A HOLLYWOOD actor originally from Middle Chinnock has shown his support to the reaction to a stabbing at a London tube station on Saturday (December 5).
One man was seriously injured while another suffered minor injuries during the knife attack at Leytonstone station. The video of the aftermath of the attack shows a man – the alleged perpetrator – being pinned to the floor having been tasered by police.
An unidentified bystander is then heard shouting: “You ain’t no Muslim bruv.” The phrase has been quickly picked up by social media users, posting the hashtag as a riposte to attempts to spread violence and terror in the capital.
The Following star James Purefoy – a former Yeovil District Hospital employee who was raised in Martock – joined the thousands that helped the tag top UK’s trending chart on Twitter on Sunday by sharing the message.
Source: Western Gazette
A+E Networks’ “Roots” remake is filling out its cast with the addition of seven more players, including rapper Tip Harris, better known as T.I., Variety has learned.
“The Following” alum James Purefoy and longtime “E.R.” star Mekhi Phifer have also been cast, along with Matthew Goode (“The Imitation Game,” “The Good Wife”), Lane Garrison (“Prison Break”), Emayatzy Corinealdi (“Hand of God”) and G. Hannelius (“Dog With a Blog”).
T.I. will appear in the final part of the four installments of the revival miniseries, playing Cyrus, a headstrong slave who fights for his freedom for the Union Army against Confederate Forces. His character will be featured prominently in the finale episode. Phifer will play Jerusalem, a mute slave who works on the Murray plantation, but who is not quite what he appears to be; Purefoy has been cast as John Waller, the wealthy owner of a Virginia planation who buys Kunta Kinte as a slave upon his arrival in America; Goode will play Purefoy’s character’s charming and well-educated brother, Dr. William Waller; while Hennelius will play his daughter, Missy; Garrison will play Frederick Murray, a volatile, unpredictable Confederate officer and slave owner; and Corinealdi will play Belle, the wife of Kunta Kinte (played by the previously announced newcomer Malachi Kirby). Read the rest of this entry »
James was photographed while watching the racing during the Hennessy Gold Cup horse racing meet at Newbury Racecourse in Newbury on November 28, 2015. I’ve uploaded 17 HQ photos from this event to the gallery.
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Public Appearances > 2015 Appearances > [2015/11/28] Hennessy Gold Cup
James attended “Hap & Leonard” photocall at the MIPCOM 2015 in Cannes on October 6, 2015. I’ve uploaded 30 HQ photos from this event to the gallery.
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Public Appearances > 2015 Appearances > [2015/10/06] “Hap & Leonard” Photocall in Cannes
James attended the private view of an exhibition in support of the Sir Hubert Von Herkomer Arts Foundation at the Alon Zakaim Fine Art Gallery in London on September 8, 2015. I’ve uploaded 2 HQ photos to the gallery.
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Public Appearances > 2015 Appearances > [2015/09/08] Sir Hubert Von Herkomer Arts Foundation Event
“The Following” star James Purefoy has joined Anna Gunn in “Equity,” Broad Street Pictures’ Wall Street drama.
Purefoy will play a charismatic investment bank executive who loves taking risks in all things, including his romance with Gunn’s character.
“Backwards” star Sarah Megan Thomas will play a VP at the bank and Alysia Reiner (“Orange Is the New Black”) will portray a prosecutor passionate about fighting financial corruption. Read the rest of this entry »
James attended the Future Dreams Midsummer Night Party at SushiSamba in London on June 30, 2015. I’ve uploaded 6 HQ photos to the gallery.
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Public Appearances > 2015 Appearances > [2015/06/30] Future Dreams Midsummer Night Party
James attended Sienna Guillory’s birthday party at The London Edition Hotel in London on March 20, 2015. I’ve uploaded 5 HQ photos to the gallery.
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Public Appearances > 2015 Appearances > [2015/03/20] Sienna Guillory’s Birthday Party at The London Edition
ACTOR James Purefoy married his long-term girlfriend in a private Somerset ceremony on Saturday.
The Taunton-born star, who grew up in Martock and previously worked at Yeovil District Hospital, married Jessica Adams at his Middle Chinnock home in front of friends and family.
Mr Purefoy, who has a daughter with art historian Jessica, is best known for his television appearances in Rome and The Following.
It is understood the couple made their vows in front of celebrity guests including Jude Law, Sienna Miller and Jason Isaacs. Read the rest of this entry »
James recently attended the GQ Men of the Year dinner in New York City. I’ve uploaded 4 HQ photos to the gallery.
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Public Appearances > 2013 Appearances > [2013/11/11] GQ Men Of The Year Dinner