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Riz Ahmed urges stars to speak out on Gaza and Sudan amid boycott of Israeli film companies

The Sound of Metal star said actors and artists have a responsibility to highlight global crises

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Naomi Ackie reveals how Riz Ahmed’s ‘freebie’ helped launch her acting career

The Thursday Murder Club actress told Elle Style Awards crowd that a simple gesture from the British actor gave her the break she needed as a teen

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Elle Style Awards winner Naomi Ackie reveals she often takes clothes from sets

Model Alexa Chung and actor Riz Ahmed were among the other attendees at this year’s awards who received prizes.

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Over 1,300 artists vow boycott of Israeli film institutions amid Gaza war

Ayo Edebiri, Mark Ruffalo, Riz Ahmed and Tilda Swinton are among more than 1,300 signatories to the pledge.

Al Jazeera

Riz Ahmed's decades-long Hamlet wish

Riz Ahmed has wanted to make a Hamlet movie since he was 16 and he found it easy to portray the weary, tragic hero as he was so sleep-deprived from becoming a new father just before filming began.

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Nosferatu to One of Them Days: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

The classic movie gets a horrifying update starring a captivating Lily-Rose Depp, while SZA and Keke Palmer light up a hilarious buddy comedy. Plus: the worst – or most genius? – romcom premise ever

The Guardian - UK

Riz Ahmed challenges long-held interpretations of Shakespeare’s most famous character

After playing Danish prince Hamlet, actor Riz Ahmed has challenged long-held interpretations of Shakespeare’s most famous character.

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Riz Ahmed recalls hospitalisation while filming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Riz Ahmed lost "control" of his body during a "very intense" health battle.

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Riz Ahmed recalls 'silent and intense' health scare

Riz Ahmed has opened up about his health scare, describing it as a "silent and intense" experience.

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Andor writer Dan Gilroy says Emperor Palpatine probably would have appeared in the Star Wars show eventually if it had stuck to the original 5-season plan

Emperor Palpatine might have eventually made an Andor appearance

Total Film

Riz Ahmed reveals he’s become a father for the first time

The actor has been married to Fatima Farheen Mirza since 2020

The Independent UK

How The Most Underrated Noir Thriller Of The Year Puts A Fresh Twist On The Genre

The cast and crew of 'Relay' ratchet up the paranoia of traditional ‘70s thrillers.

Inverse

Rogue One star Riz Ahmed says Tony Gilroy considered giving him a cameo in Andor season 2, but "it would've thrown all the timeline off": "Everyone gets a cameo apart from your old pal, Riz"

Riz Ahmed reveals why Bodhi Rook doesn't appear in Andor

Total Film

Why Wasn't Bodhi In 'Andor' Season 2? Riz Ahmed Reveals He Almost Was

One of 'Rogue One's most underrated characters nearly made it into 'Andor' Season 2.

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This Week's Monday Mystery Movie Wasn't What I Hoped It Would Be, But I Ended Up Loving It

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Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen to star in Harry Potter audiobook series

The stars are among 200 actors set to portray the characters from JK Rowling’s wizarding world for an immersive audio series.

Tom’s Guide

I’m still obsessed with this masterpiece movie from 2019 — and you can stream it now on Prime Video

Riz Ahmed turns in an Oscar-worthy performance as a heavy-metal drummer who loses his hearing and must choose between his aural faculties and the music he loves

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Lily James to star in Subversion

Lily James has boarded the cast of submarine thriller Subversion alongside Chris Hemsworth.

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Relay star Lily James eyes 'unlikely roles'

Lily James has revealed that she's keen to challenge herself as an actress.

Total Film

A new Hong Kong drama about three d/Deaf friends brings sign language to the big screen in a different way

Big Screen Spotlight | The Way We Talk is a film about finding communication and community

The Independent UK

Stormzy to star in first project from new Merky Films venture

Brit Award-winning rapper and entrepreneur says film ‘Big Man’, directed by Oscar winner Aneil Karia, is about ‘the joy, spirit and fearless energy of youth’

The Independent UK

Wes Anderson makes fun of Donald Trump’s film tariff plan: ‘Can you hold up a movie in customs?’

American president has threatened to impose 100 per cent tariff on films made abroad

Evening Standard

Best audiobooks that bring the story to life

Change the way you enjoy literature by listening to the classics

Evening Standard

The Standard 100: People shaping London in Music, Culture, Art, Stage, Screen and Podcasts

The Standard 100’s list of people shaping London across arts and culture from Charli XCX to Tracey Emin and Idris Elba

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Middle East charity appeal hits £20m as stars urge people to continue donating

Riz Ahmed, Ruth Negga and Joe Alwyn have starred in a video urging more people to lend their support to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.

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