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Micheal Ward is a rising young British actor who has rapidly gained recognition for his acclaimed performances on screen. Though only in his mid-20s, Ward has already landed starring roles in high-profile TV shows and films, establishing himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation.

Ward first drew major attention for his role as Jamie in Top Boy, the Netflix revival of the hit crime drama series. His emotional performance as a conflicted teenager navigating London’s underground drug trade earned widespread praise. This breakthrough has led to other prominent parts, including co-starring in Steve McQueen’s award-winning anthology film series Small Axe. With his raw talent and versatility, Ward represents the future of Black British acting.

Micheal Ward in Top Boy (2011) Early Life and Education

Micheal Ward was born on June 18, 1997 in Homerton, London to parents of Jamaican descent. He grew up in Hackney with his mother,...

The next entry in the sprawling Law & Order franchise will take us to Toronto.

That much we've known for a while now, but now we have some exciting casting news.

According to Variety, the official cast was unveiled at MIPCOM on Monday.

Aden Young (Rectify) is on board as Detective Sergeant Henry Graff.

Who else is on the series?

Dun Dun. Introducing the cast of #LawandOrderToronto: Criminal Intent

Det Sgt. Henry Graff (Aden Young)

Det Sgt. Frankie Bateman (Kathleen Munroe)

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He's joined by Kathleen Munroe (Law & Order: Organized Crime) as Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman, Karen Robinson Schitt's Creek, A Million Little Things) as Inspector Vivienne Holness, and K.C. Collins as Deputy Crown Attorney Theo Forrester.

Also along for the Canadian-set spinoff is Nicola Correia-Damude...

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent has cast an all-Canadian ensemble.

The series, which is based on the Dick Wolf-created series, has cast Aden Young (Rectify), as Detective Sergeant Henry Graff, Kathleen Munroe (City on Fire) as Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman, Karen Robinson (Schitt’s Creek) as Inspector Vivienne Holness, K.C. Collins (The Cleaning Lady) as Deputy Crown Attorney Theo Forrester, Nicola Correia-Damude (Shadowhunters) as Forensic Pathologist Dr. Lucy Da Silva, and Araya Mengesha (Nobody) as tech expert Mark Yohannes.

The series, which is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures for Citytv, follows two elite detectives from the Specialized Criminal Investigations unit as they investigate high-profile crimes and homicides in metro Toronto.

The 10-part series, which is filming in Toronto, is set to air in spring 2024.

L-r Aden Young, Kathleen Munroe, Karen Robinson, K.C. Collins, Nicola Correia-Damude, Araya Mengesha (Citytv)

Tassie Cameron (Rookie Blue) is showrunner and exec produces alongside Erin Haskett,...

Canada’s Citytv has ordered Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a local adaptation of the venerable Law & Order brand. The 10-episode series is slated to begin production this fall in Toronto for a spring 2024 premiere.

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Based on the original series created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will showcase original Canadian stories written and produced by, and starring, Canadians. A psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.

Law & Order is one of the top drama franchises in American television with three current series, the mothership Law & Order, Law & Order: Svu and Law & Order: Organized Crime. The flagship series was previously successfully adapted in the UK with Law & Order: UK, which ran for eight seasons.

After the original...

The “Law & Order” universe is heading up north. Citytv has ordered the series “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,” Rogers Media announced on Monday. The pickup was revealed a day before Rogers Media’s virtual upfront presentation on June 6.

The Toronto iteration hails from Vancouver-based Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Citytv. The first season is planned as ten hour-long episodes, set to premiere in Spring 2024. The show is based on the “Law & Order” franchise created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, which will distribute the series internationally.

But in this case, “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” also takes its cue from “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” the third series in Wolf’s “L&o” franchise. The original “Criminal Intent,” created and produced by Wolf and René Balcer, ran for 10 seasons between 2001 and 2011, and starred Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe.

According to the release, “Law & Order Toronto:...

One of two major fantasy television hits this year came in the form of a Lord of the Rings show. Amazon’s The Rings of Power boasted huge numbers when the big-budget series premiered. It was a big investment for the streaming company and the Tolkien brand, Middle-Earth Productions, looks to expand to many areas of media for the franchise.

Season 2 was inevitable for the show, and Amazon Studios has just announced the cast for the next year of the series:

Oliver Alvin-wilson

Oliver Alvin-Wilson’s television credits include The Bay (ITV), as “Guy Townsend,” Murder in Provence (ITV) as “Luc Martinez,” Collateral (BBC) as ”Chips Benson” and Lovesick (Netflix) as “Alex.” In film, Oliver has been seen in Harkness, Wonder Woman 1984, and The Huntsman. Stuart Bowman

Stuart Bowman can currently be seen in the television series The Pact (BBC), Karen Pirie (ITV), and The Control Room (BBC). Gavi Singh Chera...

