Please join the JRMfansite in wishing Jonathan a very happy and healthy birthday! Montreal is a beautiful city and we hope he enjoys this special day with his friends and family. With so many new projects currently filming or in the works like “Stonewall”, “Byrd & the Bees” and “Six”, we have much to look forward to and celebrate as well!
While sadly “Dracula” was cancelled too soon, the brilliant 10 episodes will be available on Blu-ray and DVD this October 14. Special features on the blu-ray include: Deleted Scenes New Blood Creating the World of Dracula Dracula Rising Animated Series Van Helsing’s Lost Tapes You can pre-order a copy on Amazon today.
The Irish Herald reports that unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts Jonathan is no longer part of “The Secret Scripture” along with Jessica Chastain. However, today comes word about a potential new project for Jonathan… this time something very different for him, a science fiction thriller titled “Six”. It will reunite Jonathan with “Dracula” executive producer Tony Krantz. From Moviehole: Exclusive : Sarsgaard, Farmiga and Rhys-Meyers out for Six Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers have boarded writer-director Tony Krantz’s (“24”) science-fiction thriller “Six”. Described to us as a...
Jonathan is set to receive the Legend award at this October’s Irish Post Awards! From the Irish Post: Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ achievements in film and television are to be recognised at this year’s Irish Post Awards. The Cork-raised actor will receive the Legend award in recognition of his 20-year long career. He will also attend the black-tie event in London this October. Rhys Meyers first sprung to public attention in 1996 with the movie The Disappearance of Finbar. He has since been nominated for Golden Globe and Emmy Awards...
According to Vulture, Another Me will open in the US on August 22. No word yet on who the distributor is or if this will be a wide or limited release. But there is a new English trailer available:
Another new project for Jonathan has been announced! Jonathan is joining romantic comedy “Byrd & the Bees” opposite actress Tracy Spiridakos. Tracy was the star of NBC’s “Revolution”, which was also recently cancelled like “Dracula”. This independent project starts filming this September in Scotland. More details from The Wrap: ‘Revolution’ Star Tracy Spiridakos Joins Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Romantic Comedy (Exclusive) Qoa Entertainment is producing the movie, which Finola Hughes will direct from a script by Christine Fry Tracy Spiridakos, who starred on NBC’s “Revolution,” is set to play...
Exciting casting news was announced today! Jonathan has joined the cast of the independent “Stonewall” by director Roland Emmerich. This is a departure from Emmerich’s typical big Hollywood blockbusters that he’s know for but is a story very close to his heart. The film centers around the historic 1969 police raid in New York City that kick started the gay right movement in America. The film is being shot this summer in Montreal. Jonathan is playing the character of Danny. More details from Deadline: Roland Emmerich’s Stonewall, the Jon...
Sad news to report… NBC has cancelled “Dracula”. There will be no season two and the odds are very slim to none that the show will continue on other network. From Entertainment Weekly: NBC has staked Dracula. The sexy Victorian horror series starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as a revenge-seeking version of the infamous vampire is officially dead. The news comes the day after NBC renewed its other Friday thriller on the bubble — Hannibal, which got a third season order. Industry rumors had Hannibal, Dracula, and supernatural pilot Constantine...
As previously reported, Jonathan is featured on new song “Open Mouth” by Suzy’s Field. You can now purchase “Open Mouth” on Amazon as well as pre-order their new album “Blossom”. “Open Mouth” is no longer available on SoundCloud so the only way to listen to this fantastic song is to purchase it via Amazon.
From the Independent comes news of a potential new film project. Jeremy Irons and Jonathan are both said to be in negotiations for roles in a big screen adaption of “The Secret Scripture”. Filming is due to start in Ireland this June with already cast leads Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave. “The Secret Scripture” is a 2008 acclaimed novel written by Sebastian Barry. Exclusive: Jeremy Irons and Jonathan Rhys Meyers to take on ‘prominent roles’ in big screen’s ‘The Secret Scripture’ Actors Jeremy Irons and Jonathan Rhys Meyers are...
