Latest Robert Carlyle News
Irvine Welsh Not Surprised By Trainspotting Popularity
Irvine Welsh isn't shocked that 'Trainspotting' is still popular 25 years after its release.The Scottish novelist penned the 1993 novel which was adapted for the big screen by Danny Boyle in 1996, starring Ewan McGregor,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2021
Is There Room For A Third Trainspotting Film?
Despite the eagerly awaited sequel to Trainspotting finally only under a week away after a decade of speculation, one of the actors has already started the rumour mill going about a potential third film.Could there...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2017
'Trainspotting 2' Teaser Trailer, With First New Footage, Released
Ahead of its much-anticipated release in January next year, a brand new official teaser trailer has emerged for the Trainspotting sequel, and the first to feature new footage.As the iconic opening music from the 1996...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2016
'Trainspotting' Sequel Gets Release Date And Teaser Trailer
Fans of ‘90s classic Trainspotting have been anticipating a sequel to the beloved original for over two decades. Now they know exactly when their wait will be over, as a release date has finally been...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 May 2016
Robert Carlyle Promises An Even Scarier Begbie In 'Trainspotting' Sequel
Robert Carlyle has promised that his infamous Trainspotting character Francis Begbie will be “scarier” than ever in the film’s upcoming sequel. Carlyle was appearing in Edinburgh alongside Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh and assured fans that...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 April 2016
Ewan Mcgregor Confirms 'Trainspotting' Sequel Will Begin Filming In May
Ewan McGregor has confirmed that he long-awaited sequel to Trainspotting is set to begin filming at the end of May. The sequel comes 20 years after the original cult classic film and a decade after...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2016
Robert Carlyle Says 'Trainspotting 2' Script Is The Best He's Ever Read
Trainspotting was one of the most iconic films of the nineties, as its tale of heroin addicts in Edinburgh caught the imagination of audiences around the world, and the announcement of its eventual sequel, some...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2015
Danny Boyle Reveals Trainspotting Nerves
The cast of 'Trainspotting' were ''nervous'' about making a sequel.Danny Boyle directed the original movie in 1996 and has returned for the much-discussed sequel - but he's revealed the cast of the film were uncertain...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2015
Robert Carlyle's The Legend Of Barney Thomson Leads Scottish Bafta Nominations
The Trainspotting star's big screen directorial debut will compete for the coveted Feature Film prize against What We Did On Our Holiday and 16 Years Till Summer, while Carlyle and his co-star Emma...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2015
Trainspotting Sequel To Start Filming Next Year
The 'Trainspotting' sequel will start filming next summer.Danny Boyle - who directed the original movie in 1996 - has revealed plans to make the much-discussed sequel have gathered pace over the last few weeks and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2015
Danny Boyle Plans To Begin Shooting 'Trainspotting' Sequel Next Summer
Director Danny Boyle has said he plans to begin shooting the long awaited Trainspotting sequel next summer. If all goes to plan Boyle hopes that the film will then hit cinemas later in 2016, in...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2015
Danny Boyle Confirms 'Trainspotting 2' Is In The Works
With five months to go until the classic original movie celebrates its twentieth anniversary, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has confirmed that all four of the main cast members of Trainspotting are on board to make...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2015
Danny Boyle: Trainspotting 2 Is Close To Reality
A 'Trainspotting' sequel is moving closer to reality.Award-winning director Danny Boyle - who helmed the 1996 original movie, which starred the likes of Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle - has revealed the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2015
Danny Boyle Trying To Work Out Scheduling For Trainspotting Sequel
The director has spent years talking about revisiting his cult drug drama, and now he reveals he has commitments from his leading men, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewan MCGregor and Ewen Bremner....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2015
Emma Thompson Claims Hollywood Sexism Is Worse Than Ever
Beloved English actress Emma Thompson has waded into the debate about gender equality in Hollywood, claiming that, far from making progress since the issue was first seriously raised in the last decade, the industry has...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2015
