halopub March 22, 2016 Share March 22, 2016 Variety repeated UK tabloid rumors that the BBC is in negotiations with the production company for a second season. If so, it would take the story beyond the original book. Link to comment
atomationage March 24, 2016 Share March 24, 2016 I bet the second season gets sexier. That's what usually happens. Link to comment
halopub March 29, 2016 Share March 29, 2016 Stephen Colbert teasing Hiddleston about showing his "English Countryside" in The Night Manager. It's interesting that RADA actually prepares actors for nude scenes. 1 Link to comment
atomationage March 29, 2016 Share March 29, 2016 From that video, The Night Manager starts April 19th on AMC in the US. I find Colbert very annoying. 2 Link to comment
halopub April 10, 2016 Share April 10, 2016 Hiddleston, Laurie and one of the executive producers dismiss the rumors of a second season. 1 Link to comment
atomationage April 11, 2016 Share April 11, 2016 I'm glad about no second season, but I hope we see Hugh Laurie again soon. Hiddleston was on the cover of Friday's Chicago Red Eye as Hank Williams. Link to comment
halopub April 12, 2016 Share April 12, 2016 (edited) Hugh's going to be in a noir series for Hulu - a 20 eppy show called Chance that's supposed to give him a bit of creative input. I'm not sure about the showrunner, Alexandra Cunningham, who has worked on Aquarius and Desperate Housewives, but fingers crossed. In a Wall Street Journal interview last month, Hugh briefly alluded to creative arguments with the director of The Night Manager, plus his continual self doubt towards his performance as Roper. Given my own reactions to the episodes, I wish he had fought harder with Bier but it is what it is. Hugh's Roper needed more snarky writing and it was promising when he got to show some personality. I still remember Hugh doing a hell of a lot with his sarcastic few minutes in Sense & Sensibility. (And now I'm imagining Ang Lee's version of The Night Manager). Edited April 12, 2016 by halopub 1 Link to comment
scrb April 20, 2016 Share April 20, 2016 Not a rave review: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/19/arts/television/the-night-manager-tv-review.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Ftelevision&action=click&contentCollection=television®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=1 1 Link to comment
halopub April 21, 2016 Share April 21, 2016 Here's a review from Matt Zoller Seitz, with a non-spoilerly plot mention for episode 2. He writes for New York Magazine and is the one who wrote some crazily amazing reviews of Hannibal. I really can't agree with him that the miniseries succeeds as both brain and eye candy. If only I had been able to enjoy the show through his eyes. In fact, I've been baffled by the reactions of many TV critics that I respect. Alan Sepinwall shared many of my issues with plot coherence and still gave it a B. Link to comment
maraleia May 11, 2016 Share May 11, 2016 Interview with the director Susanne Bier http://www.themarysue.com/interview-susanne-bier/ Link to comment
GHScorpiosRule May 21, 2016 Share May 21, 2016 I just stumbled on this show, and didn't realize that it starred Tom Hiddleston, who I just love. But, there has been a promo about how the second season will be starting in June. The first six episodes are available on demand for me via AMC, and I live in the States. So, I'm confused. Based on the comments above, there won't be a second season? Link to comment
Moose135 May 22, 2016 Share May 22, 2016 It was planned as a 6-episode mini-series, but apparently they are discussing a second season. Not having seen the final episode of the series, I don't know how it ends or how that would impact a second season. I haven't seen anything definite about a second season, only some articles from a month or so ago saying they were talking about it. Link to comment
attica May 23, 2016 Share May 23, 2016 The six episodes wrap up the book on which the series is based. Pine appears in no other Le Carre books. If there's more, it will be all new content. Which I guess since the Le Carre family are involved, and enjoying the piles of money it's making, there is motivation to create new content. Which is easier said than done, but see: piles of money. 3 Link to comment
