Daniel Mays

In Their Own Words: Letters From History

 

In Their Own Words

In Their Own Words (Courtesy of The National Archive, Audible, & Bloomsbury) With thanks to Midas PR

We are pleased to announce that Daniel Mays is part of an exciting project from Audible, The National Archives, and Bloomsbury:

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Audible, The National Archives, and Bloomsbury today debut In Their Own Words, an exclusive collection of largely unpublished letters from throughout history. Covering centuries of protest, scandal, cultural revolution and technological innovation the series gives audiences an intimate window into the past, documenting momentous events through personal letters from well-known figures and ordinary citizens alike. Bringing together some of the world’s most shocking, funny and poignant writing, the collection spans some 500 years including everything from Catherine Howard’s adulterous love notes, to the letter that marked the start of Nelson Mandela’s trial.

Working with some of Britain’s best loved performers, In Their Own Words has been beautifully brought to life by a BAFTA and Tony award winning cast including Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter), Indira Varma (Game Of Thrones), Martin Shaw (Judge John Deed), Daniel Mays (Mrs Biggs), David Haig (Four Weddings & A Funeral), Robert Bathurst (Downton Abbey) and Rhashan Stone (Desmond’s) amongst others.

Daniel Mays reads the following letters:
Letter from India: K B W Sharland, 26 July 1917, Pashan Camp, Kirkee, India (45:55)
Digging for King and Country: Leonard Woolley and T E Lawrence (1 hr 29 minutes)
Animals and the War effort: GI Joe the hero carrier pigeon (1 hr 52 minutes)
‘Terrible blow this Parliament’: A warning about the Gunpowder Plot (3 hr 45minutes)

Watch behind the scenes video featuring Daniel Mays reading from ‘Terrible blow this Parliament’: A warning about the Gunpowder Plot – written 26th October 1605:

In Their Own Words is available via audiobook worldwide beginning today, 25 August 2016.

Audible UK
Amazon UK
Amazon USA

The hardcover book and kindle version are released in UK bookstores today and in October for the USA.

Listen to Daniel Mays exclusive interview with Audible

Danny Audible

Many thanks to Audible, The National Archive, Bloomsbury, and Midas PR for the kind use of images and information.

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Line of Duty S3 – US DVD & iTunes Release

Line of Duty Series 3 is released on DVD and iTunes in the US today, 9 August 2016.

Daniel Mays stars in the thrilling third series of the critically acclaimed BBC Drama.

The powerful drama returns with Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott (Martin Compston, The Great Train Robbery) and Detective Constable Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure, Broadchurch) back on the trail of corrupt police officers. After a criminal is shot dead during a police raid, the AC-12 team begins examining the conduct of Sergeant Danny Waldron (Daniel Mays, The Great Fire), leader of an elite unit. But Waldron’s loyal team obstructs the investigation, and the truth about the shooting proves more complicated than Arnott and Fleming could ever have imagined. Hailed as “explosive” (Daily Mirror, UK) and “thrilling entertainment” (The Times, UK), Line of Duty delivers “unbeatable, utterly unpredictable viewing” (The Telegraph, UK). Adrian Dunbar (Ashes to Ashes) and Polly Walker (Rome, Prisoners’ Wives) also star, with Keeley Hawes (MI-5, Ashes to Ashes) reprising her role as enigmatic DI Lindsay Denton.

Buy Line of Duty series 3 in the US:
Amazon
iTunes
Acorn

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Daniel Mays joins cast of Sky Atlantic/Showtime ‘Guerrilla’ 

Very happy to announce that that Daniel Mays has joined the stellar cast line up of Sky Atlantic and Showtime’s ‘Guerrilla‘ along with Rory Kinnear. They join previously announced cast Idris Elba, Freida Pinto. 

Guerrilla is a love story set against the backdrop of one of the most politically explosive times in UK history. It tells the story of Jas and Marcus, whose relationship and values are tested when they form a radical underground cell in 1970s London. Their ultimate target becomes the Black Power Desk, a true-life, secretive counter-intelligence unit within Special Branch dedicated to crushing all forms of black activism.

Rory Kinnear and Daniel Mays have been cast as Pence and Cullen, members of Special Branch’s Black Power Desk.
‘Guerrilla’ is a co production between Sky Atlantic and Showtime (US). 

‘Guerrilla’ is a limited, six episode series that will air in the UK and US sometime in 2017. Filming began this week London. 

We will have more news on this exciting project in the coming weeks! 

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The Limehouse Golem World Premiere – TIFF16

It was announced today that The Limehouse Golem will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

TIFF 16 runs from 8 – 18 September.

The LIMEHOUSE GOLEM is a gothic murder mystery set in London’s dangerous Limehouse district in 1880. In the style of Se7en or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, it stars Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke and Douglas Booth. Written by Jane Goldman (Kingsman, Kick-Ass, The Woman in Black), it is based on Peter Ackroyd’s novel ‘Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem’ and is directed by Juan Carlos Medina (Painless).

