Olivia Colman

Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ series finds its Darcy, Elizabeth, and Mrs Bennet

Netflix has announced the lead cast for its upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” limited series, with Emma Corrin set to play Elizabeth Bennet and Olivia Colman taking on the role of Mrs Bennet. They will be joined by “Slow Horses” star Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy.
11 April 2025, 11:33 AM

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman to lead ‘The War of the Roses’ remake

British stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman have teamed up for the upcoming remake of the 1989 dark comedy "The War of the Roses". The new take is titled "The Roses" and will be directed by Jay Roach of "Bombshell" fame, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety.
3 April 2024, 10:27 AM

Olivia Colman criticises gender pay disparity in Hollywood

In a recent appearance on CNN's "The Amanpour Hour", award-winning actress Olivia Colman didn't shy away from addressing the ongoing issue of gender pay disparity in Hollywood. During the interview, Colman expressed her frustration with the discrepancy in pay between male and female actors, highlighting the outdated notion that male actors draw in larger audiences.
25 March 2024, 05:25 AM

People didn't want me to 'mess up' Wonka: Timothée

Timothée Chalamet has said he was aware people did not want him to “mess up” his portrayal of the much-loved character Willy Wonka. "People are very protective over the characters they love, particularly Willy Wonka," he told BBC News.
29 November 2023, 09:55 AM