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Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie dance in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Farrell, Robbie beguile in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Colin Farrell reunites with his After Yang director Kogonada for a dizzyingly whimsical rumination on relationships, the baggage we bring into them and the walls we build to protect ourselves.

Movie Review • 22 Sep

Red carpet and all the big winners at the Emmy Awards

All eyes were on Los Angeles on Sunday as television's biggest stars gathered for the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Emmy Awards • 15 Sep

Irish stars among Emmy nominees in US tonight

Irish stars Colin Farrell, Sharon Horgan, and Ruth Negga are among the nominees for tonight's Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Television • 14 Sep

Margot Robbie, Patrick Kielty and Colin Farrell

'You're tone deaf': Farrell recalls Boyzone audition

Colin Farrell has recalled his audition for Boyzone in the early Nineties when he was 17, saying that he was in the band's original line-up but then got a phone call telling him he was "tone deaf" and was out.

the late late show • 16 Sep

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie at the premiere of their new film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Farrell would love to work with 'magic' Robbie again

Irish actor Colin Farrell has said he would "love" to work with Margot Robbie again, describing his experience making A Big Bold Beautiful Journey with her as "magic".

Movies • 12 Sep

Colin Farrell attends the premiere of 'Ballad of a Small Player' during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

'It was bananas' - Colin Farrell on Macau film

Colin Farrell says shooting his new Netflix drama in the middle of Macau's casino strip felt like stepping into a fever dream.

Movies • 10 Sep

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Farrell and Robbie embark on a surreal adventure

Colin Farrell stars alongside Margot Robbie in the newly released trailer for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, a romantic fantasy directed by Kogonada.

Movies • 22 Aug

Colin Farrell in Ballad of a Small Player

Colin Farrell risks it all in Ballad of a Small Player

The trailer for the Colin Farrell-starring psychological thriller Ballad of a Small Player has been released ahead of the film's arrival in cinemas and on Netflix in October.

Movies • 28 Aug

Colin Ferrell at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards in Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on 23 February, 2025

Colin Farrell to be honoured at Zurich Film Festival

Colin Farrell will be honoured with the Zurich Film Festival's (ZFF) Golden Icon Award next month.

Movies • 12 Aug

Colin Farrell's new film gets Irish release date

The Colin Farrell-starring psychological thriller Ballad of a Small Player is to be released in Irish cinemas on Friday 17 October and on Netflix on Wednesday 29 October.

Movies • 21 Jul

The Emmys in focus - what you need to know

The psychological thriller Severance from Apple TV+ and HBO's Colin Farrell-starring crime drama The Penguin have stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards, outpacing The Studio and The White Lotus in the contest for television's highest honours.

Television • 16 Jul

Lola Petticrew, Colin Farrell, and Nicola Coughlan

Irish stars count down to Emmy Awards nominations today

Irish stars Colin Farrell, Lola Petticrew, and Nicola Coughlan have been tipped to be among the Primetime Emmy Awards nominees when the shortlist is announced in the US later today.

Television • 15 Jul

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Colin Farrell narrates From That Small Island, BBC drama The Gold returns for a new run, Ocean with David Attenborough is the latest must-see nature doc, while Kilkenny meet Galway in the Leinster Hurling Final . . .

Television • 10 Jun

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will be released in cinemas on Friday 19 September

Colin Farrell goes on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

The trailer for the Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie-starring romantic fantasy A Big Bold Beautiful Journey has been released ahead of the film's arrival in cinemas in September.

Movies • 07 Jun

The Colin Farrell-narrated series is described as "a journey through time, identity, and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world"

Colin Farrell tells story of the Irish in RTÉ series

Colin Farrell narrates From That Small Island - The Story of the Irish, a new four-part documentary series coming to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player next month.

Television • 02 Jun

Colin Farrell making long-term care plans for son James

Colin Farrell has said that he is seeking a long-term care solution for his son James to ensure that he has a place, where he can have a "full and happy life" that he feels connected to.

Movies • 18 Apr

The nominations will be announced on Tuesday 15 July

Irish stars tipped for Emmy nominations in July

Irish actors Colin Farrell, Lola Petticrew, and Fiona Shaw have been tipped to be among this year's Emmy Awards nominees in July.

Television • 15 Apr

Eamon Farrell and Colin Farrell pictured in 2013

Farrell's father Eamon has died after a long illness

Colin Farrell's father Eamon, a former Shamrock Rovers player, has died after a long illness.

Movies • 10 Apr

If a deal is done, The Hollywood Reporter says, Colin Farrell will play "the tough-as-nails leader of Easy Company, the combat unit fighting Nazi forces in Europe"

Colin Farrell in talks to play DC Comics hero Sgt Rock

It is reported that Colin Farrell is in negotiations to play the DC Comics hero Sgt Rock in a movie that could begin filming in the UK this summer.

Movies • 19 Mar

Colin Farrell at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards - "I have no deep desire to do it"

Colin Farrell 'in no rush' to return as The Penguin

Fans of Colin Farrell's SAG Award-winning turn as The Penguin have been told by the Irish actor that they should not get their hopes up for his return as the iconic DC Comics villain any time soon.

Television • 25 Feb

Colin Farrell thanked his family and fellow nominees as he accepted the award for Best Male Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for The Penguin at the SAG Awards

Colin Farrell wins at SAG Awards for The Penguin

Colin Farrell delivered a moving tribute to his sons and fellow nominees as he picked up the award for Best Male Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for The Penguin during the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday.

Sag Awards • 25 Feb

(L-R) Colin Farrell, Nicola Coughlan, and Andrew Scott will compete in Sunday's Screen Actors Guild awards in the US

Irish actors in running for Screen Actors Guild awards

Irish actors Nicola Coughlan, Colin Farrell, and Andrew Scott will compete in Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild (Sag) awards in the US, a week ahead of the Oscars ceremony.

Movies • 23 Feb

Colin Farrell at The Critics Choice Awards - "My deepest debt of gratitude tonight goes out to the first responders and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Thank you all so much"

Colin Farrell among Critics Choice winners in US

Colin Farrell was among the winners at the Critics Choice Awards in California on Friday night, paying tribute to first responders and the Los Angeles Fire Department during his acceptance speech.

Television • 08 Feb

A big night next month for (L-R) Colin Farrell, Nicola Coughlan, and Andrew Scott

Irish stars among Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees

Irish actors Nicola Coughlan, Colin Farrell, and Andrew Scott are among the nominees for the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in the US.

Television • 10 Jan

Farrell says he's not part of comic book villain legacy

Colin Farrell has admitted he doesn't see himself as part of the elite group of actors who've played iconic comic book villains, despite his Golden Globe win for The Penguin.

Golden Globes • 07 Jan