“Bridgerton” Season 2 breakout Calam Lynch has joined “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” cast, along with new additions Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin

Eldon, Will Keen and Selina Lo.

The eight new members join previously announced Season 2 additions Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen “Zates” Atour, Ben Daniels, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle and Nicholas Woodeson.

Sam Hazeldine was also recently announced as a replacement for “Game of Thrones” alumnus Joseph Mawle as antagonist Adar.

As is custom for the series, character details for all are being kept under wraps.

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Lynch broke out in Netflix’s second season of “Bridgerton” with the role of Theo Sharpe, a love interest of sorts to the stubborn Eloise (Claudia Jessie). Other television credits include Channel 4’s “Derry Girls” and BBC’s “Mrs. Wilson.

Some new faces are set to hit Middle-Earth. “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has added seven new cast members for its second season, which is currently in production in the United Kingdom.

Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen Atour, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle, Ben Daniels, Nicholas Woodeson, and Sam Hazeldine have been cast in the series, which serves as a prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy series. Hazeldine replaces Joseph Mawle, who played the Ork leader Adar in the first season of the series; a reason for the casting change was not given. The other new cast members’ roles are currently being kept under wraps, but all of them join the show in a recurring capacity.

Akuwudike has appeared in the TV series “Hanna,” “Ridley Road,” and “War of the Worlds,” along with the films “1917” and “Brexit.” Atour was a cast member in Season 2 of Netflix’s “The Witcher,...

John Boyega's feature film debut came in 2011 with the release of Joe Cornish's excellent alien invasion film "Attack the Block." Boyega, striking and intense, immediately caught the attention of those who saw Cornish's film, and he would almost immediately go on to appear in numerous British TV and film projects like "Becoming Human" and "Law & Order: UK." In 2015, he appeared before a global audience with the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," one of the biggest box office hits of all time. Despite his immediate high profile, Boyega remained pragmatic, even cynical about his new place in the pop culture firmament. In a 2019 interview with Variety, Boyega was asked about the potential of expanding his "Star Wars" role beyond feature films, to which he responded, "You ain't gonna Disney me."

Indeed, Boyega often seems to have an eye on his career trajectory. In a recent interview with The Daily Beast,...

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #278: Masterclass on Directing: How to have a successful...

Dun dun. After twelve years of being off the air, “Law & Order” is finally back for Season 21. Originally premiering in 1990, “Law & Order” lasted for 20 seasons and spurred multiple spin-offs. On Thursday, Feb. 24, Sam Waterston and Anthony Anderson step into their old characters’ shoes for a fresh series of ripped-from-the-headlines episodes. Joining them are some new faces in the courtroom, including Hugh Dancy, Odelya Halevi and Jeffrey Donovan.

If you’re ready to dive into the drama, here’s everything you need to know to watch “Law & Order” Season 21.

When Does “Law & Order” Season 21 Premiere?

“Law & Order” premieres Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. Pt and Et on NBC. Afterwards, “Law & Order: Svu” will air at 9 p.m. and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” will air at at 10 p.m.

Where Can You Watch “Law & Order”?

“Law & Order” will air weekly on NBC. If...

Photo: ‘Law & Order Special Victims Unit’ As we come into the new year, the new Season of the longest-running TV drama, ‘Law & Order Special Victims Unit’ (more popularly known as 'Svu'), continues its 23rd Season capturing the attention of more than 5 million viewers. This spin-off of ‘Law & Order’ has outlasted every other addition to the franchise, including ‘Law & Order LA’, ‘Law & Order UK’, ‘Law & Order Criminal Intent’, ‘Trial By Jury’, as well as the original trailblazing drama itself. 'Svu’ has garnered so many fans that the once lead detective of the show, Elliot Stabler played by Chris Meloni, has become popular enough to have his very own ‘Svu’ spin-off show, ‘Organized Crime’, that weaves in and out of the ‘Svu’ universe. Related article: Exclusive: 'Dune' Full Commentary, Reactions, Making Of - Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac Related article: '...

Wolf Entertainment, the producer behind beloved TV franchises “Law & Order,” “One Chicago” and “FBI,” are teaming up with partner Universal Studio Group to create a sales boutique focused on the international format distribution of its shows. Today, CEO Dick Wolf and Usg Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe announced that the unit will be led by sales and production executive vet Leslie Jones.

