Matthew Macfadyen News

The 'Frost/Nixon' International Trailer is up and running!!! DiabloCody posts it on IMDb. Thank you. :-) Catch it here: Filmtrailer

According to a BBC Press Office Spokesperson, 'Little Dorrit' will be broadcast on BBC1 in the first week of November 2008.

The Charles Dickens novel, adapted by Andrew Davies as a period Drama for BBC1, stars Matthew Macfadyen alongside a stellar ensemble cast including Andy Serkis, Mackenzie Crook, Freema Agyeman, Eve Myles, Alun Armstrong, Amanda Redman, Tom Courtenay, James Fleet and Maxine Peake to name a few.

Little Dorrit will follow in the footsteps of the award winning 'Bleak House', another Davies adapted Dickens novel which was broadcast in a series of 15 weekly telecasts. Thank you to the BBC Press Office for the timely information!

IMDb reports Capitol Films 'Incendiary', starring Matthew Macfadyen, Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams, will be released in the U.K. on 24 October 2008. IMDb also lists Optimum Releasing as the distributor throughout the U.K.

A synopsis from Capitol Films describes the plot:

A young mother (Michelle Williams) is tormented by guilt - she was with her cocky, Aston Martin-driving tabloid-journalist boyfriend (Ewan McGregor) when her loved ones perished in the explosion. But she gets a chance to exorcise her demons when she stumbles into details of a police cover-up orchestrated by Lenny's former boss, Terrance (Matthew Macfadyen). And a budding friendship with the son of a suicide bomber could provide the key to her salvation.

The film first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in February 2008. A U.S. release date is still forthcoming.(thanks Ivy for heads up)

Photo courtesy of Capitol Films

The World Premiere of the Working Title/Universal film 'Frost/Nixon' will debut at the London Film Festival, according to Screendaily.com. The London Film Festival will commence on October 15-30 and Frost/Nixon will headline the festival on opening day.

Matthew Macfadyen co stars in this "soon to be classic" film (Entertainment Weekly) playing the role of British producer of the now infamous interviews of the time, John Birt.

The Sir David Frost and former president Nixon series of interviews from 1977 are credited as the only "confession" of any wrongdoing by Nixon and considered ground breaking for it's time. Nixon is portrayed by veteran actor Frank Langella whose performance is touted as Oscar worthy, having already won a Tony for his performance on Broadway and the West End. Frost is portrayed by a gripping portrayal from actor Michael Sheen (The Queen) who also portrayed the same character on both the Broadway and West End stages. The screenplay is penned by "The Queen" writer Peter Morgan. The star studded ensemble cast is directed by the infamous Ron Howard.

(Thanks Sharon L for the Entertainment Weekly quote.)

IndieWire

Matthew Macfadyen and Phil Glenister had a good laugh as they "snogged" for the paparazzi Tuesday evening at Glamour's "Woman of the Year" Awards, held at the Berkeley Square Gardens on June 3, 2008 in London, England.

It was all in good fun of course, as Matthew was there to support his wife Keeley Hawes who won the award for 'Best TV Actress'. Her co star, 'Ashes to Ashes' star Phil Glenister, presented the award to her that evening.

See WireImage for photos.

BBC has given details of cast members for the Television adaptation of Charles Dickens "Little Dorrit". Playing alongside Matthew Macfadyen in this multi part series produced by BBC Drama will be an interesting ensemble of co stars including Tom Courtenay, James Fleet, Amanda Redman, Andy Serkis, Ruth Jones, Maxine Peake and Freema Agyeman.

See the BBC link http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/05_may/06/dorrit.shtmlurl for more cast news!

Photo BBC press news, link provided by matthieu

Filming for 'Little Dorrit' will commence the last week of April for at least three months, taking place at the famous Pinewood Studios outside London.

'Little Dorrit' the Charles Dickens novel adapted for BBC Drama by the incomprable Andrew Davies, stars Matthew Macfadyen as Arthur Clennam and newcomer Claire Foy as Amy Dorrit. An ensemble cast is yet to be announced. This newest adaptation from BBC Drama promises high quality and tradition like other fine adaptations by Mr. Davies, including Bleak House, The Way We Live Now and Sense and Sensibility.

Thanks to Gloria and May for the news!

Matthew Macfadyen was passed for television BAFTA for best actor in the Movie "Secret Life", produced by Channel 4. Andrew Garfield took home the prize for his portrayal of "A Boy" (also Channel 4). Other nominees were TOM HARDY for "Stuart: A Life Backwards" (BBC Two), and ANTONY SHER for "Primo" (BBC Four). Matthew did attend the ceremony looking fine and dapper. Congratulations Matthew for being nominated! Picture courtesy of BAFTA/Richard Kendal

BAFTA has confirmed a list of presenters and nominees for their upcoming awards and telecast for Sunday evening April 20, 2008.

