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Barry Keoghan might have looked promising in his introduction as the Joker in a deleted scene from Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman, but it’s a good thing he will only (likely) be filming the sequel now, with an Oscar-nominated performance in The Banshees of Inisherin, and his first leading role in the much-talked-about Saltburn under his belt. There’s a certain quality to Barry Keoghan that undeniably played a part in his casting as the most famous villain in pop culture history. The Irish actor, who has played a…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeBarry Keoghan has opened up about the flesh-eating bacteria that threatened his life in 2021.The 31-year-old Saltburn star contracted a case of necrotizing fasciitis shortly before production began on 2022’s The Banshees of Inisherin.Speaking to GQ, Keoghan recalled lying in a hospital bed with his heart monitor beeping and The Banshees of Inisherin writer-director Martin McDonagh…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeBarry Keoghan has said that becoming a father for the first time while in the middle of shooting Saltburn was the “best time” of his life.Keoghan, 31, who stars as the middle-class interloper Oliver Quick in the Emerald Fennell film Saltburn, welcomed his baby son in the summer of 2022 while the cast was filming at Drayton House in Northamptonshire.In an interview with GQ, Keoghan…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeSaltburn actor Jacob Elordi has named the actor who almost played the lead role instead of Barry Keoghan.Keoghan stars in the film as Oxford university student Oliver Quick, who is taken under the wing of aristocratic fellow student Felix Catton (Elordi) for a summer of debauchery on his luxury estate.The actor earnt a Golden Globe nomination for his role, and while the film has proved…

Spoilers ahead for Saltburn.Plenty of cinephiles are watching new movies currently, thanks to releases in theaters for the holiday weekend as well as projects that have finally arrived on streaming. Emerald Fennell's Saltburn is in the latter category, with the wild dark comedy now available with an Amazon Prime subscription. For her part, Fennell trolled fans about its streaming release, joking that it was a perfect holiday movie for the whole family. Actor Barry Kegohan shared his true reaction to Saltburn's viral…

Barry Keoghan discussed his Oscar-nominated role in the thriller Saltburn, highlighting a unique and unforgettable dressed-down dance scene that almost didn’t make it into the film.The Irish actor played Oliver, an apparent lonely Oxford University student who becomes completely infatuated and obsessed with the wealthy and handsome Felix, played by Aussie actor Jacob Elordi.Oliver goes on to get invited to stay with Felix’s family at their titular Saltburn estate, in England, one summer. By the end of the movie, Oliver…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeBarry Keoghan has addressed his final scene in Saltburn, explaining his initial reservations about having to dance naked around a stately home. The 31-year-old Irish actor stars in Emerald Fennell’s comedy-thriller as Oliver Quick, a university student who’s invited to spend the summer at the sprawling estate of his ultra-rich classmate Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi). Warning, Saltburn…

Emerald Fennell's latest twisted thriller Saltburn has become one of the most highly-discussed 2023 movie releases. The flick is generating a ton of buzz for its standout -- and NSFW -- scenes. One involves Barry Keoghan running nude through the titular mansion. Another notable moment involves the actor engaging in a provocative masturbation at a gravesite. In a recent red carpet interview, the Dunkirk star explained how the controversial scene game together. The rising star candidly discussed the gripping performance to…

Kung Fu Panda expands its cast for its fourth movie. Terrifier 3 locks in a major return. Plus, another new look at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Spoilers, away!'Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police' | AI UnlockedThe Batman, Part IIIn conversation with CTV’s Etalk (via Coming Soon), Barry Keoghan all but confirmed his take on the Joker will return for The Batman, Part II. I can’t really say anything about that, my man. But um, you know, it would be exciting, wouldn’t it? To see the Joker come to life again? My smile…

There’s no doubt in my mind that two of the most interesting actors working at the moment are Robert Pattinson and Barry Keoghan. From action-packed blockbusters to prestige drama, these two have made names for themselves by picking intriguing projects and they’ve both received wide acclaim for it. With all this in mind, the performers who played Batman and the Joker in The Batman cast sat down to chat about acting, their perspectives on their careers, and what it's like to do this job today. And let me tell you, it is…