SongbirdHollow May 24, 2016 Share May 24, 2016 If you have a twitter account and send a pic with #NightManagerAlias today, they send you back a passport with your new identity. I'm now Carol Sycamore, LOL. 1 Link to comment
attica May 25, 2016 Share May 25, 2016 Mallorca is seeing a significant uptick in tourist bookings in the wake of the broadcast. And no wonder. 1 Link to comment
Artsda May 25, 2016 Share May 25, 2016 (edited) Both Tom & Hugh said they wouldn't do a season 2, so may be BBC will do a different book? They should just leave it as is. Edited May 25, 2016 by Artsda 2 Link to comment
maraleia May 26, 2016 Share May 26, 2016 https://www.buzzfeed.com/arianelange/why-the-pregnant-spy-on-the-night-manager-is-the-best-part-o?utm_term=.mjqG44oeY#.khwo55bY7 1 Link to comment
Irlandesa May 28, 2016 Share May 28, 2016 (edited) On 5/25/2016 at 10:23 AM, Artsda said: Both Tom & Hugh said they wouldn't do a season 2, so may be BBC will do a different book? They should just leave it as is. Are you sure? I've read that both are open to it depending on Le Carre's involvement. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-night-manager-season-2-tom-hiddleston-and-hugh-laurie-will-return-if-john-le-carre-writes-a-a6992586.html Edited May 29, 2016 by Irlandesa Link to comment
GHScorpiosRule May 29, 2016 Share May 29, 2016 Just color me very confused then, because AMC keeps showing how "Season Two" is premiering either end of next week, or sometime in June. Link to comment
halopub May 29, 2016 Share May 29, 2016 Nothing has been written or filmed. Regarding AMC I've been mainly seeing promos for Preacher and Feed the Beast. I'm pretty skeptical about le Carré writing any new material, but that's mainly because of the overly effusive letter the octogenarian wrote praising the miniseries that his son produced. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to Hugh's upcoming Hulu series. 1 Link to comment
Captanne May 29, 2016 Share May 29, 2016 (edited) My worry is that someone tells Laurie he should be the next stunt-casting go-to villain because, as we know [sarcasm] all villains have English accents [/sarcasm]. I don't think Laurie plays "villain" very well. For me, it's not been his forte. (I was just trying to think of villainous casting that would have worked with him and all I could think of was Dr. Leekie in Orphan Black who was played very well by Matt Frewer. I think Laurie would have overwhelmed the show and Frewer was perfect for the role -- but that is the sort of villain I see Laurie pulling off. None of these -- "glaring into the camera with Evil Intent" business. That just didn't work for me.) Edited May 29, 2016 by Captanne Link to comment
Artsda May 29, 2016 Share May 29, 2016 On 5/28/2016 at 0:50 AM, Irlandesa said: Are you sure? I've read that both are open to it depending on Le Carre's involvement. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-night-manager-season-2-tom-hiddleston-and-hugh-laurie-will-return-if-john-le-carre-writes-a-a6992586.html Pretty sure, they were clear. Le Carre would have to write a whole new book, which they know wouldn't happen anytime soon. The Night Manager season 2: Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie say second series is not going to happen 'The Night Manager' Season 2 Isn't Happening 1 Link to comment
Irlandesa May 29, 2016 Share May 29, 2016 Putting conditions on a second season is not "making it clear" that they wouldn't do a second season. If anything, it leaves the door ajar. That doesn't mean I'll be waiting with bated breath for it to happen but it sounds like all were happy with the experience and wouldn't mind a repeat if the circumstances worked out. 1 Link to comment
attica May 29, 2016 Share May 29, 2016 3 hours ago, Captanne said: I don't think Laurie plays "villain" very well. He did a couple of eps of early-season Spooks (MI-5 as was stateside) in which he played antagonist (from MI-6, naturally) with relish, imo. I love his arch disdain and superiority; I think it works well for villain roles. Of course, he employed the same manners as protagonist in House. 1 Link to comment
