Ex-Law & Order star fills 'Philanthropist' bill Oct 6, 2008
He's now in negotiations to star opposite James Purefoy in "The Philanthropist," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show centers on Teddy Rist (Purefoy), a billionaire who uses his wealth to help people in need, often going outside official channels to do so. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Raising Kane Sep 17, 2008
Starring James Purefoy (Mark Antony in "Rome") and Max Von Sydow, "Kane" is directed and co-written by Michael J. Bassett ("Deathwatch"), who plans a trilogy. It's in post-production, according to IMDB.com, and due sometime this year. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Critical View Aug 20, 2008
WE HAVE much to thank Rome for - including the marvellous entertainment provided by Ciaran Hinds (Caesar, now dead), Kenneth Cranham (Pompey, now dead), James Purefoy (Mark Antony, alive, for the moment) and Ray Stevenson (Titus Pullo, ditto). In Rome tonight, Brutus' mother, Servilia, is distraught on receipt of her son's death mask and invokes a bitter curse on the devious Octavia, which appears to have immediate and amusing results. (The Age, Australia)
New DVDs: 'Tammy Wynette,' 'Steel Trap,' 'Beau Brummell' Jul 30, 2008
As portrayed by James Purefoy, Brummell seems at first like an airhead dandy. In fact, as he revolutionized male attire, eschewing powdered wigs, makeup and silks, he made foppishness passe in favor of the style he dubbed dandyism. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Baftas quizTest your knowledge of this year's television award hopefuls Apr 19, 2008
James Purefoy played the role of Marc Antony. Ray Stevenson portrayed Titus Pullo while Ciaran Hands was ill-fated Emperor Julius Caesar in the historical series. (BBC News -- UK)
Instinctive resurrects 'The Saint' Mar 28, 2008
Instinctive Film will co-produce Barry Levinson's remake of "The Saint," starring James Purefoy. The two-hour TV movie pilot is backed by Larry Meistrich's Nehst Studios and produced by Levinson, Tom Fontana, William J. Macdonald ("Rome"), Jorge Zamacona, Roger Moore -- who played the Simon Templar character in the 1960s British series -- and his son Geoffrey Moore. (Variety)
Beau Brummell: This Charming Man Dec 17, 2007
James Purefoy as Beau Brummell ... James Purefoy plays Beau Brummell, the founder of dandyism who was immortalised in a show tune from Annie ... James Purefoy as Beau Brummell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gilliam, Ledger reteam for film Nov 1, 2007
Davis Film is working on "Solomon Kane," starring James Purefoy, and is in development on a "Silent Hill" sequel. The third installment in Constantin/Davis' "Resident Evil" franchise, "Resident Evil: Extinction," is in theaters. (Variety)
The Brave One Oct 5, 2007
James Purefoy to headline "Kane" trilogy. McGowan may have officially signed on for remake. (Moviehole)
Lily Allen to make acting debut Oct 3, 2007
The script has been written by Robert Farrarm, who wrote the 1999 rom-com Bedrooms and Hallways which starred James Purefoy, Simon Callow and Jennifer Ehle. The film will be directed by Tristam Shapeero, who has previously worked on Green Wing, Peep Show and Brass Eye. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Purefoy, Davis to star in 'Diamonds' Sep 12, 2007
James Purefoy ("Rome") and Judy Davis will topline "Diamonds," a $15 million miniseries just greenlit by Alchemy Television Group. Los Angeles-based Alchemy, headed by former ICM agent Carrie Stein, is teaming with several international studios to finance and produce the project. (Variety)
Weekly vpage wrap-up Aug 8, 2007
James Purefoy and Kevin McKidd were on hand at HBO Video;s release party for "Rome: The Complete Second Season" on Saturday at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills. The store has teamed up with "Rome" costume designer April Ferry for its new Roman-themed window displays. (Variety)
Making his Mark May 6, 2007
JAMES Purefoy, who had roles in period films such as Vanity Fair, A Knight s Tale and Mansfield Park, couldn t believe his luck when he won the role of Mark Antony. However, the Mark Antony that he plays in the HBO miniseries Rome isn t like the heroic figure immortalised in classic performances by Marlon Brando and Richard Burton. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Beau Brummell: This Charming Man' explores life of a fashion rebel May 5, 2007
James Purefoy as the original dandy in "Beau Brummell: This Charming Man." (flashback television) ... But Brummell, played by James Purefoy , was more than a man from whom GQ and Esquire learned "studied carelessness without the appearance of study," as Brummell calls it ... Starring: James Purefoy, Hugh Bonneville, Matthew Rhys. (Boston Globe)
All hail Rome end of a great series Mar 25, 2007
Special kudos go to James Purefoy, whose portrayal of the troubled, drug-addled, lustful Mark Antony is a deeper, darker version of Joaquin Phoenixs Commodus in Gladiator. And in the past few episodes of Rome, Lyndsey Marshals Cleopatra has been a stunning mix of cunning, calculated, seething erotic energy. (Canoe.ca)
