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28 Years Later star opens up on working with Cillian Murphy
28 Years Later star Aaron Taylor Johnson has shared his experience working with Irish icon Cillian Murphy. The new flick, which is a story set in the world created by 28 Days Later, hits cinemas this week, with Academy Award winner Danny Boyle bringing original cast member Cillian back as an executive producer. Now, Aaron, who plays Jamie in the highly anticipated film, has opened up about working with the Cork native. Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie and Alfie Williams as Spike in 28 Years Later. Pic: 2024 CTMG, Inc. Speaking to the Strawberry Alarm clock on FM104, Aaron said: 'He's the sweetest. He is a wonderful man…we are so grateful to be part of this franchise. 'As an audience who enjoys these movies, I think we are all excited to see Cillian Murphy make an appearance at some point.' Set almost three decades after the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, the new installment in the franchise follows a group of survivors who inhabit a small island connected to the mainland by a single causeway. The new flick, which is a story set in the world created by 28 Days Later, hits cinemas this week, with Academy Award winner Danny Boyle bringing original cast member Cillian back as an executive producer. Pic: Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock A synopsis for the film reads: 'When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors.' The film also stars Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Williams. Director Danny Boyle has also set the record straight and confirmed that Cillian will be in the 28 Years trilogy… in the second and third films. Now, Aaron, who plays Jamie in the highly anticipated film, has opened up about working with the Cork native. Pic: Peter Mountain/Dna/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock 'Well, it's three films, a trilogy of films which have connecting characters,' Danny told IGN, explaining that 12-year-old Spike will be the main character of the new story. 'He will run right way through the films. We've shot the first two back-to-back, and that was for logistical reasons, actor availability reasons, and for story reasons as well. They're literally continuous.' 28 Years Later will be three films, with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple slated for a release next January, with Danny confirming that Cillian will be in the second film, and will be standing by for the third should they get funding. 'There's a coda… it's not a coda, it's the epilogue or an end theme at the end of the first film [28 Years Later] that gives you a handover to the second film,' Danny explained. 'Although each story completes itself, there's a handover section to the next film as well. So it's very ambitious. 'We haven't got the money for the third one yet. It will depend on how the first one does, I guess. But hopefully, if we do ok, they'll give us the go-ahead for the money and for the third one. Everybody's standing by for that, really. Including Cillian. '[Cillian] is in the second one… I shouldn't give away too much, I'll get killed!'
Irish Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ex 2FM star on his new radio gig and landing lead role in hit Broadway musical
Former 2FM star David O'Reilly has opened up about his shock departure – saying he needed to 'spread my wings' after schedule change-ups at the station. In May 2024, David was announced alongside Lottie Ryan as replacement for The 2 Johnnies, who quit their Drivetime show. But another schedule change, meant another change-up again for 2FM stars and David revealed RTE bosses could only offer him a contributor contract at the time. Doireann Garrihy now hosts the slot on Drivetime. David told us: 'They brought in a new schedule, and I wasn't offered a show and that's OK. I was offered a contributor contract, and they were very kind about it. They offered me that and cover [work].' But the actor said he wanted to 'spread my wings' and decided to leave 2FM and join FM104, where he was offered a weekend show alongside comedian Enya Martin, called Gerrup Outta Dat with Enya and David. 'For me, I wanted to spread my wings. It felt like the right time for me to say 'thank you so much, I'm really grateful but it's time to move on'. 'I got an opportunity to work at FM104, and I really couldn't turn it down, getting to work with Enya Martin on Saturday mornings 10am until 1pm. 'I actually cannot tell you how much I love working over there. It is such an amazing building and the people are amazing. 'I was able to take the stuff I learned from 2FM and bring it with me but also learn new stuff from FM104 as well.' David said he feels like he's now living his dream as he juggles being a radio host and an actor. He is set to take on the role of Seymour Krelborn in the Bord Gais' Little Shop Of Horrors. 'It might sound a bit cheesy, I feel like I'm living the dream at the moment. A lot of people ask me 'Do I want to get on daytime?' but I am so content where I am on the radio. 'I get to flex that muscle and act on the side as well. I've just finished a TV series at the moment as well as doing this show at the Bord Gais. 'How amazing I get to do Little Shop of Horrors and Saturday morning radio show. I'm very grateful but down the line, who knows what'll happen or how that show will evolve as well. 'There's also a great culture in there at the moment as well which is fab.' David was speaking at the full cast reveal of Broadway's smash-hit musical Little Shop of Horrors, which is coming to the Bord Gais in Dublin from July 25 until August 9. The star will take on the role of Seymour in the hit musical alongside rising star Jacqueline Brunton as Audrey. This will mark the first full-scale musical theatre production produced in-house by Bord Gais Energy Theatre, in partnership with TheatreworX. Featuring an entirely Irish cast and creative team, the production represents a landmark moment for Irish musical theatre and a bold new chapter for the theatre itself. David is no stranger to the stage, having appeared in the likes of One Man, Two Guvnors, Catherine Tate Live, The Book of Mormon, Grease and Lady Windermere's Fan. Speaking about taking part in the show, David said: 'I was at the launch of the new season last year. I was there as a radio presenter. They announced all these shows, and they announced this. 'The team said they still remember my face. It dropped. It just felt like a full circle moment. The last time I was on stage in Ireland as a kid, it was in Little Shop of Horrors and my audition song to get into theatre school in London was Little Shop of Horrors. 'I emailed straight away wanting to know the audition process and then I met the team and auditioned.' The cast includes former Love/Hate star Johnny Ward as Orin, Game of Thrones star Garry Mountaine as Mr. Mushnik, The Imperium Stone's Jacqueline Brunton as Audrey and Kenneth O'Regan as the voice of Audrey II. Tickets are available to buy now.