“We are getting back into the format business, and I am thrilled that Leslie is back doing what she does best… selling international formats of our shows,“ Wolf said in a statement. “As our company grows and our brands expand, Leslie is the ideal partner to reignite the business.”

“While the majority of Universal Studio Group content will continue to be sold through the NBCUniversal Formats team, we believe this targeted approach to our Wolf product will yield significant results,” Igbokwe added.

In conjunction with Universal Television, Wolf Entertainment...

[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “Doctor Who” Season 11, Episode 1, “The Woman Who Fell to Earth.”]

Jodie Whittaker bursts out of the gate with vitality, humor, and grace in her official “Doctor Who” debut, giving an engaging performance that does the Time Lord pedigree proud. After 50 years of men in the role, the Doctor is now a woman, but viewers tuning in for the first time to witness Whittaker’s historic assumption of the Doctor’s mantle will find no barrier to entry. Her regeneration has gone wonky, so she and the audience are figuring everything out together. She’s forgotten everyday words, mixes up common sensations, and doesn’t even know her own name. Nevertheless, she is undeterred in her calling as humanity’s champion. “When people need help, I never refuse,” she declares.

Goofy and curious, commanding and contemplative, Thirteen is already well on her way to demonstrating the complex emotional makeup that is the Doctor.

Former Teen Wolf star Tyler Hoechlin, Shameless alum Justin Chatwin, Samuel Anderson (Loaded) and Elizabeth Faith Ludlow (The Walking Dead) have been cast opposite Katee Sackhoff in Another Life, Netflix’s sci-fi drama series, from Alias Grace producer Halfire Entertainment.

In addition, prolific TV director Omar Madha (Scorpion), has signed on to direct the first two episodes of the 10-episode series, which Netflix picked up last April.

Created by Aaron Martin, who also serves as showrunner, Another Life centers on astronaut Niko Breckinridge (Sackhoff) who is focused on searching for alien intelligence. She leads a crew on a mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact. As Niko and her young crew investigate, they face unimaginable danger on what might very well be a one-way mission.

Hoechlin plays Ian Yerxa, the former commander of The Salvare space explorations ship, who loses the...

Much like its fellow franchise members, Law & Order UK follows a familiar, well-worn path. The police investigate crime, find who they think is their man or woman and then hand the matter over to the Crown Prosecution Service who then prosecute the suspect. Personal lives and soap-operatic elements are left to one side – this is all about the cases.

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Law & Order UK seems to have real legs. Here we are with season 4 on DVD, with season 5 due to start airing this week on ITV (for UK viewers). Despite its slavish devotion to the established format and despite the numerous Us iterations (the original series, Special Victims Unit, Criminal Intent, Trial by Jury) it has found an audience and from the evidence of this season, rightly so. This is very much a case of “if it ain’t broke”, with this season relying upon a re-hashing of the stories from episodes of the Us series,...

If I’m being completely honest, and I really do try to be, I had no idea there was a Law & Order: UK. And I’m not surprised. The Us remakes a lot of British television, so why can’t the opposite be true as well? The UK show has obtained two new actors to join the cast, Dominic Rowan and Peter Davison.

Rowan will play Jacob Thorne, the new senior prosecutor replacing James Steele (Ben Daniels). Thorne was made for this job and will let nothing stand in his way when prosecuting. Davison plays Henry Sharpe who has just accepted the job of director of the crown prosecution. Sharpe is “a down-to-earth pragmatist” with a past connection to Thorne. The two actors are joining current series stars Badley Walsh, Jamie Bamber, Harriet Walter and Freema Ageyman

I have to admit; I’m a tad curious how a show like...

To mark the release of Law & Order UK Series 4 on July 11th, Universal Playback have given us three copies of the series to give away on DVD.

Following on from the dramatic Series 3 finale, Law & Order: UK – Series 4 offers six explosive new episodes that see the dedicated squad, and their trust in the facts, the law, and in each other, tested like never before. This series see’s the team investigate the death of an ex-Premier League Footballer, unravel a conspiracy involving senior level government officials and work to defend fellow prosecutor James Steel as he stands accused of tampering with evidence after an old case is reopened…

Watch as London’s finest deal with some of their most demanding situations to date as DS Matt Devlin (Jamie Bamber) and DS Ronnie Brooks (Bradley Walsh) continue to investigate the diverse crimes spreading across the city that never sleeps. Teaming alongside them,...

