Ifc films has released an official us trailer for a film titled london town, starring jonathan rhys meyers as iconic musician joe. New dad jonathan rhys meyers, enjoyed some quality time with his lady love mara lane as the pair flashed the plastic in beverly hills on wednesday. Jonathan rhys meyers plays the late great joe strummer in london town, a comingofage drama set in 1979 london. London town official trailer 1 2016 jonathan rhys meyers movie experience the music and energy of the 1970s punk underground. London town trailer discover movie trailers on the web. Jonathan rhys meyers as the clashs joe strummer in london town. Englishlanguage adaptation of albert cohens epic swiss tale of a tortured love affair between a highranking jewish official and the protestant wife of one of his employees. Jonathan rhys meyers lff premiere interview london town film credit to heyuguys.
The movie, directed by derrick borte from a script by matt brown adapting a prior project written by sonya gildea and kirsten sheridan, and no, these kinds of passtheconceptualfootball writing credits never really bode well, do they gets the music. London town starring jonathan rhys meyers the young folks. In 70s london, a 14 yearold boy is introduced to the clash. London town is a 2016 americanbritish drama film directed by derrick borte and written by matt brown. Daniel huttlestone and nell williams london town movie clip what are you listening to. The portrayal of strummer by jonathan rhysmeyers who has a history of portraying rockers simultaneously iconic and iconoclastic. London town is a mostly entertaining romp and its cute fantasy is what makes it work. Opening in theaters and vod october 7th directed by. Ifc films buys us rights the clash movie london town. New film london town features jonathan rhys meyers as. Set in 70s london, jonathan rhysmeyers stars in film about the rise of legendary punk rock band the clash and how they changed the life of one teenage fan.
Jonathan rhys meyers could be joe strummer, with his attitude and great voice. Jonathan rhysmeyers would never say never to another mission. He and his family moved to county cork, ireland, when the actor was nearly a year old, and then, at the age of 3, his father left the family, leaving his mother to care for jonny and his 3 younger. Such is the gauntlet thrown down by derrick bortes london town, which follows a brighteyed 15yearold named shay daniel huttlestone as he struggles to deal with some tough times in. Good, too, to see punk icon joe strummer played with bolshie vim by jonathan rhys meyers as the storys unexpected fairy godfather. A real british film, i have already seen this twice and will happily watch again. Sep 26, 2016 not a proper biopic, london town nevertheless prominently features the clashs joe strummer as a character, with jonathan rhys meyers playing a fictionalized take on the late punk pioneer. He is known for his roles in the films velvet goldmine 1998, bend it like beckham 2002, match point 2005, mission. Experience the music and energy of the 1970s punk underground. The film stars daniel huttlestone, dougray scott, natascha mcelhone, nell williams and jonathan rhys meyers. To be sure, the film has plenty of qualities to recommend it. While i was intrigued to watch the movie just for the sake of seeing jonathan rhys meyers, i was moved by the story line about shay and his dysfunctional family.
In july 20, it was announced jonathan rhys meyers, liv tyler, and daniel huttlestone had been cast in the film, with derrick borte directing from. The movie belongs to huttlestone, who bounces between responsible young. Punk rock back in mid 1970s was a part of a new wave of culture when britain was going through many changes, which included nearly all facets of life. With jonathan rhys meyers, daniel huttlestone, dougray scott, natascha mcelhone. Inside is a cassette tape featuring the newest music from london. Now, the irish actor is taking on joe strummer, the frontman of. Impossible iii 2006 and his television roles as elvis presley in the biographical miniseries elvis. Dutch tilt film and culmination productions have launched production on london town, with jonathan rhys meyers starring as joe strummer, frontman for influential punk band the clash. Jonathan rhys meyers rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The music of the clash is a driving force in this film, and jonathan rhys meyers appears as joe strummer. Mara lane was full of praise for her partner jonathan rhys meyers. The movie is both about hope for the future, and about love of music.
Sep 25, 2016 just a few days ago, ifc released the trailer for london town, upcoming film starring jonathan rhys meyers as the mighty joe strummer, frontman of the influential english punk rock band. Jonathan rhysmeyers would never say never to another. Jonathan rhys meyers plays the clash frontman in london. One day, shay receives a package from his estranged mother, the freespirited sandrine, who left the family years ago to pursue her dreams of being a singer. With jonathan rhys meyers, daniel huttlestone, dougray scott, natascha. One of the many changes that britain witnessed was music.
