Vera fans predict Brenda Blethyn's replacement as ITV stars are backed to take on lead

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Bust out the Dramamine and brace for PTSD. Keira Knightley is on board to lead a film adaption of Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel “The Woman in Cabin 10” at Netflix. In what marks one of Dan Lin’s first green lights as the new film chief at the streamer, “The Woman in Cabin 10” follows a travel journalist (Knightley) assigned to cover the launch of a luxury yacht.

Supergran actress Gudrun Ure has tragically passed away at the age of 98.The star, who found fame in the '80s children's TV series Supergran playing a grandma with superpowers, hailed from Stirlingshire, Scotland, and kicked off her acting career in an impressive array of series such as Casualty and Midsomer Murders since 1951. Heartbroken fans flooded X, previously known as Twitter, expressing their grief over her passing.

Viewers were shocked at a throwback picture of Susanna Reid during a segment of Good Morning Britain on Tuesday 15 May when she revealed her acting background.The presenter was interviewing Casualty star Derek Thompson when she opened up about her television beginnings as an actress. Susanna starred in Channel 4’s The Price in 1985 - making Susanna just 13 years old at the time. Ed Balls was particularly intrigued and asked Derek: “Could she have been a star of the stage or the screen rather than television?” Derek looked momentarily confused before confirming: “We all thought you were going to be a star.” As Susanna went on to explain more about her time on television, she dropped the bomb that Succession’s Dame Harriet Walter played her mum.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “The Substance,” Coralie Fargeat’s buzzy horror movie starring Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore, has sold to one of France’s biggest distributors, Metropolitan FilmExport, ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The Match Factory is handling international sales on the female-powered movie, and MUBI just acquired the rights in North America, U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Latin America and Benelux, where they will release the film theatrically this year. MUBI has also acquired the movie for Turkey and India.

Maura Higgens, Oti Mabuse and Eleanor Tomlinson were among some of the star-studded arrivals on the red carpet for the 2024 British Academy Television Awards (Sunday 12th May) and the red carpet outfit reveals were certainly a feast for the eyes. Some might argue that opting for black for a red carpet event is the safe choice, however many of the well-known TV faces reached for the classic hue and there was nothing 'safe' about these showstoppers.

Kady McDermott and Cally Jane Beech have been dubbed 'twins' by fans who are convinced they are related after noticing that they have extremely similar features - particularly piercing blue eyes.The former Love Island stars were amongst the flurry of celebrities and influencers who headed to Ibiza this weekend with SHEIN for the opening of Wayne Lineker's hotspot beach club O Beach, which is sponsored by the fashion brand. And during the trip, Kady, 28, and Cally, 33, shared a snap together on Instagram, in which the similarities were uncanny. As Cally captioned the snap 'Soul sister', fans couldn't help but agree, as one wrote: "Actually look like sisters too! The eyes." Another wrote: "Soul sisters?? More like identical twins!! xx," while a third echoed: "Awww you both definitely look like sisters in the pic ladies.

Cabaret is back on Broadway with unbridled decadence and immersive glory. Certain musicals are constructed so well that, even if they are cast with mediocre performances or if the production value is low, they still hold.Cabaret stands as one of the indestructible.This might explain why the original sixties production has been revived and reinvented so many times on both sides of the Atlantic.

Heartbreaking final episodes of the ITV drama Vera might have sealed DCI Vera Stanhope's fate after an eagle-eyed fan spotted a massive 'clue' while following filming.The devastated viewer pointed out the significant 'clue' during filming suggests DCI Vera Stanhope might die and that Vera could meet a tragic end in the heart-wrenching final episodes. Brenda Blethyn, who has portrayed the beloved character for 14 years, is already set to leave her role after the upcoming series.

Coronation Street have predicted a return could be on the cards as Steve McDonald was 'dumped' by his best mate Tim Metcalfe. Fans love the pair thanks to their comedy exchanges but if Sally Metcalfe has her way, they will be no more.

Brenda Blethyn has been spotted giving a cheerful wave to her fans while filming the very last episodes of the long-running ITV series Vera.The acclaimed actress, who has won viewers' hearts as the iconic DCI Vera Stanhope, is wrapping up her journey with the show next year, with two final instalments being shot in the north of England.The Vera set has been buzzing with activity in Gateshead, where Brenda's warm smiles and friendly waves have been a treat for onlookers. Most recently, Brenda and the cast were spotted filming on Swinburne Street in the town and at the city's Town Hall.The concluding two episodes will form the fourteenth series of the hit ITV crime drama, which has followed the sharp-witted Vera leading her team, including DS Joe Ashworth (David Leon) at the start, followed by DS Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty), and then the returning Joe, now promoted to DI.

Coronation Street fans are convinced they could be welcoming back a familiar face to help out Roy Cropper, who's found himself in a bit of a pickle in recent weeks following the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Bolton. As regular viewers will know, Roy's former employee Lauren recently vanished from her home without a trace, with the police believing that the teenager had met a sticky end after no clues were found that could reveal her whereabouts.

Ellise Shafer Mike Leigh, the veteran director of “Vera Drake,” “Another Year” and “Happy-Go-Lucky,” will be honored at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival with its Career Achievement Golden Bee Award. Leigh will also host a masterclass at the festival, the second edition of which is taking place June 22 to 30 in Malta’s capital city of Valletta.

Love Island fans are convinced Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde are back together after they appeared to enjoy a luxury shopping spree together.The pair met on Love Island in 2023 and they went on to date before splitting in November last year, only to go on to rekindle their romance and then breaking up again. But their latest Snapchat posts indicate that they could be spending time together again as both were in Selfridges on Saturday, 27 April. Ella posted plenty of selfies from inside the store, as well as a Louis Vuitton bag.

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One of the stars from RTE's gripping crime drama Kin has spilled the beans on the much-anticipated third season, leaving fans on tenterhooks about the fate of the Kinsella clan.The Dublin-based gangland thriller, featuring a stellar cast including Clare Dunne, Charlie Cox, Aidan Gillen, Ciaran Hinds, and Sam Keeley, has had viewers glued to their screens. Kin became an instant sensation on RTE, with the second season finale pulling in nearly 600,000 viewers, not to mention its smashing success on the RTE Player.The drama reached new heights of fame when it hit BBC iPlayer this February, quickly becoming one of the top five most-watched programmes during the week of its release.

Brendan Rodgers has challenged Celtic to win the Premiership and Scottish Cup double for Joe Hart to sign off his career.

Brenda Blethyn, known for her portrayal of the beloved detective Vera, recently took to social media to express her heartfelt sentiments as the iconic series approaches its end. With filming for the 14th season set to begin soon, Brenda thanked fans for their unwavering support and shared her bittersweet feelings about bidding farewell to the role. She posted: “Many thanks to everyone for your good wishes.

Coronation Street fans have predicted 'more bad news' as they think a suspect has gone unnoticed in the Lauren Bolton case. Roy Cropper's solicitor, friends and family are still trying to prove his innocence after he was charged with the murder of the teen.

With the latest Death in Paradise actor, Ralf Little, having left the fictional island of Saint Marie - rumours have been swirling as to who will replace him as the lead detective. Ralf played Detective Inspector Neville Parker for five years, having taken over the role from Ardal O’Hanlon, who played DI Jack Rooney, in 2020.

Fan favorite British crime drama Vera will be ending after its upcoming 14th season on ITV.