'THE HOMECOMING' reviews start 14th November 2015
New footage on YouTube - Technical rehearsals
'THE HOMECOMING' - NEW FOOTAGE UP ON YOUTUBE!
With The Homecoming due to open on 14th November, check out YouTube for photo-shoot footage!
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JOHN SIMM & AMANDA DREW on the Lorraine Kelly show, ITV, 14th July
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NEW VIDEO FOOTAGE from The National Theatre - John Simm & Mark Gatiss interviewed for 'Three Days in the Country' which opens at the Lyttleton on 21st July :
News - June 2015
Plenty of news to report this month!
A Return to the Stage
First of all, booking has been open for a while for 'Three Days In The Country' which runs from 21st July for a limited period at The National Theatre (Lyttleon), an adaptation from the Russian play 'A Month in the Country' by Ivan Turgenev . It is not yet known which character John will play. There are still some tickets available:
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/three-days-in-the-country
Rehearsal images may go online in July, date TBC.
Magic Alex play Camden Barfly
In their first live gig for at least ten years, Magic Alex turned in a well-attended performance at the Barfly on 25th June. Rumour has it (from the band's Facebook Page!) that more gigs will follow, including north of London, dates/venues TBC. Here are a few images (if you were there and took pictures -or video footage- and would like to share them, please email admin@johnsimmonline.com , with the heading 'Magic Alex Barfly', thank you! There are also two short video excerpts on our Vimeo site: JSO on vimeo
A Return to the Stage
First of all, booking has been open for a while for 'Three Days In The Country' which runs from 21st July for a limited period at The National Theatre (Lyttleon), an adaptation from the Russian play 'A Month in the Country' by Ivan Turgenev . It is not yet known which character John will play. There are still some tickets available:
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/three-days-in-the-country
Rehearsal images may go online in July, date TBC.
Magic Alex play Camden Barfly
In their first live gig for at least ten years, Magic Alex turned in a well-attended performance at the Barfly on 25th June. Rumour has it (from the band's Facebook Page!) that more gigs will follow, including north of London, dates/venues TBC. Here are a few images (if you were there and took pictures -or video footage- and would like to share them, please email admin@johnsimmonline.com , with the heading 'Magic Alex Barfly', thank you! There are also two short video excerpts on our Vimeo site: JSO on vimeo
'The Locksmith' to be released on DVD in October!
Excellent news - one of John's early dramas, in which he played opposite the late Warren Clarke, is due to be released on DVD. If you haven't seen this early example of John's work, you are in for a treat! John plays a young drug addict and thief. Available for pre-order on Amazon
Excellent news - one of John's early dramas, in which he played opposite the late Warren Clarke, is due to be released on DVD. If you haven't seen this early example of John's work, you are in for a treat! John plays a young drug addict and thief. Available for pre-order on Amazon
'Code of A Killer' coming soon to ITV! watch the trailer here:
News & Forum |
9th June 2014:
Filming wraps on 'Intruders' Series One
According to Director Daniel Stamm's twitter feed , filming wrapped on 'Intruders' Series One on 8th June. John Simm wasn't at the wrap party - he finished filming a week earlier and is now back in Derbyshire for his second stint on 'The Village' Series 2.
'Intruders' is set to air in August in the USA, while tweets from author Michael Marshall Smith seem to suggest that it will air on BBC2 mid-September.
BBC America have released four trailers (or teasers as they're called across the pond) to whet our appetites:
Trailer One Trailer Two Trailer 3 Trailer 4
Here are some highlights from various twitter feeds during filming: (all photo credits to the individuals concerned - John Simm, Daryl Shuttleworth, James Frain, Millie Brown, Mira Sorvino) :
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'Prey' - new crime drama for ITV
Filming completed in January 2014 for a new three-part drama starring John Simm . From the pen of writer Chris Lunt, produced by Red Production company ( 'Exile') and directed by Nick Murphy, ( 'Occupation', 'The Awakening', 'Blood' and 'Prey'.) 'Prey' tells the story of well-liked Detective Constable Marcus Farrow (John Simm) who is found at the scene of a brutal crime and wrongly accused and arrested. He escapes from custody and must try to prove his innocence before he is apprehended by his colleagues. Daniel Pemberton provides the soundtrack. Photography by Ben Blackall .
'Prey' premiered on Monday, 28th April 2014, as part of ITV's spring package, to rave reviews. Following transmission, Peter Fincham, Director of ITV programmes, told The Radio Times that he would like to commission a second series. Watch this space, or follow us on Twitter for more news ...
For a fan-made video that impressed both the writer and director of 'Prey', follow the link
Updated 28th March 2014 - first look trailer:
'Prey' premiered on Monday, 28th April 2014, as part of ITV's spring package, to rave reviews. Following transmission, Peter Fincham, Director of ITV programmes, told The Radio Times that he would like to commission a second series. Watch this space, or follow us on Twitter for more news ...
For a fan-made video that impressed both the writer and director of 'Prey', follow the link
Updated 28th March 2014 - first look trailer:
Update 17/05/2014: 'Prey' is now available on iTunes, and the DVD was released on 2 June.