Sunday World
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
TV star Muireann O'Connell buys new dream home in Dublin
Ireland AM star Muireann is thrilled to get the keys to her new home, a beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house. Take a look at the dream house broadcaster Muireann O'Connell has bought after falling in love with it. The beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house in a Dublin suburb was on the market for €675,000, but it's likely to have sold for more than €700,000. Ireland AM star Muireann is engaged to Phil Manzor, who is a high flying radio executive, and the current content controller for Dublin radio stations FM104 and Q102. Limerick woman Muireann has previously complained how she struggled to find a place of her own, having rented for years in the Stoneybatter area of the capital. Muireann O'Connell's new home News in 90 Seconds - May 29th She once described her years of house hunting as a 'nightmare', and said that properties the couple bid on had gone for €100,000 over their asking price. The brochure for her new property, the exact location of which we are not revealing, described it as being well-proportioned accommodation over three floors with private front and rear gardens. The house has an open plan kitchen/dining room which opens to the main living room. The back garden has rear access though double gates, a central lawned area, brick built shed and patio area finished with sandstone patio slabs. Muireann (42) shares Limerick connections with Phil as he went to university in her home town. He grew up in Co Offaly and was content and programming director with Today FM for just over a year and a half until he parted ways with the station. Prior to that, he was content director at youth station Spin for four years, and before that held a similar position with a couple of Scottish radio stations. The couple got engaged in Co Kerry in 2021. 'It's a strange thing because, yes, I'm a public figure but I'm just a person who happens to be on the telly,' Muireann once told the Sunday World, when she admitted she didn't want to talk too openly about her fiancé, describing him as her 'housemate'. 'If I was in a different job I think I'd be the exact same way. 'I don't think ever in my entire life, other than with friends, have I talked about who I'm going out with.' Muireann shared pictures on social media from her new home this week. 'The bathroom does need a little bit of work but I think once we get the bathroom done we can then just move in and any other work that needs to be done we'll do while we're here,' she explained, while showing a picture of the bathroom. 'Thank you to the lovely previous owners and to everyone who helped us to get here. Ye are the best. 'We've been terrible at this process. God, house buying has been a slog. I know it's not easy. For anyone going through it, much love. It can be soul destroying. But bloody hell, do I feel good today.'
Sunday World
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Inside TV star Muireann O'Connell's new dream home in Dublin
Ireland AM star Muireann is thrilled to get the keys to her new home, a beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house. The terraced three bed house is in a Dublin suburb Take a look at the dream house broadcaster Muireann O'Connell has bought after falling in love with it. The beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house in a Dublin suburb was on the market for €675,000, but it's likely to have sold for more than €700,000. Ireland AM star Muireann is engaged to Phil Manzor, who is a high flying radio executive, and the current content controller for Dublin radio stations FM104 and Q102. Limerick woman Muireann has previously complained how she struggled to find a place of her own, having rented for years in the Stoneybatter area of the capital. Muireann O'Connell's new home News in 90 Seconds - May 29th She once described her years of house hunting as a 'nightmare', and said that properties the couple bid on had gone for €100,000 over their asking price. The brochure for her new property, the exact location of which we are not revealing, described it as being well-proportioned accommodation over three floors with private front and rear gardens. The house has an open plan kitchen/dining room which opens to the main living room. The terraced three bed house is in a Dublin suburb The back garden has rear access though double gates, a central lawned area, brick built shed and patio area finished with sandstone patio slabs. Muireann (42) shares Limerick connections with Phil as he went to university in her home town. He grew up in Co Offaly and was content and programming director with Today FM for just over a year and a half until he parted ways with the station. The kitchen Prior to that, he was content director at youth station Spin for four years, and before that held a similar position with a couple of Scottish radio stations. The couple got engaged in Co Kerry in 2021. 'It's a strange thing because, yes, I'm a public figure but I'm just a person who happens to be on the telly,' Muireann once told the Sunday World, when she admitted she didn't want to talk too openly about her fiancé, describing him as her 'housemate'. 'If I was in a different job I think I'd be the exact same way. The living room. 'I don't think ever in my entire life, other than with friends, have I talked about who I'm going out with.' Muireann shared pictures on social media from her new home this week. 'The bathroom does need a little bit of work but I think once we get the bathroom done we can then just move in and any other work that needs to be done we'll do while we're here,' she explained, while showing a picture of the bathroom. The kitchen 'Thank you to the lovely previous owners and to everyone who helped us to get here. Ye are the best. 'We've been terrible at this process. God, house buying has been a slog. I know it's not easy. For anyone going through it, much love. It can be soul destroying. But bloody hell, do I feel good today.'
Irish Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish stars step out for opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Irish stars stepped out for the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. The reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece is currently showing at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin. The show premiered almost 30 years ago and has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. Dubliner Stephen Murray also dances in the show. On Tuesday night, Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian, model Thalia Heffernan, who brought her mam Susan Ebrill, FM104's Zeinab Elguzouli, Andrea Gilligan and Paul Quinn of Virgin Media News; as well as Laura Nolan, David O'Reilly and Katja Mia all stepped out for the opening night. First staged at Sadler's Wells in London in 1995, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake took the dance theatre world by storm, becoming the longest running full-length dance classic in the West End and on Broadway. It has since been performed across the globe, collecting over 30 international accolades including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production and three Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