Captanne May 30, 2016 Share May 30, 2016 I agree that he can do it -- I just don't think it's his forte. He falls into the cliche -- and he's way better than a cliche. And I think you make a good point bringing up House. In that iconic character (based on Sherlock Holmes so, admittedly, it's an easy, well-trodden role to inhabit), Laurie was able to bring his comedic brilliance to full force with House's sarcasm and self-defensiveness. He turned "anti-hero" into full-fledged hero by drawing on his amazing (prodigious?) talent for comedy and acting in general. I also don't want to see him typecast -- either as House or as a sitcom kind of guy. (Bryan Cranston is another actor who can straddle that "evil" with "comedy" if handled correctly by direction and writing.) I think Laurie is even more dependent on the writers and directors than Cranston when it comes to villainy. I have been a Laurie fan since the early days so I am squarely in his corner. Link to comment
lulee June 1, 2016 Share June 1, 2016 I saw a report that Elizabeth Debecki (Jed) will be the villain in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 playing a character named Ayesha. Looks like she'll be joining her friend Tom in the Marvel family. Link to comment
formerlyfreedom June 19, 2016 Share June 19, 2016 3 hours ago, stewedsquash said: Hiddleston and Taylor Swift are apparently an item now. I had JUST finally stopped crying. Darnit, @stewedsquash! ;) 2 Link to comment
lulee June 19, 2016 Share June 19, 2016 Not to turn this into the gossip page, but conspiracy theories are running wild on Twitter and elsewhere that Hiddleston and Swift are seeking headlines and attention good for a shot at the Bond role for him, for instance. I'd expect to see much more of them. Link to comment
dubbel zout June 19, 2016 Share June 19, 2016 Cavorting with Taylor Swift doesn't seem like a smart way to try to be James Bond, IMO. And as much as I like the Hiddles, I think he's a bit too lightweight at the moment. Idris Elba should get the part! 1 Link to comment
NumberCruncher June 20, 2016 Share June 20, 2016 (edited) On 6/18/2016 at 9:08 PM, stewedsquash said: I haven't gotten to the crying stage yet. My face is frozen in the Why???? My brain is cracking trying to figure it out. Haha! This was pretty close to my reaction as well but mine was more along the lines of "HER?!?" /Michael Bluth Edited June 20, 2016 by NumberCruncher Link to comment
dcalley June 24, 2016 Share June 24, 2016 Interview: Actress Olivia Colman on The Night Manager, May 2, 2016 1 Link to comment
thuganomics85 July 14, 2016 Share July 14, 2016 Emmy nominations: got nominated for Outstanding Limited Series, along with nods to Hiddleston (actor), Laurie (supporting actor), and... Olivia Coleman! (supporting actress.) I am so thrilled over the last part. Almost makes up for not getting any consideration for Broadchurch. Not surprised, but a bit bummed Tom Hollander didn't get in, because I thought he stole the show at times as Corky. 5 Link to comment
Milburn Stone July 15, 2016 Share July 15, 2016 (edited) Just sayin', it astonishes me how many people say "Laurie can't play a good villain" when I thought Roper was one of the best villains I've ever seen in my entire life. Roper as done by Laurie is what other suave, witty, elegant, understated villains want to be. And I agree Hollander should have gotten an Emmy nod. Corky as done by Hollander is what other suave, witty, homosexual henchmen want to be. Edited July 15, 2016 by Milburn Stone 2 Link to comment
SusanSunflower August 15, 2016 Share August 15, 2016 Don't know where to put this but I just discovered that "the night manager" is on Sundance starting tonight == episodes 1-2-3 with 4-5-6 tomorrow night -- set those VCR's. (On DISH, Sundance is a free-preview this month. 1 Link to comment
ElectricBoogaloo January 9, 2017 Share January 9, 2017 Congratulations to The Night Manager on their Golden Globe wins! BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION: Tom Hiddleston BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION: Olivia Colman BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION : Hugh Laurie 4 Link to comment
scrb January 9, 2017 Share January 9, 2017 Colman and Laurie are okay. But I think The Night of actor and supporting actor were better. 1 Link to comment
Moose135 January 18, 2017 Share January 18, 2017 Is AMC planning to re-air the series soon? I've been watching some stuff on the channel the past few days, and they have been running promos congratulating the actors for the GG wins. Usually, you see a network do that for a returning show, not so much for a one-off miniseries months after it has run. Link to comment
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