Jan 26, 2017 robert carlyle appears as begbie, who starts brawls with almost anyone who crosses his path. 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. Ever since he owned the screen in trainspotting, robert carlyle has been a favorite actor for a lot of us. Subscribe to film4 for more interviews, clips and tra. I took out two teeth and suddenly begbie came back to life. 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.
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. Mar 20, 20 with trance heading into cinemas next wednesday, the flickering myth writing team look back at their favourite danny boyle movies. 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. Its a beautiful thing youre going to think, of course hes going to say this, but honestly, its one of the best scripts ive. 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.
Trainspottings robert carlyle on loving canada and the. Robert carlyle obe born 14 april 1961 is a scottish actor. Busted for drunk driving, he faces deportation, an unpleasant possibility that forces him to confront his past. But matching a role and performance like the psychopathic francis begbie is difficult, so. 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. T2 trainspotting behind the scenes robert carlyle returns as. Robert carlyle wants to make third trainspotting film. 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.
He has been in the television shows hamish macbeth, stargate universe, and once upon a time. Mar 04, 2016 certain film roles leave an indelible impression. Sean connery wannabe sick boy, dimbulb spud, psycho begbie, 14yearold girlfriend diane, and cleancut athlete tommy, whos never touched drugs but cant help being. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedy drama film, set in and around edinburgh, scotland. Robert carlyle was not expecting the full monty to be a hit the graham norton show 2017 bbc one. 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. 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. Trainspotting reunites the lads for another round the. Spud ewen bremner, sick boy jonny lee miller, and begbie robert carlyle. 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. Ewen bremner returns as the dimwitted spud, who, in the first movie, has a memorable job interview.
Telling renton the truth about begbies story tommy. Subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer programme websi. Danny boyle and ewan mcgregor on t2 trainspotting 20 years ago, a lowbudget film with a great soundtrack became a huge hit. This site has no official affiliation with robert carlyle or his agents it is run by fans for fans. Danny boyle discusses plans for trainspotting 2 film. 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. Directed by danny boyle, the sequel will reunite carlyle with costars ewan mcgregor renton, jonny lee miller sick boy and ewan bremner spud. This is heavily hinted in trainspotting 2 through the fact that he cannot get an erection while having sex with his wife. 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. Robert carlyle discusses his return to the role of begbie in t2 trainspotting, out 27th january. In a 2009 interview, robert carlyle revealed that his character, begbie, is gay. Danny always said he wants us all to be 20 years older because the book trainspotting sequel, porno is set 20 years later. The only shortcomings of trainspotting are practical. 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 return of trainspottings psychopathic antihero in sequel t2 has reignited old friendships for robert carlyle. His film work includes trainspotting 1996, the full monty 1997, the world is not enough 1999, and angelas ashes 1999. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle on begbie the blade artist duration. Interview with robert carlyle, ming na, david blue, and robert c. The 58yearold actor played francis franco begbie in the cult classic 1996 film and its sequel, t2 trainspotting in 2017. What trainspotting 2 gets right about longdelayed sequels. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle on begbie the blade artist. Trainspotting is categorically made by its strong characters because thats all its really about. Robert carlyle does not claim ownership of any of the videos in this archive. Order of irvine welsh books irvine welsh is a scottish novelist, best known for his novel trainspotting.
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. The baftawinning star of two of the biggest brit flicks of the past 25 years trainspotting and the full monty. Robert carlyle teases possibility of trainspotting 3. Based on the novel of the same name by irvine welsh, the film was released in the united kingdom on 23 february 1996. Trainspottings irvine welsh and robert carlyle to host. Actor robert carlyle trainspotting, 28 weeks later plays fairy tale lands rumple and his sober. 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. Robert carlyle, 58, lives with his wife anastasia and their three children. Robert carlyle made his name with tough, violent and damaged characters. 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. 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.
Trainspotting is the first novel by scottish writer irvine welsh, first published in 1993. It took me months to get over playing hitler, says robert carlyle. In a november 2015 phone interview with nme, robert carlyle confirmed he would be returning for the sequel. Feb 02, 2017 danny boyle, ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller, robert carlyle and ewen bremner discuss t2 trainspotting. The 55yearold star reprises his role as thug francis begbie, 21 years after danny boyle s iconic movie was first released. Jul 19, 2016 robert carlyle created an explanation for his characters anger issues. The actor on monstrous matriarchs, and going to the dogs. Trainspotting star robert carlyle backs swg3s emergency. T he scottish actor, 58, played francis franco begbie. 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. In a 2009 interview with bafta, carlyle made his case, citing the scene where begbie. Culture books news irvine welsh and robert carlyle to host exclusive trainspotting talk in edinburgh.
