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“Journey’s End” joins Toronto International Film Festival Lineup!

08/15/17 ― Neide ― Journey's End

Fantastic news, Sam fans! Toronto International Film Festival announced today that more movies would be joining the festival’s lineup and we’re very excited to let you know that Journey’s End is one of them! The movie, directed by Saul Dibb and starring Sam Claflin, Asa Butterfield, Paul Bettany is set to have its World Premiere at the festival. The festival takes place in Toronto, Canada and will run from September 7-17!

Saul Dibb’s JOURNEY'S END, with @SamClaflin, @Paul_Bettany, @asabfb, Toby Jones, Tom Sturridge and @StephenGraham73. #TIFF17 pic.twitter.com/EN6226BsPW

— TIFF (@TIFF_NET) 15 de agosto de 2017

Happy Birthday, Sam Claflin!

06/27/17 ― Neide ― Sam Claflin Web

Claflin fans! It’s June 27th so you know what that means… It’s SAM’S BIRTHDAY!! Sam is turning 31 years old today and we wish him the best day ever, surrounded by the people he loves the most. It’s fair to say that i, as a Sam Claflin fan, am very proud of what Sam has accomplished so far in his career. He’s an amazing actor, a good person who isn’t afraid of speak of his insecurities, his struggles in the industry. That is some of the many reasons why i, and i’m sure many other Sam fans admire him so much. We can’t wait to see what comes next in his career, and of course we’re looking forwards to watch his upcoming projects! Make sure to wish Sam a happy birthday through twitter, @samclaflin, and use the hashtag #HappyBirthdaySamClaflin!

Happy Birthday, Sam Claflin!

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(Video) “My Cousin Rachel” Movie Clips

06/19/17 ― Neide ― My Cousin Rachel

(Video) My Cousin Rachel – “The Story” Featurette

06/19/17 ― Neide ― My Cousin Rachel

“Transformers: The Last Knight” World Premiere

06/18/17 ― Neide ― Public Appearances

Sam is currently at Transformers: The Last Knight World Premiere with his wife Laura Haddock, who stars in the new movie from the franchise. We’ve added to the gallery photos from the beautiful couple at the big event. Keep an eye out for our twitter, as we’ll keep you informed of any gallery addition!

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Public Appearances > 2017 > June 18 – “Transformers: The Last Knight” World Premiere

(Video) My Cousin Rachel – Behind The Scenes Featurette

06/14/17 ― Neide ― My Cousin Rachel, Videos

Join the cast and crew for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the characters of #MyCousinRachel pic.twitter.com/cr977JROQk

— My Cousin Rachel UK (@CousinRachelUK) 14 de junho de 2017

(Video) Sam Claflin: “I’m no Aiden Turner in Poldark – but I try”

06/14/17 ― Neide ― Interviews, Videos

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Sam Claflin says after starring in new film My Cousin Rachel he could do with learning a few lessons from popular television character Poldark.

The actor plays Philip – a man who suspects his adopted father’s widow (played by Rachel Weisz) of murdering him in Italy. However, when she arrives in England he finds himself falling for her.

Much of the action takes place on a farm and country estate, and in one scene Claflin is seen using a scythe. “That was something I still don’t think I’ve nailed but the film only shows a couple of seconds and that’s plenty.” He laughed. “I’m no Aiden Turner in Poldark – but I try my damnedest.”

The Hunger Games star says another country pursuit he had to get the hang of was horse-riding – which he’d done before, but not to the extent he would on the set of this film.

“This is the first time I think I’ve ever been on the back of a horse and not felt I was holding on for dear life. I think I actually was in control of the horse most of the time,” Claflin said. “That’s become a real love and passion of mine, I genuinely love galloping and feeling the power of a horse between my thighs [laughs]. I think it’s because I’ve always been so terrified before, when you feel in control it’s really exhilarating.”

The film, which is based on the Daphne Du Maurier book of the same name, leaves the viewer guessing whether the mysterious cousin Rachel is a murderous poisoner or simply a misunderstood woman with values ahead of her time.

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(Video) My Cousin Rachel – “Philip” Featurette

06/14/17 ― Neide ― My Cousin Rachel, Videos

Sam Claflin on the joys of “My Cousin Rachel” and Hollywood’s double standards in age-gap romances

06/14/17 ― Neide ― Articles

It’s strange, perhaps, to hear an actor express gratitude for a character not being complex. It’s usually the opposite: you’ll hear about how much depth was offered, how much there was to explore.

But Roger Michell’s new adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier classic My Cousin Rachel presented star Sam Claflin with something else entirely: the enticement of a character utterly straightforward, yet in the most fascinating way.

“The thing that really drew me to him was the fact that he’s actually quite simple and two-dimensional,” he admits to me. “He’s like a child, you know? In the sense that he says what he wants and he’s so used to getting it. If he doesn’t get it, he has a hissy fit. And I think that was quite unique, playing an adult-child, it was quite different and a departure.”

Indeed, Claflin’s so far largely crafted a career fit for the dashing male lead: in his breakout roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and The Hunger Games series, or as a romantic interest for Me Before You and Their Finest. On paper, a period drama like My Cousin Rachel would seem to offer more of the same, but Daphne du Maurier was no conventional novelist.

Claflin’s Philip goes from headstrong, dedicated bachelor to fawning puppy in a mere gaze directed at the bewitching Rachel (Rachel Weisz), the widow of his own guardian and cousin, Ambrose, who died in such mysterious circumstances in Italy. In short, he’s a man not too difficult to figure out.

“I’ve spent my entire career thus far begging to get more complex and three-dimensional characters, with lots more layers, but I quite enjoyed the boyish charm of him,” Claflin adds. “The kind of impetuous nature of his personality. It was incredibly enjoyable and fun to explore that.”

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Sam Claflin on Looking For the Right Gay Role, ‘Hunger Games’ Gay Fan Fiction & ‘Sickening’ Intolerance

06/14/17 ― Neide ― Interviews

After a breakout part in the “Hunger Games” saga, as dreamy tribute Finnick Odair, and now a starring role opposite Rachel Weisz in “My Cousin Rachel,” the odds certainly have been in Sam Claflin’s favor.

Considering his winning streak, we’re holding out hope that a “Fifty Shades of Grey”-style rendezvous between him and the Hemsworth brothers – his idea, mind you – could be the British actor’s next major franchise. Till that blessed day comes, check out what the affable “Me Before You” looker has to say about finding the right gay role, how people are responding to his recent Hollywood body-shaming criticism and French gay porn.

I love seeing a woman in power, but, man, you really get jerked around in “My Cousin Rachel.”

(Laughs) Haven’t we all been there? Haven’t we all been in love and kind of swept off, though usually warned by friends? But, of course, Philip is a bit of a loner and left to his own devices, really. Love is blind, and it makes you do crazy things. (Laughs)

Growing up, what was your introduction to the gay community?

I got involved in musical theater at a young age and so that was an immediate part of my life. I mean, the second you kind of step onto the stage and embrace the arts, it becomes a part of you. And the second you open yourself up to becoming an actor and performing and exploring this industry in whatever capacity – any form of art, really – there’s an openness, and it’s a really wonderful and incredibly rewarding industry to work in.

Plus, you’re British.

(Laughs) It does really upset me that people aren’t open-minded. People are still hung up on such a traditional old-world life, and people should be allowed to love who they want and be who they want and speak what they want and believe in what they want. I think it’s a shame that people are so narrow-minded that they believe their way is the only way. It’s sickening, in all honesty.

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