Star Wars directors, Thanos voices and Jupiter Ascending's date change all get a good going over. You'll also learn which young directors the team are most excited about...P.S. You can check out our podcast photo gallery here and subscribe to the Empire Podcast via our iTunes page or this handy RSS feed. You can subscribe to the magazine for just £18 here if you like it in paper form, or here if you prefer things digitally. ...
- 6/6/2014
- EmpireOnline
Sky Atlantic HD‘s six-episode comedy series from writer/director Robert B. Weide (Curb Your Enthusiasm), has added five cast members to join Nick Frost who’s playing the titular Mr. Sloane. Olivia Colman (Broadchurch, Hyde Park On Hudson), Ophelia Lovibond (Mr. Popper’s Penguins), Peter Serafinowicz (The Muppets… Again!) and Lawry Lewin (Horrible Histories) have boarded the bittersweet 1960s-set romantic comedy that centers on Frost’s buttoned-down man in crisis. Shooting is underway in London for a 2014 airdate. Sky Atlantic has been pushing deeper into original series, recently partnersing with Starz on drama Fortitude, with Canal Plus on The Tunnel and with BBC America on biopic Fleming. This is Weide’s first UK series. He’ll write and direct all six episodes of Mr. Sloane with Aschlin Ditta (The Catherine Tate Show) and Oliver Lansley (Whites) as co-writers on two episodes. Mr. Sloane is a co-production between Weide’s...
- 4/12/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
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