A series of gruesome and bloody murders have shaken the Limehouse community. So monstrous and ruthless are these crimes the press claim they’re the work of ‘The Golem’ – a legendary creature from dark times…

Confronted by a murderer of a yet unknown kind and with no genuine leads, the police put the relatively inexperienced Detective Inspector Kildare (Bill Nighy) on the case, a scapegoat for when the next victim surfaces.

Daniel Mays stars as George Flood along with Bill Nighy, Morgan Watkins, Douglas Booth, Olivia Cooke, and others.

UK and US film release dates are forthcoming.

Entertainment Weekly article on TIFF 16

IMDB page
Number 9 Films
HanWay Films

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Behind the Scenes – Photographer Laura Marie Linck

Daniel Mays is included in an exhibition by photographer Laura Marie Linck at Blackheath Halls in London called Behind the Scenes. This is the second year for this wonderful photography display.

BEHIND THE SCENES
FRI 1 JUL – SUN 31 JUL 10.00h-17.00h
Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, SE3 9RQ
Cafe Bar
Free Admission

A collection of candid black and white photographs of film and theatre actors, directors, writers, including Dame Judi Dench, Ben Whishaw, Daniel Mays, Sir David Hare, Adam Godley, Eve Best and Sir Timothy West. A peek at some of the photographs included are on Instagram.

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Photograph of Daniel Mays used with permission from Laura Marie Linck. Image is ©Laura Marie Linck

You can view Laura’s beautiful photography and film work at her website LauraMarieLinck.com
From the website: I am a French Photographer – Filmmaker based in London. I like a challenge and I am always up for a new adventure. I specialise in reportage photography as well as production photography for Film & Theatre. I love capturing true moments that people often miss. I have been called a Ninja Photographer before, people never realise I am around which allows me to catch amazing and genuine moments.”

With many thanks to Laura for her kind permission to use her photograph of Daniel Mays.

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The Infiltrator – In US Cinemas 13 July

The Infiltrator is released in US cinemas on 13 July.  Watch the new video that includes Daniel Mays as Frankie:



Based on a true story, Federal agent ROBERT “BOB” MAZUR (Bryan Cranston) goes deep undercover to infiltrate Pablo Escobar’s drug trafficking scene plaguing the nation in 1986 by posing as slick, money-laundering businessman Bob Musella. Teamed with impulsive and streetwise fellow agent EMIR ABREU (John Leguizamo) and rookie agent posing as his fiancé KATHY ERTZ (Diane Kruger), Mazur befriends Escobar’s top lieutenant ROBERTO ALCAINO (Benjamin Bratt). Navigating a vicious criminal network in which the slightest slip-up could cost him his life, Mazur risks it all building a case that leads to indictments of 85 drug lords and the corrupt bankers who cleaned their dirty money, along with the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, one of the largest money-laundering banks in the world.

The Infiltrator will be released in the UK later in 2016.

The Infiltrator first look Trailer
The Infiltrator second trailer

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The Old Vic 2016 Summer Gala

Daniel Mays attended last evening’s (27/6/2016) Summer Gala to benefit The Old Vic Theatre  at The Brewery in London.

Danny starred in the The Caretaker by Harold Pinter at The Old Vic from March through May of this year with Timothy Spall and George MacKay.

Some Photos from the evening:

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The Royal Court Interview – #60YearsNew

The Royal Court has released their full interview with Daniel Mays for their 60 Years New celebration:

Danny explains his appreciation for The Royal Court:

“It felt like how I was as an actor it just seemed to be a fantastic fit.” And that it “feels like home to me.  It was the place where I was able to grow as an actor. It allowed me a space to establish myself.”

 

Speaking about Motortown by Simon Stephens:
“I feel incredibly honoured that somebody of Simon’s talent would write a piece so challenging and with such emotional range and dexterity in it. It was an absolutely wonderful experience for me.”

As a performer, Danny wholeheartedly believes in what The Royal Court stands for. Danny says that if The Royal Court didn’t exist, he doesn’t think that he would be the actor that he is today.

You can view all of the interviews with actors, writers, and directors at the Royal Court’s 60 Years New dedicated website.

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Dad’s Army Now on DVD

Dad’s Army is released today on Blu-Ray, DVD, and digital platforms!

It is 1944 and World War II is reaching its climax. The Allies are poised to invade France and finally defeat the German army. But in Walmington-on-Sea morale amongst the Home Guard is low. Their new mission then – to patrol the Dover army base – is a great chance to revive spirits and reputation, that is until glamorous journalist Rose Winters arrives to write about their exploits, setting the pulses racing and putting the local women on red alert. MI5 then discover a radio signal sent direct to Berlin from Walmington-on-Sea. There’s a spy on the loose! The outcome of the war is suddenly at stake, and it falls to our unlikely heroes to stand up and be counted.

Daniel Mays is Private Joe Walker.  The Dad’s Army cast also includes Michael Gambon, Bill Nighy, Tony Jones, Tom Courtenay, Blake Harrision, Catherine Zeta Jones, Emily Atack, and many more.

Read Daniel Mays’s interviews on honouring the classic TV series and whether the cast would be interested in a sequel.

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