Spud ewen bremner, sick boy jonny lee miller, and begbie robert carlyle. The return of trainspottings psychopathic antihero in sequel t2 has reignited old friendships for robert carlyle. Mar 04, 2016 certain film roles leave an indelible impression. Jonny lee miller interview on t2 trainspotting time out film. Mar 11, 20 danny boyle discusses plans for trainspotting 2 film, set for 2016 danny boyle has revealed plans for a trainspotting sequel, which may star the entire original cast, to be released in 2016.
Robert carlyle, 58, lives with his wife anastasia and their three children. One of the difficulties of just adapting porno is that so much of it is to do with internet porn, which has moved on a lot since the book was written or so i understand so it would require a hefty rewrite. Robert carlyle obe born 14 april 1961 is a scottish actor. Carlyle feels there is space to explore his character further, as begbie is the focus of trainspotting author irvine welshs 2016 book the blade artist. Robert carlyle was born in maryhill, glasgow, scotland, to elizabeth, a bus company employee, and joseph carlyle, a painter and decorator. Danny boyle discusses plans for trainspotting 2 film. Jan 26, 2017 robert carlyle appears as begbie, who starts brawls with almost anyone who crosses his path. He talks pushing buttons, brexit blues and the benefits of getting older. Trainspotting 2 is a beautiful thing, says robert carlyle. Feb 02, 2017 danny boyle, ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller, robert carlyle and ewen bremner discuss t2 trainspotting. I took out two teeth and suddenly begbie came back to life.
Robert carlyle and ewan mcgregor discuss what it was like stepping into the shoes and renton and begbie once again for danny boyles t2 trainspotting. Trainspotting is the first novel by scottish writer irvine welsh, first published in 1993. Mar 20, 20 with trance heading into cinemas next wednesday, the flickering myth writing team look back at their favourite danny boyle movies. Apr 27, 2009 trainspotting star robert carlyle has announced in a bafta website interview that he thinks the character he played in the film was gay despite francis begbie being considered one of fictions. Robert carlyle is a oneman antidote to the thespian stereotype of the luvvie. Nov 19, 2015 yet, after having read the script by returning scribe, john hodge, one cast member who is particularly excited for the project is robert carlyle.
This is heavily hinted in trainspotting 2 through the fact that he cannot get an erection while having sex with his wife. Trainspottings robert carlyle on loving canada and the. Mar 27, 2017 t2 trainspotting star robert carlyle, who plays begbie, reveals he was worried about returning to characters after 20 years, but says it was actually quite easy like stepping into an old. Robert carlyle discusses his return to the role of begbie in t2 trainspotting, out 27th january. I am constantly disappointing people by not being scottish the actor who plays sick boy explains why he would never make a trainspotting movie. Trainspottings irvine welsh and robert carlyle to host. Robert carlyle suggests that chatter is already underway about a possible trainspotting 3. Mark renton ewan mcgregor returns to the only place he can ever call home. Ever since he owned the screen in trainspotting, robert carlyle has been a favorite actor for a lot of us. Its a beautiful thing youre going to think, of course hes going to say this, but honestly, its one of the best scripts ive. Subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer programme websi. T2 reunites many of the principals from the first film, including boyle, writer john hodge, and stars ewan mcgregor, ewen bremmer, johnny lee miller, and robert carlyle, checking in with the gang. Robert carlyle has read the script for trainspotting 2 and he seems to be a fan. And then came the stars ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller, ewen bremner and robert carlyle, back to play moustachioed psychopath francis begbie.
Robert carlyle made his name with tough, violent and damaged characters. Wherever i go, people talk about begbie on the eve of the trainspotting sequel, the actor talks about playing one of. In only a few months well return to the world of trainspotting with danny boyles sequel, but is a trainspotting tv series in the cards. Ewen bremner returns as the dimwitted spud, who, in the first movie, has a memorable job interview. First things first if youre going to do a comparison of the novel and the movie trainspotting, the first thing you have to confront is the goddamnhardtoread nature of the novel. The 55yearold star reprises his role as thug francis begbie, 21 years after danny boyle s iconic movie was first released. Telling renton the truth about begbies story tommy. The ultimate film guide stollery, martin, boyle, danny on. Share via email i was on a plane in india and i thought it was going to crash robert carlyle r. Subscribe to film4 for more interviews, clips and tra.