Law & Order: UK returned to ITV1 with almost 5.5m on Monday evening, trouncing Motorway Cops on BBC One, according to the latest audience data. Series four of Law & Order: UK, starring Freema Agyeman and Bradley Walsh, premiered with 5.48m (21.9%) on ITV1 in the 9pm hour and 84k (0.5%) on timeshift. The show proved too strong for Motorway Cops, which managed just 2.92m (11.7%) on BBC One. Earlier on ITV1, The Lakes entertained 3.61m (14.2%) from 8pm and 85k (0.3%) on timeshift. Elsewhere on BBC One, Panorama: Smoking And The Bandit mustered 2.98m (11.8%) from 8.30pm and new BBC comedy Mrs Brown's Boys amused 2.68m (19.5%) from 10.45pm. Coach Trip continued with 1.54m (10%) on Channel 4 from 5.30pm and 262k (1.3%) on timeshift. Later, Dispatches: Selling Off Britain fetched 810k (3.2%) from 8pm and 65k (0.3%) (more)...

Law & Order: UK star Bradley Walsh has admitted that the eating habits of his character DS Ronnie Brooks can be a "major problem". Speaking ahead of the launch of the fourth series next week, Walsh recalled one scene in particular which saw him eating four full-size pizzas. We were filming a scene where I'd have to eat a slice of an 18-inch pizza while walking and talking to Harriet (more)...

Former Doctor Who star Peter Davison will begin appearing as a regular cast member of Law & Order: UK, the Doctor Who News Page reports.  He will join Doctor Who alumna Freema Agyeman on the series.

"Filming begins shortly on the next series of the UK produced show based on the NBC Series. Davison will play Henry Sharpe, the man taking over the job of Director of the Cps, described as a down to earth pragmatist and a great boss. Returning to the series is Freema Agyeman, who played Martha Jones in Doctor Who." 

Law & Order: UK airs on ITV1 in the UK and is currently being shown on BBC America.

Here's a little bit of background on the series premise from Wikipedia:

"Law & Order: UK (also known as: Law & Order: London in Ireland) is a member of the Law & Order franchise, one of the most successful brands in American primetime television.

ITV has ordered another 13 episodes of Law & Order: UK. The show, which stars Bradley Walsh, Jamie Bamber, Harriet Walter and Freema Agyeman, is based on the successful American Law & Order format. The third series of the show premiered last month and attracted guest stars including Rupert Graves, Deborah Findlay and Kevin Doyle. Juliet Stevenson, Tobias Menzies and Nicola Walker have already signed up to appear in the next series. ITV's director of (more)...

Worried about how you'll fill the hours this fall after the loss of Law & Order: Classic? Fear not, er... Your fear is for naught, as BBC America is bringing the seemingly awesome Law & Order: UK to the United States. Starring Jamie Bamber (Apollo from Battlestar!) and a host of other awesome people (Bradley Walsh, Ben Daniels, and Freema Agyeman to be specific), the show was well received in England, but until now has been hard to find in the Us. Personally, I'm just excited to see this show with British accents. I feel like that's going to class up the proceedings a bit. Make me feel like I'm watching something that isn't exactly the same each week. Below are some videos to get you pumped.

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Bradley Walsh has admitted that he is pleased with the reception received by the UK version of Law & Order. Walsh returns to his role as DS Ronnie Brooks in the third series of the programme next month. He told What's On TV that he is thrilled with the viewers' response to the drama. "It's been phenomenal really," he said. "I couldn't have wished for more." He continued: "The show itself, globally as a brand, has set itself in stone and everyone said it was going to be difficult to try and emulate that as a brand in Britain. But it just really took off and I know ITV are really pleased. (more)...

Bradley Walsh has revealed that gained weight for his role on Law & Order: UK. In an exclusive interview with Digital Spy, the former Coronation Street actor said that he was often filmed eating after it became apparent that his character was a recovering alcoholic. "The thing I learnt about alcoholics is it's not the alcohol they crave - it's the sugar," he said. "That's why Ronnie always has jelly beans! I ended up putting on a stone and (more)...

U.K.'s broadcaster ITV has ordered a second season of "Law & Order: UK," the British version of Dick Wolf's long-running crime drama.

ITV picked up 13 additional episodes from "L&O: UK" starring Bradley Walsh, Jamie Bamber and Freema Agyeman.

The series, produced by Kudos Films and Television, Wolf Films and NBC Universal, premiered in February with a seven-episode run, which averaged 6.3 million viewers and a 25% audience.

The remaining six episodes of the show's first season will be aired at a later date, ITV said.

"This is a great day for the 'Law & Order brand," Wolf said. "On the heels of the original 'Law & Order' tying 'Gunsmoke's' all time drama series record of 20 years, and 'Law & Order: Svu's' renewal for Season 11, its wonderful to have pick ups on both sides of the Atlantic."