London town official trailer 1 2016 jonathan rhys meyers movie. Jonathan rhys meyers was born jonathan michael francis okeeffe on july 27, 1977, in drimnagh, dublin, ireland. The okeefe family relocated to county cork when jonathan was a. Jonathan rhys meyers joe strummer looms large over childhood tale the film will be released in theaters and vod on october 7th. Oct 12, 2016 jonathan rhys meyers would never say never to another mission. Jonathan rhys meyers rebounds from recent relapse to play the clash punk icon joe strummer in new film london town. I am a clash fan from the 70s so of course, i also enjoyed the soundtrack and the concert scenes. After his father is injured in a work accident, shay takes over driving his cab and one fateful night, picks up joe strummer jonathan rhys meyers, the lead. He is known for his roles in the films michael collins 1996, velvet goldmine 1998, bend it like beckham 2002, alexander 2004, match point 2005, mission. Tom hughes, jonathan rhys meyers, natascha mcelhone, and dougray scott experience the. Shay is estranged from his mother natascha mcelhone, a rock musician who left for london years back.
Tom hughes, jonathan rhys meyers, natascha mcelhone london town official trailer 1 2016 jonathan rhys meyers movie in 70s london, a 14. London town shooting with jonathan rhys meyers as joe. The movie flopped badly and with a slow plot and too many production numbers it. Rhys meyers clash movie london town sold to ifc variety. After his father dougray scott is injured in a work accident, shay takes over driving his cab and one night picks up joe strummer jonathan rhys meyers, match point, the lead singer of the clash. As his family struggles to stay afloat, 14yearold shay baker has had to grow up quickly by taking care of his younger sister alice while his father nick works two jobs. Just a few days ago, ifc released the trailer for london town, upcoming film starring jonathan rhys meyers as the mighty joe strummer, frontman of the influential english punk rock band. Jonathan rhysmeyers walks the red carpet at the screening of his movie london town during the. The upcoming film london town tells the story of a clashobsessed teenager who crosses paths with joe strummer by happenstance in 1979 and finds his life changing as a result. In any event, the particularity of what the band did in the late 1970s makes the nostalgic spectacle of london town kind of curious. Released october 7th, 2016, london town stars daniel huttlestone, dougray scott, jonathan rhys meyers, natascha mcelhone the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min, and received a score of. For all its flaws, the films underlying sweetness makes it hard to dislike.
Jonathan rhys meyers on playing joe strummer in london town jonathan rhys meyers on playing joe strummer in london town the clash frontman is a key character in the comingofage film london town. Jonathan rhys meyers born jonathan michael francis okeeffe. The world was already witnessing a transition, as rocknroll made its way into the masses, which was itself an inspiration. Mar 17, 2014 tudors star jonathan rhys meyers is to play the late punk singer joe strummer in a new film about the clash. Impossible iii 2006 and his television roles as elvis presley in the biographical miniseries elvis 2005, which earned him a golden. In 70s london, a 14 yearold boy is introduced to the clash by his estranged mother.
Jonathan rhys meyers would never say never to another mission. Jul 09, 2015 filming is currently underway on the punk rock film london town starring jonathan rhys meyers, daniel huttlestone, dougray scott, and natascha mcelhone. Starring jonathan rhys meyers bend it like beckham, velvet goldmine as strummer, the movie follows 14. Tudors star jonathan rhys meyers is to play the late punk singer joe strummer in a new film about the clash. One scene features people debating the sex pistols vs. The musical movie, called london town, will start filming in the capital next month. With jonathan rhys meyers, natalia vodianova, ed stoppard, marianne faithfull. Propelled by a blistering soundtrack that bounces from the clash to the ramones to buzzcocks, london town captures the sound and spirit of a scene that shook the world. History renews vikings for season 5, jonathan rhys meyers joins cast the film, directed by derrick borte, is set in 1970s london and follows a 14yearold boys journey as he falls in love with the famed band. London town official trailer i hd i ifc films youtube. You may watch below the us trailer of london town, the upcoming drama movie directed by derrick borte based on a script by matt brown, sonya gildea, and kirsten sheridan and starring jonathan rhys meyers, dougray scott, natascha mcelhone, daniel huttlestone, nell williams, and tom hughes. See jonathan rhys meyers play joe strummer in london town.
