Tag: Damian Lewis
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Is Historical Fiction At Its Finest
– The Encroaching Noose – by Elijah Gonzalez | Paste Magazine | March 21, 2025 It’s been 10 years since the first season of Wolf Hall charted Thomas Cromwell’s rise in Henry VIII’s court as our scrappy son-of-a-blacksmith navigated a den of aristocratic predators while somehow trying to maintain his morality. It was a precise, beautifully paced…
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When the Walls Close In on the ‘Wolf Hall’ Saga
– Slippery Stones Underfoot – by Roslyn Sulcas | New York Times | March 21, 2025 Mark Rylance sat quietly and alone, his black-capped head bowed, his eyes closed. Nearby in a grand chamber, Damian Lewis stood resplendent in a huge gold jacket, playing King Henry VIII, as the director Peter Kosminsky rearranged some actors…
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Is Well Worth the Wait
– Rebellion, Diplomacy, and Intrigue – by Taylor Antrim | Vogue | March 20, 2025 I still remember when the advanced copy of Hilary Mantel’s 2020 novel The Mirror and the Light hit my desk. I was eager to read the final book in Mantel’s titanic Thomas Cromwell trilogy, a series that began with Wolf Hall in 2009 and…
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The Real Story Behind ‘Wolf Hall’ and the Fall of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s Most Controversial Adviser
– Chronicling Last 4 Years of Statesman’s Life – by Meilan Solly | Smithsonian Magazine | March 20, 2025 The final years of Henry VIII’s reign were a dark period for Tudor England: a time when a queen could be beheaded on trumped-up charges of treason, and a longtime friend of the king could meet that same…
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Damian Lewis Supports Liverpool FC at EFL Cup
– Liverpool vs. Newcastle – Damian was spotted at English Football League (EFL) Cup Final supporting his beloved Liverpool Football Club on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Wembley Stadium. Sadly, Newcastle ended their trophy drought since 1955 with League Cup final win over Liverpool, 2 to 1. You Never Walk Alone!
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Damian Lewis Hosts Parent Quiz Night
– A Test of Knowledge – Damian was the surprise host at Parent Quiz Night that took place in the Great Hall of University College School (UCS), Hampstead on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The event was organized by UCS Parent Guild and was a fabulous evening! The UCS’ foundation is based on the principles of…
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Damian Lewis, Patron, Hosted HvH ARTS Exhibition
– Exhibition of Art and Photography – Damian, Patron of HvH Arts Foundation, hosted the charity’s art and photography exhibit in a private viewing on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at LumiNoir Art Gallery at 157 Regents Park Road in London. The Deputy Mayor of Camden, Councillor Eddie Hanson, was in attendance to…
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Wolf Hall Costumes Go On Display At Berkeley Castle
– Opulent Attire and Tudor Day – This April, Berkeley Castle will present an exclusive Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light costume exhibition, showcasing six stunning costumes worn by acclaimed actors from the celebrated TV series. Step into the world of Tudor England and admire the exquisite craftsmanship of these historically inspired garments, which…