Suffolk-linked stars set for major film and TV releases

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 12:19 · Archive

Several actors with Suffolk connections are appearing in major film and television productions coming soon.

Suffolk's film and television industry continues to expand, with several well-known actors with connections to the county appearing in major upcoming productions.

Ralph Fiennes, who was born in Ipswich and owns a holiday home in Westleton, will reprise his role in the zombie thriller sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. He has also been cast as President Snow in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, described as one of the biggest upcoming film releases.

Kit Harington, the former Game of Thrones star, and his wife Rose Leslie have lived near Stowmarket for several years. Harington will play Sydney Carton in a BBC and MGM adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, whilst Leslie is attached to an upcoming Channel 4 thriller called Army of Shadows.

Filmmaker Matthew Vaughn continues to develop new projects from his home at Coldham Hall near Bury St Edmunds.

How it is being reported

• From Suffolk to Hollywood - The stars on cinema and TV screens in 2026Suffolk stars Ralph Fiennes, Kit Harington, Rose Leslie, Matthew Vaughn, Bill Nighy and Ed Sheeran feature in major new film and TV projects coming soon.East Anglian Daily Times · 10 Oct, 12:00
• From Suffolk to Hollywood - The stars on cinema and TV screens in 2026Suffolk stars Ralph Fiennes, Kit Harington, Rose Leslie, Matthew Vaughn, Bill Nighy and Ed Sheeran feature in major new film and TV projects coming soon.Ipswich Star · 10 Oct, 12:00

In this story: Ralph Fiennes · Kit Harington · Rose Leslie · Matthew Vaughn · Suffolk · Ipswich · BBC · MGM

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