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Born and raised in Renfrewshire near Glasgow, Madden rose to prominence in 2011 for his portrayal of Robb Stark in the first three seasons of HBO's fantasy drama Game of Thrones, for which he received the Screen International Award for Star of Tomorrow. In 2018, he gained acclaim for his performance as a war veteran and Principal Protection Officer in the BBC thriller series Bodyguard, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama.

Madden made his screen debut as a child actor and later began performing on stage whilst a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In 2007, he toured with Shakespeare's Globe company as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, a role he reprised in the West End in 2016. His other television and film credits include the lead role of Cosimo de' Medici in the first season of the historical fiction series Medici (2016), Prince Kit in Disney's live-action Cinderella (2015), John Reid in the biopic Rocketman (2019), and a lieutenant in the epic war film 1917 (2019).

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Kenneth Branagh West End Revival, 2016
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Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in Robert Icke's OEDIPUS in the West End


Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, is set to have a West End run. Learn additional details and see how to purchase tickets!

Listen: Julian Lerner Talks OLIVER! and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS


This week on the Little Known Facts Podcast, Julian Lerner takes us behind the scenes from audition to performances as The Artful Dodger in the most recent production of Oliver! at City Center with  Benjamin Pajak, Raul Esparza, Lilli Cooper and more. Plus, deep dive into life on the set of The Wonder Years reboot and what he learned from working with Jennifer Garner.

AGBO Names Angela Russo-Otstot Chief Creative Officer


AGBO, the independent studio headed by Anthony and Joe Russo and producer Mike Larocca, has announced that Angela Russo-Otstot has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer. Russo-Otstot, formerly AGBO's President of Creative, will continue to oversee development of all AGBO projects, many of which extend from storytelling “universes” that span film, television, gaming, audio, and publishing.

GAME OF THRONES Actor John Stahl Dead at 68


According to a Deadline article, actor John Stahl's agent has confirmed the 68 year old celebrity has died. According to his agent, he died on March 2nd. The actor was known for his role in HBO's smash hit, Game of Thrones. He portrayed Rickard Karstark in seasons 2 and 3, acting alongside Richard Madden in many scenes and claiming the role from the original season 1 Rickard Karstark actor, Steven Blount.

Marvel's ETERNALS Is Now Streaming on Disney+


Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” follows a group of heroes from beyond the stars who had protected the Earth since the dawn of man. The film features Kumail Najiani, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and more. Plus, watch a new TV spot for the film now!

Monte-Carlo Television Festival Announces Golden Nymph Awards Entries Call


Previous fiction program winners of the globally regarded Golden Nymph Awards include Modern Family, Breaking Bad, Money Heist, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, and My Brilliant Friend. A stellar rollcall of acting talent has also been recognized by the Festival including Patricia Arquette, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Grégory Montel, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Marvel Sets ETERNALS Blu-Ray & DVD Release


Marvel fans can enjoy never-before-seen bonus material including four deleted scenes and a gag reel in the newly-announced physical formats of the film. The cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie.

Disney+ Sets ETERNALS Streaming Date


The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest team of Super Heroes has led theater audiences on an exciting journey spanning thousands of years, and now the Eternals are bringing all of that signature Marvel Studios’ action, spectacle and thrill to Disney+.

Marvel Releases ETERNALS Soundtack


The Eternals Original Score Soundtrack, featuring score composed and produced by Emmy®-winning composer Ramin Djawadi (“Reminiscence,” “Westworld,” “Game of Thrones”), is available today. Featuring “Eternals Theme” and “Across the Oceans of Time,” the film also includes the original song “Nach Meri Heri” (Dance My Hero), performed by Celina Sharma.

Asian World Film Festival to Open with Marvel's ETERNALS in November


The 2021 Asian World Film Festival will kick off November 1 at 5:30 pm PT with a red carpet and a 7:00 pm PT screening with the Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao’s highly anticipated Marvel Studios’ Eternals, starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, and more.

VIDEO: Marvel Debuts New Trailer for ETERNALS!


The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, and Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo.

ROMEO AND JULIET UK HD Production Arrives At The New Park Theatre August 8


The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's modern and passionate staging of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet,” comes to the newly opened Park Theatre in Jaffrey on Sunday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 11.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Marvel's ETERNALS


Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” welcomes an exciting new team of Super Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic story, spanning thousands of years, features a group of immortal heroes forced out of the shadows to reunite against mankind’s oldest enemy, The Deviants.

Amazon Studios to Adapt FOR NOW For Television


The podcast was created by Rhys Wakefield, who starred in season three of HBO’s True Detective and William Day Frank, who produced the 2019 comedy thriller BERSERK, directed by Wakefield.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Marvel's ETERNALS!


Marvel has released a sizzle reel for the upcoming films in phase 4 of the MCU, featuring a first look at the upcoming Eternals film! The film, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, is set to be released on November 5, 2021.

The Ultimate Guide to the CINDERELLAs of Page, Stage and Screen!


Over the decades, hundreds of films have been made that are either direct adaptations from Cinderella or have plots loosely based on the story, which traces its roots back to ancient times. Can't keep the story straight? Need help deciphering the differences between the Rodgers and Hammerstein, Disney, and newest Andrew Lloyd Webber versions of the fairytale? BroadwayWorld is breaking it down!

Brian Cox & Richard Madden Will Lead FROM NOW, a New Sci-Fi Podcast


Brian Cox and Richard Madden will reunite to star in 'From Now,' a new sci-fi podcast hailing from QCode.

Showtime Will Air the Television Premiere of 1917


The television premiere of the acclaimed, award-winning film 1917, directed and produced by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty), will air on SHOWTIME on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 9 p.m.

Why So Many CINDERELLAs? The Fairytale Journey on Page, Stage, Screen and More!


Earlier this year, it was announced that a new kind of princess is officially coming back to the stage.  Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Cinderella will premiere at The Gillian Lynne Theatre in London next year, putting an all new spin on a beloved classic.

Regal Entertainments RAPUNZEL Panto Will Come Directly to Homes


This Easter, despite the lock-down, Regal Entertainments Ltd have created a free online Pantomime for all the family to enjoy, and what better fairy-tale to be presented during a lock-down than that of a young girl locked up in a tower?

Richard Madden FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Madden been in?

Richard Madden has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Richard Madden been in?

Richard Madden has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Richard Madden's first West End show?

Richard Madden's first West End show was Romeo and Juliet which opened in 2016

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