Wolf executive produces "L&O: UK" with Kudos' Jane Featherstone, Andrew Woodhead and Stephen Garrett.

ITV1 has commissioned Law & Order: UK for a 13-episode second series, it has announced. The first series, starring Freema Agyeman, Jamie Bamber and Bradley Walsh, opened its seven-episode run with strong ratings earlier this year. The second half of the series is yet to air. Series two will see the return of the original cast and will go into production later this year. "This new commission brings our total order to 26 episodes, which demonstrates our commitment to series that have concepts and storylines that can run long-term," said ITV's Laura Mackie. "Audiences (more)...

Law & Order: UK ended its run on Monday with a respectable 5.57m (23.5%) during the 9pm hour, according to the latest figures. The episode, which centred on Freema Agyeman's character Alesha, pulled in 800k fewer than the first. Audience figures for the series have varied since it began in February on ITV1, with an average of 5.86m (25%) tuning in over its seven-week run. Also at 9pm, BBC One's Traffic Cops pulled in 4.34m (18.4%), and 2.19m (9.3%) watched Channel 4 documentary Henry VIII: Mind Of A Tyrant. Heroes drew 1.56m (6.5%) for BBC, while Five was last for the hour, drawing 1.38m (5.8%) for Extreme Fishing With Robson Green. Channel 4's Dispatches: Afghanistan - Mission Impossible logged a lowly 540k (2.2%) during the 8pm hour, and The Gadget Show attracted 990k (4.2%) for Five. BBC One's Panorama, (more)...

She's best known as David Tennant's former right-hand woman in Doctor Who, but Freema Agyeman has since spread her wings and flown to ITV1's Law & Order: UK to star alongside Bradley Walsh and Jamie Bamber. Does she miss Martha? Is she returning to Doctor Who? And how does Law & Order: UK compare? Armed with these questions - and more - we caught up with the lady herself to find out. Can you give us any hints on what we can expect from your character, Alesha, in the next episode?

"I think what they've done - which is quite out of character - is deviate from the formula. It's more about the regulars, and something happens that affects them more on a personal basis. One of the things I love about the show is the fact that you only learn about the characters through the context of their job.

London -- ITV1's U.K.-produced version of long running Dick Wolf drama franchise "Law & Order" debuted with 6.4 million viewers and a 26% share on Monday night winning the 9 p.m. slot.

The hotly anticipated drama, commissioned by the network over a year ago, stars Feema Ageyman as crown prosecutor Alesha Philips and Bradley Walsh as Detective Ronnie Brooks. Ben Daniels, Bill Paterson and Jamie Bamber, who appeared in "Battlestar Galactica" also make up the key cast.

ITV originally commissioned 13 episodes but is understood to want to extend the run, while local versions have also been made in France and Russia.

Set against the backdrop of London's King's Cross area, the U.K. version uses scripts from the U.S. that have been adapted for the British legal and investigative systems. The first episode saw the team investigating the death of a baby whose body was found dumped in...

ITV1's new crime drama Law & Order: UK made a reasonable start last night, overnight ratings figures suggest. The series - an adaptation of the long-running Us show starring Bradley Walsh - drew a strong 6.37m (26.3%) in the 9pm slot. The audience was down on the impressive 7.55m (30%) for Whitechapel in the same slot last Monday, however. Law & Order's closest rival was BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? with 5.65m (23.3%) in the hour. Season three of Heroes resumed on BBC Two with 2.22m (9%), then BBC Three's transmission of the next episode took 782k (6.4%) at 10.30pm. Over on Five at 9pm, sci-fi action thriller The 6th Day averaged 878k (4.7%), while Channel 4 had 930k (3.9%) for The Real Casino Boy, a documentary focusing on the crimes of millionaire John Aspinall. Also at 9pm, Sky1's screening of (more)...

Law Order star Chris Noth has denied there are any plans to bring the hit crime show to the big screen - insisting the programme doesn't need any more incarnations.

The actor was a member of Law Order's original cast between 1990 and 1995 and returned to the franchise in 2005, reprising his character for spin off show Criminal Intent.

The show, which has become the longest running primetime drama in America, now has two successful sub-series - Criminal Intent and Special Victims Unit, with plans for a British branch of the franchise - Law Order: London - well underway.

And Noth insists that with so many different variations of the show currently showing on TV, there is no need to make a movie as well.

He says, "The problem with Law and Order is that it's on three times a day, six days a week. There are three different shows. I can barely watch it and I'm on it."...