'Rome' finale offers a road worth taking Mar 24, 2007
Rome puts its provocative spin on the saga of Cleopatra (Lyndsey Marshal) and Mark Antony (James Purefoy). Forget Cleopatra, the Elizabeth Taylor movie. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Raising the Barr Mar 20, 2007
She calls herself Roseanne Barr again and well she should. This is a woman who has chosen to represent the middle class, the working class, the down-trodden. (Variety)
BBC America series stylishly reinvents tale of Robin, sheriff Mar 3, 2007
Octavian (Simon Woods), Mark Antony (James Purefoy) and Lepidus (Ronan Vibert) strike a deal on "Rome" (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). Date of Publication: March 03, 2007 on Page B06. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Bloodbath on HBO's Rome Feb 16, 2007
As seen in closing moments of last week s episode, Mark Antony (James Purefoy) and Octavian (Simon Woods) have joined forces. In "Philippi" (Sunday at 9 p.m.), Octavian draws up a list of names of men to be assassinated, and everyone would like to scrawl an addition or two. (Multichannel News)
Kevin Smith, Sam Jaegar Interview, Catch & Release Jan 25, 2007
Its me and James Purefoy from "Rome, Paul Hipp and John Corbett. Q: Manchild? Is it based on the British one? KS: Yeah, its based on the British one Q: With Anthony Stewart Head? KS: With who? Q: Anthony Stewart Head. KS: I didnt see it [Laughter], but I know its based on a British one. In the UK, they were all in their 50s and this one, theyre all in their 40s, and Im not even 40, Im 36... So that was a real performance for me [Laughter] Q: Is there a director you... (MoviesOnline)
Dark roads to 'Rome' loom as new season debuts Jan 15, 2007
Her ambitious lover, Marc Antony (James Purefoy), is seething once he learns whom Caesar has named as his rightful heir: none other than Atia's fair-haired son, Octavian (Max Pirkis). And Atia, one of nature's great survivors, finds herself with divided loyalties and the challenge of trying to bet on the right horse in what could be a very high-stakes race. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
The gory that is 'Rome' returns to HBO Jan 15, 2007
Among the returnees are Lucius Vorenus (Kevin McKidd), Titus Pullo (Ray Stevenson), Atia (Polly Walker), Mark Antony (James Purefoy), Brutus (Tobias Menzies), Servilia (Lindsay Duncan), Octavian (Max Pirkis) and Octavia (Kerry Condon). Missing, or at least inanimate, is Vorenus's fair wife, Niobe, whom we find lying beneath the balcony from which she tumbled in last year's closer. (Indianapolis Star)
'Rome' returns for final season Jan 14, 2007
Mark Antony (James Purefoy) plots for a political power grab, but he finds himself facing down young Gaius Octavian (Max Pirkis in early episodes and Simon Woods as an older Octavian). But evil Atia remains the most compelling character, and "Rome" always sparks more to life when she's on screen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Brutes, us? 'Rome' is back Jan 14, 2007
Cast: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, James Purefoy, Max Pirkis ... The young Octavian sees Mark Antony (James Purefoy) as a destructive brute and stands up to him. (Orlando Sentinel)
Sex. Blood. Intrigue. Jan 13, 2007
As Season 2 kicks off, Brutus (Tobias Menzies), Servilia (Lindsay Duncan) and Cicero (David Bamber) begin to plot how they will run Rome, while Mark Antony (James Purefoy) makes plans with Atia (Polly Walker) to flee north after he's nearly killed while mourning Caesar. But as they try to bring Caesar's widow, Calpurnia (Haydn Gwynne), with them, she instead reads his will and finds out that Caesar named young Octavian (Max Pirkis) as heir to almost everything, including his name -- which makes... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The fall of 'Rome' Jan 12, 2007
Once again dividing its time between fictional and fictionalized characters, the show opens with Mark Antony (James Purefoy) on the run, preparing to leave Rome with Atia (Polly Walker, whose performance seems even broader this time around). Their exit is stopped by young Octavian (the excellent Max Pirkis, replaced later as the character ages by Simon Woods). (USA Today -- Life)
'Rome' season two on HBO Jan 11, 2007
"When you're at your lowest ebb, your closest friend, even if you don't want their help, will give it to you. That's what Pullo is trying to do - he sees that Vorenus is unhinged. If things aren't quite so dire in the house of Atia (Polly Walker), niece of the late Caesar, you nonetheless can cut the tension in the air with a bloody dagger. Her ambitious lover, Marc Antony (James Purefoy), is seething once he learns whom Caesar has named as his rightful heir: none other than Atia's fair-haired... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Weighing Nicole, and other heavy showbiz questions Jan 1, 2007
Movies Restaurants Food Calendar Music Theater/Arts TV Books Celebrity news Games. SPECIAL: Take an interactive version of this quiz here. (Boston Globe)