Photograph by Ben Blackall: http://www.benblackall.co.uk/tv#h1a69a959
Photograph by Ben Blackall: http://www.benblackall.co.uk/tv#h1a69a959
Photograph by Ben Blackall: http://www.benblackall.co.uk/tv#h1a69a959
Viewer Ratings for episode one of 'The Village'
Episode One was a clear ratings winner with 6.35m, a slightly more than 25% share and beating 'Foyles War' (5.5m). Series two begins production in March 2014. John will reprise his role as John Middleton, father of main character Bert Middleton.
'The Village' to air commencing Sunday 31st March on BBC1, 9pm
Here is a link to the short version of the official trailer and the music used in it: The Village Trailer and a link to the official BBC Press Pack (WARNING - EPISODE SYNOPSIS' ARE VERY SPOILERY!) media pack and
another to an article/interview with the owner of the farm used in the series: Edale Farm and finally, a discussion about the series and audio clip of John as John Middleton in episode one : BBC Front Row
another to an article/interview with the owner of the farm used in the series: Edale Farm and finally, a discussion about the series and audio clip of John as John Middleton in episode one : BBC Front Row
Book tickets:
The Hothouse with John Simm and Simon Russell Beale from 4th May
More details about The Hothouse coming soon. Please follow @traftransformed for info about the play and the season. twitter.com/lloydjamie/sta…
— Jamie Lloyd (@lloydjamie) March 15, 2013
The Hothouse #Pinter
— John Simm (@john_simm) March 15, 2013
#JohnSimm @daylesfordfarmFrom Rebel to The Prince of Denmark#Talented shar.es/ev8m9 via @sharethis
— Alison Jane Reid (@AlisonJaneReid) March 14, 2013
Writer Peter Moffat & one of the stars of our upcoming drama #TheVillage @nicomirallegro, after tonight's screening: twitter.com/BBCOne/status/…
— BBC One (@BBCOne) March 11, 2013
'The Village' to air on Sundays, BBC1 from Easter Sunday
Me and Mr G having an Equine day orf. (Pic by Mr Beesley) LIFE ON MAREStwitter.com/maxbeesley7/st…”
— John Simm (@john_simm) February 16, 2013
28th January 2013:
Filming for 'Mad Dogs' series 4 under way...
Filming began on the two-part finale of Sky1's 'Mad Dogs' at the end of January, with the cast (John Simm, Philip Glenister, Marc Warren and Max Beesley) all flying out to Cape Town, South Africa. News from the location has been thin on the ground, with John tweeting a pool-side image with the tag "Location, location, location..." and Max commenting more recently that it was "looking good so far!"
'Mad Dogs' series 3 is due to air on Sky1 in April, though no exact date has yet been given.
John Simm filming 'The Village' for BBC Television in Derbyshire. Photo courtesy of John Simm Society.
20th December 2012 - filming wraps on 'The Village'
John Simm @john_simm
Goodbye Derbyshire. It's been... COLD but nice. worked with lovely scripts and talented people. It's on in Spring 2013 i think. #TheVillage
20 DecJohn Simm @john_simm
Wrapped on 'The Village'. @NicoMirallegro @matt_stokoe @AlfiexStewart@CharlieBMurphy @EmilyBeecham @Ainsley_Howard @rupert_evans#merryxmas
Above image from filming thanks to http://blog.johnsimmsociety.com/
April 24th 2012 - BAFTA nomination for 'Exile'
John Simm has been nominated in the Leading Actor category for his role as journalist Tom Ronstadt in BBC drama 'Exile' http://www.bafta.org/television/awards/ The award ceremony will take place at London's South Bank on Sunday May 27th 2012.
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult
John Simm - Exile
Joseph Gilgun - This is England ’88
John Simm @john_simm
Goodbye Derbyshire. It's been... COLD but nice. worked with lovely scripts and talented people. It's on in Spring 2013 i think. #TheVillage
20 DecJohn Simm @john_simm
Wrapped on 'The Village'. @NicoMirallegro @matt_stokoe @AlfiexStewart@CharlieBMurphy @EmilyBeecham @Ainsley_Howard @rupert_evans#merryxmas
Above image from filming thanks to http://blog.johnsimmsociety.com/
April 24th 2012 - BAFTA nomination for 'Exile'
John Simm has been nominated in the Leading Actor category for his role as journalist Tom Ronstadt in BBC drama 'Exile' http://www.bafta.org/television/awards/ The award ceremony will take place at London's South Bank on Sunday May 27th 2012.
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult
John Simm - Exile
Joseph Gilgun - This is England ’88
Update:
To the regret of many, John did not win in his category; the award went to his friend Dominic West (with whom John appeared in 'The Devil's Whore' in 2008) for his role as Fred West in 'Appropriate Adult'. John congratulated Dominic on his win the following day on his Twitter feed.
To the regret of many, John did not win in his category; the award went to his friend Dominic West (with whom John appeared in 'The Devil's Whore' in 2008) for his role as Fred West in 'Appropriate Adult'. John congratulated Dominic on his win the following day on his Twitter feed.