Wherever i go, people talk about begbie on the eve of the trainspotting sequel, the actor talks about playing one of. Kirsty scott meets robert carlyle before the release of. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle on begbie the blade. Twenty years have gone by and much has changed but just as much remains the same. I took out two teeth and suddenly begbie came back. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Mark renton ewan mcgregor returns to the only place he can ever call home.
Robert carlyle on back as begbie and trainspotting 3. Trainspotting 2 is better than the original, says irvine. The author revisits the character of begbie in new novel the blade artist. I interviewed at the carlyle group washington, dc in september 2019. But it wont stop him appearing in 24 or playing leonard rossiter, he tells kirsty scott. Robert carlyle talks fear, football and trainspotting 2. Also in this circle is tommy kevin mckidd, whose lapse into drug use is one of the films few real plot developments. And then came the stars ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller, ewen bremner and robert carlyle, back to play moustachioed psychopath francis begbie. Irvine welsh new book dead mens trousers will be the last one about the boys renton, begbie, sick boy and spud.
Jul 15, 2015 robert carlyle talks fear, football and trainspotting 2. Trainspotting 2 is a beautiful thing, says robert carlyle. The novelist irvine welsh, writer of the original book, occasionally dropped by. Carlyle, 54, is a baftawinning scottish actor whose films include trainspotting, the full. Danny boyle discusses plans for trainspotting 2 film, set. Mar 02, 2016 actor and director robert carlyle gives bt vancouver an update on trainspotting 2. I grew up with a lot of people like begbie the sociopathic character played by carlyle in 1996s trainspotting. And its a lot more genre than some of the other trainspotting books. Nov 20, 2015 robert carlyle the legend of barney thomson has praised the script for danny boyles steve jobs upcoming drama trainspotting 2 in an interview with nme, calling it one of the best scripts i.
The cutting room 2008 robert carlyle sings the song wrong time, wrong place. Share via email i was on a plane in india and i thought it was going to crash robert carlyle r. The trainspotting actor recorded a video message urging fans to get behind the campaign. As a trainspotting sequel is announced, robert carlyle opens up about. Robert carlyle was not expecting the full monty to be a.
Scottish actor robert carlyle has today spoken out in support. Robert carlyle has read the script for trainspotting 2 and he seems to be a fan. Just ask robert carlyle, who is fixed forever in the minds of fans as the ferocious begbie of trainspotting. Actor and director robert carlyle gives bt vancouver an update on trainspotting 2. Irvine welsh and robert carlyle answer questions about francis begbie, who returns in welshs new novel, the blade artist. Robert carlyle wants to make a third trainspotting film.
Youre going to think, of course hes going to say this, but honestly, its one of the best. The cast of trainspotting reunited t2 trainspotting film4. Scottish actor robert carlyle has today spoken out in support of swg3s emergency ppe campaign. Robert carlyle to make third trainspotting film box jamz. The return of trainspottings psychopathic antihero in sequel t2 has reignited old. 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. Robert carlyle is a oneman antidote to the thespian stereotype of the luvvie. One man created him, the other brought him to life. Robert carlyle suggests that chatter is already underway about a possible trainspotting 3. Robert carlyle interview t2 trainspotting movie trailers. Now, its time to see how the characters have changed after all this time. Robert carlyle was born in maryhill, glasgow, scotland, to elizabeth, a bus company employee, and joseph carlyle, a painter and decorator. The novel was adapted into a very successful film in 1996.
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. 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. 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. He was raised by his father after his mother left him when he was four. 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. T2 trainspotting released its first official trailer this morning november 3. I am constantly disappointing people by not being scottish the actor who plays sick boy explains why he would never make a trainspotting movie. Apr 19, 2014 trainspotting 1996 was directed by danny boyle. Robert carlyle was not expecting the full monty to be a hit the graham norton show 2017 bbc one duration. Robert carlyle teases a third trainspotting, while the stars gather for. Once upon a time interview with robert carlyle youtube. The ultimate film guide stollery, martin, boyle, danny on.
Starring ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, kevin mckidd, robert carlyle and kelly macdonald. Robert carlyle has said he would love to do a third trainspotting film, but that it would be dependent upon director danny boyle. At the age of 21, after reading arthur millers the crucible, he enrolled in acting classes at the glasgow arts centre. Ewan mcgregor and robert carlyle talk returning for. Robert carlyle talks t2 trainspotting time out film. He talks pushing buttons, brexit blues and the benefits of getting older. 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 enthuses about trainspotting sequel, sells. Jonny lee miller interview on t2 trainspotting time out film. Nov 19, 2015 robert carlyle has read the script for trainspotting 2 and he seems to be a fan. 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. Mar 23, 2017 it has been over 20 years since the first trainspotting movie came out. Robert carlyle robert carlyle had teeth taken out for.
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