Category: TV/Film Projects

Bernard Law Montgomery: The Man Damian Lewis Brings to Life in ‘Pressure’

Bernard Law Montgomery — universally known as “Monty” — remains one of the most recognizable and controversial British commanders of the Second World War. Admired by some, resented by others, Montgomery was a general who inspired fierce loyalty from his troops while often straining relationships with his fellow commanders.

In Pressure, Damian Lewis takes on the role of Montgomery during one of the most consequential moments of the war: the days leading up to D-Day. It is a fascinating piece of casting, not least because Damian is no stranger to WWII history — having portrayed Major Richard Winters in Band of Brothers, one of the most enduring depictions of the Normandy landings ever put on screen.

This time, however, he is no longer the officer executing orders on the ground. He is one of the men shaping them. Continue reading “Bernard Law Montgomery: The Man Damian Lewis Brings to Life in ‘Pressure’”

Throwback Thursday: From Brody… to Jay-Z… to “no waaay” in Lake Como

Some stories just keep getting better with time.

After a fabulous weekend in Lake Como, Damian Lewis shared one of those moments that made me stop and smile. Rhuigi Villaseñor, the fashion designer of street wear RHUDE, whom Damian was hanging out with over the weekend, texted Jay-Z to say they were sitting with “Brody from Homeland”…

…and Jay-Z replied:

“no waaay” Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: From Brody… to Jay-Z… to “no waaay” in Lake Como”

Two Years Before Album Two: My Backstage Interview with Damian Lewis

We’re twinning with our vests

Two years ago, during the second leg of the Mission Creep UK tour, I had the chance to sit down with Damian Lewis for a conversation about his music.

We spoke backstage at Epic Studios in Norwich after the gig, with a glass of the band’s signature “D Lew” drink in hand. It was the first time I had been able to arrange a proper interview in advance — a real sit-down conversation instead of the quick chats we had managed in the past between rehearsals, interviews, and sound checks. Continue reading “Two Years Before Album Two: My Backstage Interview with Damian Lewis”

Throwback Thursday: How Damian Lewis Became Soames Forsyte

As the new, glossy remake of The Forsytes makes its way to PBS, I thought — what better time for a Throwback Thursday tribute to our own Soames Forsyte? Because long before this new version, Damian Lewis gave us a Soames who was complicated, intense, and unforgettable. So how did he get there?
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Watching “Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5” — and Hearing Damian Lewis Bring Orwell to Life

“Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.” – George Orwell, 1984

As Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 arrives in cinemas across the UK, it feels like the perfect moment to revisit this powerful documentary—and the review I wrote after seeing it at the IFC Center in New York. If anything, the film’s message about truth, power, and the fragility of democracy feels even more urgent today. So I’m sharing this review again, because this is a film that deserves to be seen, discussed, and taken very seriously.

The film has already received well-deserved recognition, taking home two wins at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards—Best Score for Alexei Aigui and Best Narration by Damian Lewis. And now, with its wider release, more audiences can see exactly why it’s earning so much praise. Continue reading “Watching “Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5” — and Hearing Damian Lewis Bring Orwell to Life”