Trainspotting is the first novel by scottish writer irvine welsh, first published in 1993. Prior to 2008, jonny lee miller had been best known for his roles in such films as trainspotting, mansfield park, and hackers as well as for later marrying his hackers costar, angelina jolie, but hes now known to most american tv viewers for his titular. Sick boy jonny lee miller the landlord of the worst pub in scotland, spud. Common, jonny lee miller to star in movie adaptation of. The main character renton is played by ewan mcgregor. After trainspotting, how could jonny lee miller s career ever falter. When an interview with boyle, jonny lee miller, ewan mcgregor and ewen bremner presented itself. Yet his love life now has a higher profile than his films. Danny boyle on trainspotting sequel shoot set for next. Trainspotting reunites the lads for another round the new. The excitement all became a bit too much for jonny lee miller, who. Its the story of four friends as they try to make it in the world on their own terms. Ewan mcgregor and jonny lee miller on gear changes and.
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. Ewen bremner, ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller and robert carlyle, the stars of t2 trainspotting, in london on wednesday. Jonny lee miller talks t2 trainspotting, sick boy and. I was so surprised that not only is it a great and entertaining film, but it is not depressing or downbeat despite the lifestyle depicted. Jonny lee miller as sick boy and robert carlyle as begbie. Its like scotlands star wars miller and his former costars including ewan mcgregor have reteamed for t2 trainspotting. Jonathan lee miller born 15 november 1972 is an englishamerican film, television and theatre actor. Theres that horriblebeautiful moment,that bittersweet impasse where you know that somebody is bullshitting you but theyre doing it with such. Mcgregor, robert carlyle, jonny lee miller and ewan bremner would all be expected to return. Share jonny lee miller quotations about computers, character and art. Twenty years ago, danny boyle made an extraordinary film about 90s youth and heroin addiction. Broadcast on 24012017 jonny lee miller chats about what drew him back into playing sickboy. Jonny lee miller quotes from as far as trainspotting changing my life, i think ive said before i probably squandered a few opportunities. Frankenstein stage production will stream on youtube film.
But, i mean, i dont look like anyone i play, anyways, so i dont really know where that comes from. Jonny lee miller does not look happy to be back on set jonny lee miller has been spotted filming the trainspotting sequel. Yes its about addiction and selfishness but mainly about taking control and what happens when you dont. With ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, kevin mckidd. Jonny lee miller vomited on the first day of the trainspotting. Actor jonny lee miller is interviewed by video blogger zadi diaz. A rerelease of the 1996 boxoffice smash finds its tale of edinburgh heroin addicts looking remarkably fresh.
His projects following trainspotting involved complex characters in less commercial films an adulterous businessman in alan rudolphs. They were dealing with issues such as drug addiction, lack of jobs. And then came the stars ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller, ewen bremner and robert carlyle, back to play moustachioed psychopath francis. Jonny lee miller, 43, and ewan bremner, 44, reprised their iconic trainspotting roles as simon sick boy williamson and daniel spud murphy on friday.
Twentyone years later, danny boyle revisits renton ewan mcgregor, a scottish heroin addict, and his strungout friends simon jonny lee. Boyle, who directed the first trainspotting, was not far from the end of the 53day shoot last summer that reunited the original quartet of actors mr. You have to have a,5 things you may not know about jonny lee miller. After 20 years abroad, mark renton returns to scotland and reunites with his old friends sick boy, spud, and begbie. An interview with director danny boyle about t2 trainspotting. Boyle, who directed the first trainspotting, was not far from the end of. Jonny lee miller trainspottingtrainspotting 1996 cast. Jonny lee miller interview on t2 trainspotting time. The book also features diane coulston, played in trainspotting by kelly macdonald. Jonny lee miller as far as trainspotting changing my. In 2011, the royal national theatre in london staged a production of frankenstein directed by danny boyle and starring benedict cumberbatch and jonny lee miller.
Twenty years after the original film, the characters maturity level is sort of stuck, says miller. When the 27yearold britpack actor arrives alone to meet me in the foyer of the. Sienna miller, jonny lee miller, and marin ireland after miss julie interview duration. While the characters glamorized their drug use, trainspotting was a siren call, offering a sensible sobering commentary on a rising epidemic. Danny boyle on the legacy of trainspotting the guardian. 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. Danny boyle narrates a scene from t2 trainspotting the. Ewan mcgregor and jonny lee miller chat about returning to the trainspotting characters. Jonny lee miller eli stone, trainspotting as british. Reunited 20 years later for t2 trainspotting, ewan mcgregor and jonny lee miller talk returning, gear changes and nostalgia. Danny boyles longawaited sequel to the eradefining. Feel as if each actor was perfectly cast in their role. Jonny lee miller interview on t2 trainspotting time out film. The cast of t2 trainspotting on fears it wouldnt match up to the original.
Years after release i finally get around to this movie because of tracing jonny lee miller s roots. Interview with danny boyle and t2 trainspotting cast. I am constantly disappointing people by not being scottish the actor who plays sick boy explains why he would never make a trainspotting movie. Jonny lee miller trainspotting, jonny lee miller biography facts, childhood, family life,danny boyle on t2 trainspotting. Trainspotting the plan hd ewan mcgregor, jonny lee. Irvine welshs take on t2 trainspotting much has changed in the 20 years since the first trainspotting film, but with the longawaited sequel about to open. Trainspotting, the breakout british hit about drug addiction in edinburgh that made instant stars of ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller and robert carlyle and sent director danny boyle on an. Jonny interviewed about the making of trainspotting. Jonny lee miller on dodging fans while filming t2 trainspotting.
Elementary and trainspotting star jonny lee miller and oscar and grammywinner common the hate u give have been set to star in nine lives, the movie adaptation of ursula k. With ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, robert carlyle. Expect an eclectic mix of afrolatin vibes and vintage disco. Trainspotting is back after 20 years its sequel catapulting the original cast into a filthy, drug fuelled world once more. Trainspotting sequel on track says danny boyle film. He achieved early success for his portrayal of simon sick boy williamson in the dark comedy drama film trainspotting 1996 and as crash.
When sick boy stumbles into a deal he cant pass up, he and the guys try to recruit now straightlaced renton into their scheme. A modern take on the cases of sherlock holmes, with the detective now living in new york city. There can be few film stars who make less of an entrance than jonny lee miller. Shallow grave looks dated, fashionwise, but trainspotting has an abiding style.
A chat with jonny lee miller, jonny lee miller interview. He achieved early success for his portrayal of simon sick boy. I read and reread the book and i pretended to be scottish all the time i was in. In this scene from t2 trainspotting, the scottish renton ewan mcgregor and simon jonny lee miller have made their way to a loyalist club where members are often opposed to. Common selma, the hate u give and jonny lee miller elementary, trainspotting are set to star in nine lives, the movie adaptation of ursula. With jonny lee miller, lucy liu, aidan quinn, jon michael hill. I remember jonny lee miller and ewan turning up for the scene where they shoot a pitbull in a park.
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