Blogger and tv editor for the Manchester Evening News, Ian Wylie, also dishes "insider" news as to whom will attend, which includes nominee for best actor, Matthew Macfadyen. See his blog for more information.

The official release date of Frost/Nixon has been set by Universal Pictures as December 5, 2008, just in time for awards season! The release is said to also be limited with a wide release sometime after;-) See the link from Universal Pictures.

Universal Pictures

Matthieu provides link originally spotted by Crystal of snapshots of Matthew Macfadyen filming "A Pocket Full of Rye", an ITV offering of the Miss Marple series. Click the link.

Capital Pictures

Matthew Macfadyen has triumphed, winning the Royal Television Society award for best actor in the 2007 Channel 4 television movie 'Secret Life'.

The award was presented at the evening gala on Wednesday, March 19 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The Royal Television Society jury had this to say about Mr. Macfadyen's performance:

“The jury was struck not only by the bravery but also by the complexity of this performance which left them torn between sympathy and loathing. … an utterly compelling performance.”

Congratulations to Matthew Macfadyen!

Thanks Matthieu and London Girl for the information!

Photo: Royal Television Society (with RTS chair, Jane Lighting)

Matthew Macfadyen has been nominated for his first Television BAFTA for best actor in the Channel 4 television movie production of "Secret Life".

He portrays a tortured paedophile in this TV movie, which has also garnered him a best actor nomination from the Royal Television Society.

The Television BAFTA nominees will be announced in a gala ceremony to take place Sunday, April 20, at the London Palladium and broadcast the same evening on BBC1.

According to the IMDb, the US release date for the film Frost/Nixon will be on (Monday) June 30, 2008.

However, this date has yet to be confirmed by Universal or Working Title.

Further confirmation is being diligently researched...stay tuned!;-)

Matthieu said in the Matthew Macfadyen Forum:

Matthew Macfadyen is nominated as best actor at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2007, for his role in "Secret Life" by Rowan Joffe. The ceremony will take place on March 19, 2008. http://www.rts.org.uk/Information_page_+_3_pic_det.asp?id=34924&sec_id=503

Black Tie awards ceremony to commence March 19, 2008 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Good luck Matthew!

Julie said in the Matthew Macfadyen Forum:

Good morning ladies. Matthew is going to start filming a Miss Marple mystery, according to this attached article, late this month, which means he's probably busy shooting it now. Check it out! http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/27022008/21/star-cast-marple.html

Thanks Julie!

Kathy SF California said in the Matthew Macfadyen Forum:

A really nice overview about the movie and DVD set for Death at a Funeral and renewed revenue stream for the movie. However, no additional deleted scenes...

In addition, this DVD has commentary from Director Frank Oz and and a few outtakes. See DVDTalk for a nice review and details. Also, revenues for distribution company Hoyts Distribution NZ Ltd, reports an all time high for theatrical ticket sales. See link for further informaiton.

Matthew Macfadyen will star in a BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel "Little Dorrit" to commence production in April. The official BBC press release explains:

Following in the triumphant footsteps of Cranford and Sense And Sensibility, Little Dorrit tells the story of the Dorrit family and the rich array of characters they encounter on their way from rags to riches and back again.

They confirm Matthew's participation in this 13 part series to be viewed in the fall of 2008 on BBC 1.

Matthew Macfadyen (Spooks) is confirmed to play Arthur Clennam, with full casting to be announced at a later date.

See the accompanying link, provided by JaneV, for this exciting news.

Reviews of the premiere of 'Incendiary' have been trickling in from Sundance. Director Sharon Maguire was in attendance to introduce the movie to a sell-out crowd at the Eccles Theater in Park City, UT Sunday evening, January 20, 2008. Here are some reviews so far:

LA Times "The Envelope"

The Seattlest

'Film School Rejects' Blog

Entertainment TimesOnline submitted by JaneV (click headline to see more)

A massive thank you goes out to Capitol Films, producer and distributor for the upcoming Matthew Macfadyen film 'Incendiary'.

Capitol has graciously provided Topix/Matthew Macfadyen News fans exclusive images of his upcoming role in the film Incendiary, directed by Sharon Maguire and also starring Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams. It will be premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, running January 17 through Jan. 26, 2008. See the event schedule for Sundance for actual dates Incendiary will be showing.

Sundance film schedule

Two more images can be viewed in the forum.

Thank you also to photographer Keith Hamshere.