T he scottish actor, 58, played francis franco begbie. Jul 15, 2015 robert carlyle talks fear, football and trainspotting 2. His film work includes trainspotting 1996, the full monty 1997, the world is not enough 1999, and angelas ashes 1999. In a 2009 interview, robert carlyle revealed that his character, begbie, is gay. Culture books news irvine welsh and robert carlyle to host exclusive trainspotting talk in edinburgh. I took out two teeth and suddenly begbie came back. He has been in the television shows hamish macbeth, stargate universe, and once upon a time. Robert carlyle wants to make a third trainspotting film. Busted for drunk driving, he faces deportation, an unpleasant possibility that forces him to confront his past.
Trainspotting 2 officially billed as t2 trainspotting will see the original cast of the 1996 movie, including stars ewan mcgregor and robert carlyle, team up again with director danny. Robert carlyle was not expecting the full monty to be a hit the graham norton show 2017 bbc one duration. It took me months to get over playing hitler, says robert carlyle. Carlyle feels there is space to explore his character further, as begbie is the focus of trainspotting author irvine welshs 2016 book the blade artist and he hopes hell get to portray the scottish psychopath again. From thug in trainspotting to serial killer in cracker, from sad steelworker in the full monty to pinup tv cop hamish macbeth, robert carlyle is a. Danny boyle and ewan mcgregor on t2 trainspotting 20 years ago, a lowbudget film with a great soundtrack became a huge hit. Robert carlyle on back as begbie and trainspotting 3. Wherever i go, people talk about begbie on the eve of the trainspotting sequel, the actor talks about playing one of british cinemas most. The 58yearold actor played francis franco begbie in the cult classic 1996 film and its sequel, t2 trainspotting in 2017. This site has no official affiliation with robert carlyle or his agents it is run by fans for fans. The baftawinning star of two of the biggest brit flicks of the past 25 years trainspotting and the full monty. Robert carlyle to make third trainspotting film box jamz. The trainspotting actor recorded a video message urging fans to get behind the campaign. Trainspotting is categorically made by its strong characters because thats all its really about.
And its a lot more genre than some of the other trainspotting books. Trainspotting is a 1996 british black comedy crime film directed by danny boyle and starring ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, kevin mckidd, robert carlyle, and kelly macdonald in her debut. The video archive features clips of robert s work including trailers, scenes, making ofs and interviews talk show appearances, award ceremonies, documentaries and much more. This is an unofficial nonprofit fansite dedicated to robert carlyle in hopes to help promote his career and it has been up since around the summer of 2003. Danny always said he wants us all to be 20 years older because the book trainspotting sequel, porno is set 20 years later. Robert carlyle teases possibility of trainspotting 3. Order of irvine welsh books irvine welsh is a scottish novelist, best known for his novel trainspotting. Robert carlyle talks fear, football and trainspotting 2.
Irvine welsh new book dead mens trousers will be the last one about the boys renton, begbie, sick boy and spud. Then theres the electrifyingly dangerous begbie, played with frightening intensity by robert carlyle who could not seem more different from the gentle gay character he played in priest. Trainspotting 2 is better than the original, says irvine. Starring ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, kevin mckidd, robert carlyle and kelly macdonald. Trainspotting costars ewen bremner, ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller and robert carlyle dominic lipinskipa in the book, begbie is living a reformed life in the us. But it wont stop him appearing in 24 or playing leonard rossiter, he tells kirsty scott. In an interview with nme, robert carlyle claims that not only does trainspotting screenwriter john hodge deserve all the praise, but also that ce spun ceilal. Mar 02, 2016 actor and director robert carlyle gives bt vancouver an update on trainspotting 2. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle on begbie the blade artist duration. Based on the novel of the same name by irvine welsh, the film was released in the united kingdom on 23 february 1996.
Powered by an outstanding cast of stars including ewan mcgregor, robert carlyle and jonny lee miller plus a highenergy soundtrack, trainspotting is spectacular, groundbreaking entertainment. The whole film is a glorious saga of a social train wreck. Kirsty scott meets robert carlyle before the release of. Robert carlyle teases a third trainspotting, while the stars gather for.
Robert carlyle does not claim ownership of any of the videos in this archive. Scottish actor robert carlyle has today spoken out in support. Robert carlyle has said he would love to do a third trainspotting film, but that it would be dependent upon director danny boyle. Now, its time to see how the characters have changed after all this time. Directed by danny boyle, the sequel will reunite carlyle with costars ewan mcgregor renton, jonny lee miller sick boy and ewan bremner spud. In a november 2015 phone interview with nme, robert carlyle confirmed he would be returning for the sequel. The cutting room 2008 robert carlyle sings the song wrong time, wrong place. Jul 19, 2016 robert carlyle created an explanation for his characters anger issues. Danny boyle discusses plans for trainspotting 2 film, set. Twenty years have gone by and much has changed but just as much remains the same.
