Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
Home Movie

George Clooney, Scott Derrickson, Richard Roeper Remember Tom Wilkinson – The Hollywood Reporter

rmtsa by rmtsa
December 31, 2023
in Movie
0
George Clooney, Scott Derrickson, Richard Roeper Remember Tom Wilkinson – The Hollywood Reporter
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


George Clooney, Michael McKean and Richard Roeper are among the stars remembering acclaimed British actor Tom Wilkinson, who died “suddenly” on Saturday at the age of 75.

Wilkinson, known for his BAFTA-winning role in The Full Monty and Oscar-nominated turns in Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom, died at home, according to a statement from the actor’s family, who were with him when he died as was his wife.

For his role in Tony Gilroy’s Michael Clayton, the 2007 drama that starred George Clooney and Tilda Swinton, who won the best supporting actress Oscar for her performance, Wilkinson received a best supporting actor nod.

“Tom made every project better, made every actor better,” Clooney said of Wilkinson in a statement. “He was the epitome of elegance, and he will be dearly missed by all of us.”

McKean posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) that Wilkinson was a “great actor,” while Roeper praised the versatile actor’s performances over the course of his career.

“There was never a Tom Wilkinson moment onscreen that didn’t feel authentic,” Roeper wrote on X. “He wasn’t a supporting player; he was an actor who elevated the material, regardless of genre. I’ll never forget his heartbreakingly great work as a father overcome with grief in ‘In the Bedroom.’ RIP.”

Filmmaker Scott Derrickson, who worked with Wilkinson on The Exorcism of Emily Rose, shared an anecdote from when they wrapped the film, calling it his “favorite … memory” of the actor.

“I went to [Wilkinson] to say goodbye,” Derrickson wrote. “As I went in for a hug, he turned sideways and put one arm around my shoulder. I said, ‘Well that’s a British hug if I’ve ever had one…’ He frowned at me, then grabbed my face and kissed me right on the lips for a good five seconds, then declared loudly, ‘Don’t ever insult British affection or sense of romance! We invented the stuff!’”

In addition to the accolades he received for his film roles, Wilkinson won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role as Benjamin Franklin in HBO’s 2008 John Adams miniseries, starring Paul Giamatti as the titular second president of the United States. At both awards shows, he was also nominated for his role as James Baker in another HBO project, the Jay Roach-directed film Recount, about the contentious weeks after the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore and the Florida recount.

Read on to see what the stars are saying about Wilkinson on social media.

There was never a Tom Wilkinson moment onscreen that didn’t feel authentic. He wasn’t a supporting player; he was an actor who elevated the material, regardless of genre. I’ll never forget his heartbreakingly great work as a father overcome with grief in “In the Bedroom.” RIP. pic.twitter.com/CzAGLpHGw9

— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) December 30, 2023

Goodbye Tom Wilkinson, an amazing talent and wonderful human being. Very proud to have worked with him on The Exorcism of Emily Rose. pic.twitter.com/fBLwFdncE1

— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) December 30, 2023

1/2

My favorite Tom Wilkinson memory…

When we wrapped The Exorcism of Emily Rose, I went to him to say goodbye. As I went in for a hug, he turned sideways and put one arm around my shoulder.

I said, “Well that’s a British hug if I’ve ever had one…”

— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) December 30, 2023

He frowned at me, then grabbed my face and kissed me right on the lips for a good five seconds, then declared loudly, “Don’t ever insult British affection or sense of romance! We invented the stuff!”

— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) December 30, 2023

Very saddened by the news of Tom Wilkinson passing. I greatly admired his work in In the Bedroom and Michael Clayton, among many other movies. A class act. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Ko61FHf0XJ

— JA Bayona (@FilmBayona) December 30, 2023

So sad that Tom Wilkinson has died. Such a great actor, and a lovely man. Love to Diana and family

— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) December 30, 2023

The bottom line with me for an Actor is do I believe what they’re saying, and I never heard a word come out of TOM WILKINSON’s mouth that I didn’t 100% believe.

He was a superlative Actor.

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (2011)

RIP Sir, legacy assured. pic.twitter.com/mOVNbTs0q4

— Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) December 30, 2023





Source link

You might also like

Who Is Nina Dobrev’s Fiancé? Shaun White’s Job & Relationship History

Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White Circling The Social Network Sequel

Alex Winter’s FREAKED Unleashed Onto 4K UHD With Stacked Collector’s Edition

Tags: ClooneyDerricksonGeorgeHollywoodRememberReporterRichardRoeperScottTomWilkinson
Share30Tweet19
rmtsa

rmtsa

Recommended For You

Who Is Nina Dobrev’s Fiancé? Shaun White’s Job & Relationship History

by rmtsa
July 31, 2025
0
Who Is Nina Dobrev’s Fiancé? Shaun White’s Job & Relationship History

Curious to find out who Nina Dobrev’s fiancé is? The beloved actress, best known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, has not only captivated audiences on screen...

Read more

Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White Circling The Social Network Sequel

by rmtsa
July 31, 2025
0
Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White Circling The Social Network Sequel

Mikey Madison, who won this year’s best actress Oscar for her performance in Anora, and Jeremy Allen White, who is elbowing for his third acting Emmy for The...

Read more

Alex Winter’s FREAKED Unleashed Onto 4K UHD With Stacked Collector’s Edition

by rmtsa
July 31, 2025
0
Alex Winter’s FREAKED Unleashed Onto 4K UHD With Stacked Collector’s Edition

If you haven't heard of Freaked it's a 1993 flick directed and starring Alex Winter from Bill & Ted (also Lost Boys and Idiot Box). It's a whole...

Read more

MAN OF STEEL Writer David S. Goyer Shares His Honest Thoughts on James Gunn’s SUPERMAN — GeekTyrant

by rmtsa
July 31, 2025
0
MAN OF STEEL Writer David S. Goyer Shares His Honest Thoughts on James Gunn’s SUPERMAN — GeekTyrant

David S. Goyer, the writer behind 2013’s Man of Steel, has shared his thoughts on James Gunn’s new Superman movie, and it turns out he’s a big fan...

Read more

Lanterns Star Wraps Production on DCU Show, Wants to See Character Return

by rmtsa
July 30, 2025
0
Lanterns Star Wraps Production on DCU Show, Wants to See Character Return

Lanterns actor Ulrich Thomsen has finished filming his scenes for the upcoming DCU show. Lanterns is the forthcoming DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television show that will feature...

Read more
Next Post
Las Vegas Father of Seven Tragically Killed by Carjacker Who Murdered His Own Mother • Hollywood Unlocked

Las Vegas Father of Seven Tragically Killed by Carjacker Who Murdered His Own Mother • Hollywood Unlocked

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse by Category

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized

CATEGORIES

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result

Recent News

  • Matt Damon & Ken Jennings Win
  • Justin Trudeau Seen Vibing at Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour After Dinner Date
  • Who Is Nina Dobrev’s Fiancé? Shaun White’s Job & Relationship History

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In