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Rivals star Claire Rushbrook reflects on ‘unusually gentle’ movie experience

Actor looked back on experiences making 2021 film, which was made mere months before the pandemic

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Giveaway: Claim free tickets to see award-winning films Ali & Ava, Orlando and Under the Skin

The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to three screenings and cast Q&As at the London ICA

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Claire Rushbrook and Adam Pearson join The Independent and ICA London’s Free Thinkers film festival

Tickets to see the actors chat about the films ‘Ali & Ava’ and ‘Under the Skin’ are available now

The Independent UK · Oct 16

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Adam Pearson hails positive disability representation progress in film industry

Zero Intention of Living Quietly star Adam Pearson feels that the film industry is making progress in terms of disability representation but emphasised that there continues to be "a fair way to go".

BANG Premier · Oct 12

Edward Lovelace 'stalked' Adam Pearson before approaching him for Zero Intention of Living Quietly

Filmmaker Edward Lovelace has joked that he "stalked" Adam Pearson, the subject of his documentary Zero Intention of Living Quietly, after being impressed by his performance in the movie Under the Skin.

BANG Premier · Oct 12

Films with feeling: meet the winners of the 2026 Charity Film Awards, presented by Smiley

The ‘Smiley’ Charity Film Awards once again deliver a stellar watchlist of films that raise awareness, capture hearts and change minds. Discover the worthy winners below (spoiler: tissues necessary)

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Adam Pearson Joins Fans In Calling Out Comedian’s Offensive Tweet About Him

Adam Pearson hit back at Danny Polischuk’s offensive joke about his appearance, earning support from fans for defending his dignity.

Bored Panda · Mar 20

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Adam Pearson to play Elephant Man in movie remake

Actor will be first disabled star to take on the role of Joseph Merrick

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Adam Pearson 'beyond honoured' to star in Elephant Man remake

Adam Pearson is "beyond honoured" to lead the cast of a new adaptation of 'The Elephant Man'.

BANG Premier · May 1, 2025

A Different Man’s Adam Pearson to star in new film of The Elephant Man

Pearson, who will be the first disabled actor to play the role in a film, said: ‘I can think of no greater honour than to tell the true story of Joseph Carey Merrick’

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

‘Tainted victory’: Newcastle’s Saudi influence still divisive after success

Concerns about the club’s ownership remain strong despite the euphoria of ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025

And the Academy award for most bashful Oscar contender goes to…

Whatever the buzz about their recent film performances, few actors will show they think their statuette is as good as won

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025

Best mullet? Best use of Taylor Swift? AP hands out its own movie awards ahead of the Oscars

Hollywood’s never-ending awards season can make it easy to get a little lost in the run-of-the-mill “best” categories

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will win and who should win at this year’s Academy Awards

OSCARS 2025: Will it be Demi Moore or Mikey Madison? Timothée Chalamet or Adrien Brody? And is ‘Emilia Pérez’ really, truly dead in the water? Ahead of this Sunday’s Academy Awards, Adam White predicts who will reign supreme in the show’s major categories

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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Bored Panda · Feb 21, 2025

“This Is Called Accountability”: Adam Pearson Refuses To Back Down To Troll Amid “Anti-Trans” Claim

"I find you all utterly pathetic and boring. Being nasty on X doesn't count as a personality.” The post “This Is Called Accountability”: Adam Pearson Refuses To Back Down To Troll Amid “Anti-Trans” Claim first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

A Different Man star Adam Pearson’s powerful take on imposter syndrome: ‘I don’t say disabled any more’

Adam Pearson has had a whirlwind year since starring in A Different Man.

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025

Film industry needs to stop seeing disability as a risk – A Different Man star

British actor Adam Pearson said the industry can be very risk-averse when exploring disability.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 16, 2025

A Different Man Actor Adam Pearson Claps Back At Ableist Comments

Adam Pearson has responded to an X user describing him as "literally so scary", with Pearson describing the comments as "ableist nonsense".

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Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Stephen Fry eyes up Harry Potter TV role as he backs former co-star for Dumbledore role

Sir Stephen, who has previously worked with Lithgow, has thrown his full support behind the actor taking on the headmaster in the highly-anticipated TV reboot

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Strange, surreal and sexy: 31 images that changed the way we see our bodies

From dancers to divas, amputees to activists: what images of the human form throughout the decades tell us about who we are

Tom’s Guide · Jan 19, 2025

2025 Oscar contenders you can watch right now

Here's every major contender for the 2025 Oscars and where to stream them.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 14, 2025

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video and more (Jan. 14-20)

There are plenty of must-watch new movies arriving on the best streaming service this week including "A Real Pain", "A Different Man", "Back in Action" and more.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025

And the winner should be… Observer critics choose their alternative Oscars for 2025

Before the Academy Award nominations are announced on Sunday, Observer critics name their standout movies, performances, directors and more

The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2025

But what about … the most overlooked performances of this awards season

As Oscar voting kicks off and other bodies continue to reward a similar rotation of actors, there are others who deserve inclusion

BANG Premier · Jan 6, 2025

Golden Globe Awards: Sebastian Stan advocates for disability awareness

'A Different Man' star Sebastian Stan called for "ignorance and discomfort" surrounding "disability and disfigurement" to end "now" as he picked up his first Golden Globe Award on Sunday (05.01.25).

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