New film london town features jonathan rhys meyers as the. Jonathan rhys meyers biography affair, married, wife. Not a proper biopic, london town nevertheless prominently features the clashs joe strummer as a character, with jonathan rhys meyers playing a. Jonathan rhys meyers celebrity profile check out the latest jonathan rhys meyers photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. For more photos of jonathan, his movies, and red carpet events please visit our facebook page by clicking button below.
Growing up fast in london town amid punk and thatcherism the new york times the music of the clash is a driving force in this film, and jonathan rhys meyers appears as joe strummer. The case also includes dougray scott, natascha mcelhone. Jonathan rhys meyers plays joe strummer, who enters the boys life. As such, theres still plenty of interest in his story, as new film london town shows. Jonathan rhysmeyers walks the red carpet at the screening of his movie london town during the 2016 bfi london film festival on tuesday october 11 at haymarket cinema. London town stars daniel huttlestone, dougray scott, natascha mcelhone and jonathan rhys meyers. Twenty years later she discovers her inheritance and unleashes a war against her pursuers. Jonathan rhys meyers, dougray scott star in london town. London town, a journey down british punk rock road. Jonathan rhys meyers plays the late great joe strummer in a comingofage drama set in 1979 london. Jonathan rhys meyers as joe strummer in new london town. London town 2016 stream and watch online moviefone. Tom hughes, jonathan rhys meyers, natascha mcelhone london town official trailer 1 2016 jonathan rhys meyers movie in.
After an accident leaves a hot air balloon soaring uncontrollably into the sky, three passengers struggle to get back down before freezing to death in the upper atmosphere. The stonewall actor portrays the iconic musician in the 70sset drama, which follows a teen who is introduced to the iconic punk band by his estranged mother. With jonathan rhys meyers, tsuyoshi ihara, kenny leu, eijiro ozaki. Jonathan rhys meyers walks the red carpet at the screening of his movie london town during the. Adapted from the graphic novel shiro by danilo beyruth, in which a japanese gang boss is killed, and his only heiress is sent abroad as a baby. The joneses derrick borte is directing from a script by kirsten sheridan, sonya gildea and matthew brown, with filming taking place around london. Jonathan rhys meyers as the clashs joe strummer in london. New film london town features jonathan rhys meyers as the clashs joe strummer exclusive clip alternative press with a star cast and a killer soundtrack, the new film london town has the. Jonathan rhys meyers stars as the clashs joe strummer in comingofage tale the film will be released in theaters and vod on october 7 from ifc films. But bizarrely given that it is about the rebellious rock band its plotline will resemble billy elliot, the stage show and movie about a young. Jonathan rhys meyers on playing joe strummer in london town. Jonathan rhys meyers celebrity profile check out the latest jonathan rhys meyers photo. Jonathan rhys meyers partner shares intimate photos and details from couples athome delivery j is the best father.
Sep 14, 2016 london town trailer 1 2016 jonathan rhys meyers drama movie hd official trailer. London town trailer 1 2016 jonathan rhys meyers drama movie hd official trailer. Oct 12, 2016 jonathan rhys meyers walks the red carpet at the screening of his movie london town during the 2016 bfi london film festival on tuesday october 11 at haymarket cinema in london, england the 39. Like the guest star in a very special sitcom episode, joe strummer is the guy who saves the day. Tom hughes, jonathan rhys meyers, natascha mcelhone, and dougray scott experience the music and energy of the 1970s. Its due to be released october 7 in theaters, on itunes and vod. Daniel huttlestone and nell williams in london town 2016 london town 2016. Derrick bortes london town focuses on a working class boy who gets into the clash while his father is in the hospital. Sep 14, 2016 opening in theaters and vod october 7th directed by. Jonathan rhys meyers was born jonathan michael meyers on july 27, 1977, in dublin, ireland, to mary geraldine meyers and john okeeffe, a musician. London town is a 2016 americanbritish drama film directed by derrick borte and written by. Sep 14, 2016 the upcoming film london town tells the story of a clashobsessed teenager who crosses paths with joe strummer by happenstance in 1979 and finds his life changing as a result. Jonathan rhys meyers fansite new details on london town.
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