The Fall … Article

Except from article printed in Belfast Telegraph this morning, 11/28/14.  Link to entire article follows.

The old Masserene Barracks in Antrim have been transformed into studio spaces for season two of crime thriller The Fall and today the tables have been turned on Anderson, as she faces interrogation from a roomful of reporters.

The Fall sees Anderson play a glacial detective, seconded to Belfast from the Metropolitan Police, to sniff out a serial killer stalking the city streets for his female prey. It’s a psychological spine-chiller that examines the lives of two hunters within one story.

Written by Allan Cubitt, the mini-series, shot entirely in Northern Ireland, became BBC2’s biggest drama launch in eight years when it aired in May 2013. It was well received by critics and audience alike and won a number of accolades, including three Iftas and a Bafta nod for lead actor Jamie Dornan. (read more)

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/the-fall-returns-we-meet-jamie-dornan-on-set-and-gillian-anderson-reveals-how-playing-dsi-stella-gibson-changed-her-30714707.html

Clevedon – Ghosts of Living Emotion

Merlin

If you, like me, remember the wonderful days when we could look forward to Merlin every week, then join me in “Merlin Pages”, listed in the Home Menu bar at the top of the blog.   This is a reminiscence, an ode to both laughter and sorrow.  Please feel free to comment or add your thoughts.  Thank you, freeformmagic

We need to add Uther          

as well as the wonderful and wise, Gaius                      

And, of course, Kilgharrah, the Great Dragon

The Giggles or How to Ruin a Take

A bit out of focus, but what a delightful catch.  This picture brought a big smile to my face.  They are having so much fun … and just couldn’t suppress their laughter when it came to the kissing scene.  🙂

The Fall … S2 … Interview

This is an interview article which appeared in the Belfast Telegraph.  The interview was done by Sunday Life on the set of The Fall.  The partial description of the relationship between DS Anderson and Stella Gibson is interesting …

I think we can safely assume that he’s more special than a one night stand !!  🙂

thoughts … A Step Back ?

Reasons why “The Rising” would not be a ‘step back’ for Colin.

There has been recent discussion that taking the lead role in The Rising would be a ‘step back’ for Colin’s career.  To be honest, I am forever baffled by people who set themselves out as experts on his career path … feeling free to state what he should and shouldn’t do next, complete with their evaluation of how the film industry works.  Now that he is becoming more well-known and more people are following his progress, this, of course, will continue to happen.

If you have followed him from the (almost) beginning, you would know from his interviews and comments that he is a modest man whose ambition is to be a great actor, not a great celebrity; he is not a man pursuing fame and fortune.  And while those may be the ambitions for him by some of his fans, why would you want for him what he does not want for himself?  In addition it is well-known that he is a very private man and does not actively seek center stage.  While he is gracious about the attention, he does try to avoid it occasionally and gives himself a breather when it gets overwhelming.

In view of this, I feel sure that Colin’s consideration of participation in The Rising would not be based on whether it is a step forward or back for his career.  I feel that it would have everything to do with whether the role spoke to him and promised to challenge his abilities.   We already know that he follows his heart and pursues roles that challenge and interest him. We already know that fame is not his objective, which he has said many times. “Passionate stories told by passionate people. That’s where I want to be”. He has followed a steady onward path, using his interior radar. I have never yet been disappointed in his choices. He is doing just fine listening to his own internal voice.

The Wink … ♥

The Rising .. Support for Colin

Passionate pleas by Facebook fans supporting the choice of Colin Morgan to play Sean MacDiaramade in The Rising.

You need someone who can move people with his voice. Colin Morgan has that voice. Be it a hoarse, dying man’s whisper or a booming speech to the masses – I can say, with utter conviction , people will listen to Colin Morgan’s voice. Sean probably was an orator, but so is Colin Morgan. Choose Sean’s voice to be heard!Sean was Ireland in those troubled times. Honestly, to me, right now, Colin Morgan is Ireland. Beautiful, mystical, magical, quirky, gifted, hard-working and inspiring. You’d be very fortunate to have this gem in your treasure trove.   Katja Paulsson  (Finland)                                

This is all so very true … Colin’s voice stays with you long after the spoken words fade away. I think he would be the outstanding choice. He gives every role detailed attention through study and hard work. This would be a role, I think, close to his heart, and we would see an incredible, memorable performance.

I still think Colin is the best because he is my favorite actor, the reasons for that is his incredible performances, the way he gives his heart into each role, the dedication and respect he has for every character and story he is involved with. He is delightful to watch and a true inspiration to me, he works with his heart set on a goal of success and excellent delivery. He is charming, handsome, and impossible not to adore. His talent is simply exquisite, natural, genuine, versatile, and so believable. Colin changes himself entirely for a role, his accent, his mannerism, looks, just to fit into the role. He works hard and knows what he wants, and you can’t ask for anyone better.    Aiko Daisuki   (Puerto Rico)

These posts are incredibly beautiful, inspiring, and completely in the spirit of everything Colin is to so many of us

Easter Rising 1916 …

These words from Moira Grant-Mylonas, the grandniece of Seán Mac Diarmada, who was interviewed at Seán’s childhood home:

“I’m just amazed that my great-uncle Seán went from this tiny little house in this tiny little town land of Corranmore in County Leitrim to end up in the ranks of the true Irish heroes. This team of filmmakers, headed by Kevin McCann, certainly deserve our support in getting this movie made.”

IRISHAMERICANNEWS.COM: “Momentum Building Around 1916 Movie”

THE IRISH STORY: “The film is the brainchild of Cavan and Belfast based Kevin McCann, whose company Maccana Teoranta (‘Sons of the Border’) backed by the Northern Ireland Screen film board, will be starting filming in 2015. McCann argues that, ‘the events of Easter Week 1916 still resonate through Irish life today and it would be an act of cultural delinquency if we were to allow the centenary of these seminal events to pass by without telling the story in cinema’. The Easter Rising has been depicted surprisingly few times in cinema. A new film produced and directed by Kevin McCann hopes to change that.”

Easter Rising 1916

We are hoping this is the next great role for Colin … Quote from Producer Kevin McCann

Our producers are talking to the agents of our two main contenders:
Colin Morgan (Co. Armagh, Ireland) Merlin – Official & The Fall – TV
Shia LaBeouf  (Los Angeles, USA) Transformers Fury & Lawless

This is the story of a small band of revolutionaries trying to begin the overthrow of British rule in Ireland.  A significant leader of this rebellion was Sean MacDiarmada, sometimes considered the master-mind behind this effort.  They are set for international release in March 2016, but are still pursuing funding for which they have received enthusiastic response.  

It seems a natural for Colin.  Of course, the agents have to do their work … and the actor chosen has to accept … and have time in his schedule to do the filming. But we are following the progress and have high hopes for our favorite.

Testament … Must Read Article

The following link is to a complete and very interesting article covering the story of Vera Brittain and her friends, all of whom were lost in the battles of WWI.  We single out here her comment regarding Colin’s performance, but suggest you take some time to read the article in its entirely.

As his [her brother Edward’s] best friend Colin Morgan, whose promise as a teenage actor in the series Merlin on television marked him out as one to watch, fulfills everyone’s faith in his abilities as an actor.

This is not a large role, but one that is completely captivating. His unrequited love for Vera, while evident, doesn’t impact on his ability to help her to realise who she is as a person.

He’s a standout.

http://www.thecultureconcept.com/circle/testament-of-youth-moving-exquisitely-filmed-story-of-war