At the age of 21, after reading arthur millers the crucible, he enrolled in acting classes at the glasgow arts centre. In a 2009 interview with bafta, carlyle made his case, citing the scene where begbie. Robert carlyle was not expecting the full monty to be a hit the graham norton show 2017 bbc one. Nov 19, 2015 robert carlyle has read the script for trainspotting 2 and he seems to be a fan. Robert carlyle wants to make third trainspotting film. The author revisits the character of begbie in new novel the blade artist. One man created him, the other brought him to life. Robert carlyle has suggested a third trainspotting film may be on the way after saying hes been talking about that with producers carlyle, who plays hardman franco begbie in 1996s. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle on begbie the blade. I interviewed at the carlyle group washington, dc in september 2019. As a trainspotting sequel is announced, robert carlyle opens up about. But matching a role and performance like the psychopathic francis begbie is difficult, so. Scottish actor robert carlyle has today spoken out in support of swg3s emergency ppe campaign.
Robert carlyle talks t2 trainspotting time out film. Robert carlyle interview t2 trainspotting movie trailers. The novelist irvine welsh, writer of the original book, occasionally dropped by. The novel was adapted into a very successful film in 1996. Jan 23, 2017 robert carlyle has suggested a third trainspotting film may be on the way after saying hes been talking about that with producers carlyle, who plays hardman franco begbie in 1996s. The cast of trainspotting reunited t2 trainspotting film4. Robert carlyle robert carlyle had teeth taken out for. Actor robert carlyle trainspotting, 28 weeks later plays fairy tale lands rumple and his sober. Robert carlyle was not expecting the full monty to be a. Carlyle, 54, is a baftawinning scottish actor whose films include trainspotting, the full.
Jan 24, 2017 robert carlyle had two teeth removed to get back into character for t2 trainspotting. Robert carlyle plays a psychopath who bizarrely fits into his low society so well that he becomes something of an older and wiser mentor to his mates who pump heroin into their veins. Sean connery wannabe sick boy, dimbulb spud, psycho begbie, 14yearold girlfriend diane, and cleancut athlete tommy, whos never touched drugs but cant help being. The film was directed by danny boyle and written by john hodge, based on characters created by irvine welsh in his novel trainspotting and its followup porno. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle on begbie the blade artist. T2 was released in the united kingdom on 27 january 2017, and worldwide throughout february and march 2017. Once upon a time interview with robert carlyle youtube. If youve ever read irvine welshs novel, youll already know that it takes a while to get used to the phonetic scottish dialect in which its written.
Trainspotting reunites the lads for another round the. Youre going to think, of course hes going to say this, but honestly, its one of the best. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedy drama film, set in and around edinburgh, scotland. T2 trainspotting released its first official trailer this morning november 3. The actor on monstrous matriarchs, and going to the dogs. Just ask robert carlyle, who is fixed forever in the minds of fans as the ferocious begbie of trainspotting. Apr 19, 2014 trainspotting 1996 was directed by danny boyle.
Irvine welsh on his new novel, trainspotting and trump irvine welsh has warned trainspotting fans that the final escapades of its characters is unlikely to make it. Mar 23, 2017 it has been over 20 years since the first trainspotting movie came out. Interview with robert carlyle, ming na, david blue, and robert c. Ewan mcgregor rent boy, jonny lee miller sick boy, ewan bremner spud and robert carlyle begbie all reprise. It kept on coming, and then i was doing an interview on cnn and they say, someones on twitter. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle answer questions about francis begbie, who returns in welshs new novel, the blade artist. Robert carlyle enthuses about trainspotting sequel, sells. T2 trainspotting behind the scenes robert carlyle returns as. Actor and director robert carlyle gives bt vancouver an update on trainspotting 2. He was raised by his father after his mother left him when he was four. The return of trainspottings psychopathic antihero in sequel t2 has reignited old. A wild, freeform, rabelaisian trip through the darkest recesses of edinburgh lowlife, focusing on mark renton and his attempt to give up his heroin habit, and how the latter affects his relationship with family and friends.
The only shortcomings of trainspotting are practical. It takes the form of a collection of short stories, written in either scots, scottish english or british english, revolving around various residents of leith, edinburgh who either use heroin, are friends of the core group of heroin users, or engage in destructive activities that are implicitly portrayed. Not many people would want to watch a heroin addict sit around shooting up alone, whereas trainspotting both novel and film studies how the characters engage with each other while theyre doing it. Danny boyle discusses plans for trainspotting 2 film, set for 2016 danny boyle has revealed plans for a trainspotting sequel, which may star the entire original cast, to be released in 2016. Also in this circle is tommy kevin mckidd, whose lapse into drug use is one of the films few real plot developments. Trainspotting star robert carlyle backs swg3s emergency.
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