Robert Carlyle Blasts American Actresses
Robert Carlyle thinks American actresses shy away from ''monstrous roles''.The 54-year-old actor - who starred in 'Trainspotting' and 'The Full Monty' - has argued that Americans, unlike their British counterparts, are reluctant to take on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2015
Robert Carlyle: I'd Like To Be A Rock Star
Robert Carlyle would like to be a rock star.The 54-year-old actor - whose film credits include 'Trainspotting' and 'The Full Monty' - has revealed he craves the adrenaline rush of performing live on stage in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 July 2015
Robert Carlyle Can Relate To Trainspotting's Begbie
Robert Carlyle can easily relate to his 'Trainspotting' character.The award-winning actor starred as Begbie, a sociopathic character that featured in the Danny Boyle-directed movie, and has revealed he was a fusion of various people he...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 July 2015
Robert Carlyle: Trainspotting 2 Is Closer Than Ever
Robert Carlyle says 'Trainspotting 2' is ''closer than it's ever been''.The 54-year-old actor starred in Danny Boyle's adaptation of the Irvine Welsh cult novel two decades ago - alongside fellow Scott Ewan McGregor, 44, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 July 2015
Robert Carlyle: I Only Get Offers To Play Psychos
Robert Carlyle keeps ''getting offered psychos''.The 54-year-old actor - who's starred in 'Trainspotting', '28 Weeks Later' and 'The Full Monty' - has said that while he'd like the opportunity to appear in more comedies roles,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2015
Robert Carlyle Joined Twitter To Shoot Down Imposter
The Full Monty star is not a fan of microblogging and was determined never to sign up for Twitter, but he was backed into a corner after finding out a spoof 'Robert Carlyle'...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 July 2015
Ewan Mcgregor For Trainspotting Sequel
Ewan McGregor will star in a 'Trainspotting' sequel.The 44-year-old actor will reprise his role as heroin addict Renton almost 20 years after the original was released, having reconciled with director Danny Boyle who he was...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
Trainspotting Stars Set To Reunite At Scottish Film Festival
The Moulin Rouge! actor is heading to the 2015 Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) to screen his new movie Last Days In The Desert, in which he plays Jesus Christ, reuniting him with...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2015
Robert Carlyle's Directorial Debut To Open Edinburgh Film Festival
The Legend Of Barney Thomson, in which Carlyle also stars, will be screened at the Festival Theatre on 17 June (15). The thriller, set in Glasgow, also features Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2015
Emma Thompson & Ray Winstone Join Carlyle's Serial Killer Cast
Emma Thompson and Ray Winstone have joined the cast of Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle's directorial debut.The Full Monty star will portray a barber who becomes a serial killer in The Legend Of Barney Thomson, and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2014
Imogen Poots Admires Actresses Who Can Adapt
Imogen Poots looks up to women who challenge themselves in film.'The Look of Love' actress - who is currently starring alongside 'Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul in 'A Long Way Down' and 'Need For Speed' -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 April 2014
Trainspotting Sequel: Will Ewan Mcgregor Return? (And Other Questions)
Ewan McGregor's Renton famously announced that he hadn't "felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978!" in Danny Boyle's classic Trainspotting in 1996. Now, two decades later, we could find ourselves checking...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 March 2013
Kasabian Hopeful Of Us Success
Kasabian thinks their ''future looks good'' in America.The 'Days Are Forgotten' hitmakers have recently returned to the UK following a US tour and are pleased with the reception they received Stateside, though it was hard...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 May 2012
Carlyle Lost In Translation On Stargate Set
Actress MING-NA fears sci-fi fans watching her new show STARGATE UNIVERSE will be baffled when co-star ROBERT CARLYLE speaks - because no one can understand his thick Scottish accent.The former ER star admits she struggled...
By WENN on 02 April 2010
Sutherland Begged Carlyle To Play 24 Role
KIEFER SUTHERLAND was so desperate to land pal ROBERT CARLYLE as his co-star in the upcoming 24 TV movie REDEMPTION, he offered to babysit THE FULL MONTY star's kids. The actor thought it would be...
By WENN on 17 November 2008
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