Welcome to The Helen Mirren Archives, your premiere web resource on the British actress. Best known for her performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, "Prime Suspect" and her Oscar-winning role in "The Queen", Helen Mirren is one of the world's most eminent actors today. This unofficial fansite provides you with all latest news, photos and videos on her past and present projects.  Enjoy your stay.
Celebrating
10 years
on the web
Feb
03
2023

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount+ is continuing its Dutton family origin story. The streamer has renewed Yellowstone prequel 1923 for a second season after the drama’s record-breaking first season, where the premiere became the most watched series premiere on cable in 2022. The newest installment in the family’s origin story takes place in the early 20th century “when pandemics historic drought, and the end of Prohibition all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.” Ahead of 1923’s premiere, the show’s Oscar-nominated stars opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about what drew them to the TV series, and they both had the same answer: each other. “He says me. And I say exactly the same: Harrison,” said Mirren when asked about reuniting with her Mosquito Coast co-star more than 30 years later, this time on the small screen. “I think we’re both a bit more achey. We loved working together then, but we were very different. He was a huge movie star and I was sort of comparatively unknown. There was a big difference in our status,” adding, “I’ve caught up a little bit, luckily.”

Jan
27
2023

When the first Shazam! debuted in April 2019, it struck theaters like a bolt of lightning. Even in a crowded sea of superhero flicks, David F. Sandberg’s charming DC film stood out for being funny, fresh, and full of heart. With the sequel hitting theaters March 17, Warner Bros. has shared a new trailer for Fury of the Gods, teasing Levi’s return and the introduction of some very starry villains. To accompany the trailer’s release, Sandberg has also talked to Entertainment Weekly, giving us more insight on casting Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren as the villains in the film:

To play these devious daughters, Sandberg recruited some big names: Lucy Liu plays Kalypso, while Oscar winner Helen Mirren stars as her sister Hespera. “It was a dream to work with them,” the director says. “We aimed high when we cast the movie, and we got exactly what we wanted. They’re both so kickass. You kind of have an expectation, like, ‘Oh, it’s Dame Helen entering the set!'” Sandberg adds with a laugh. “But the first day she came on, she’s like, ‘Yeah! We need more p—y power on set! We’re here now!’ and I was like, ‘Oh, okay!'”

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Jan
22
2023

Screencaptures from the second, third and fourth episodes of “1923” have been added to the photo gallery. The next episode airs on February 05, 2023. Many thanks to KissThemGoodbye for posting them in the first place.

Jacob and the Yellowstone cowboys save one of their own before deciding their next move. Teonna continues to endure at the hands of Sister Mary. Cara and Emma discuss Elizabeth and Jack. Alexandra makes a bold decision. The Duttons realize the feud with the sheepherders is far from over. In the wake of the attack, Cara and the Duttons carefully plan heir next move. Spencer and Alexandra enjoy the pleasure of Zanzibar, unaware of what has happened back home. Banner Creighton seeks a powerful ally.

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Photo Gallery – Television Films & Series – 1923 – Screencaptures – Episode 4: War & the Turquoise Tide
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Jan
20
2023

For those of us wondering what happened to “White Bird: A Wonder Story” after its initial September 22 release never happened and the film vanished without a trace, Lionsgate has now announced that the film will be released in limited engagements on August 18, 2023, and will enter wide release on Friday, August 25, 2023. “White Bird: A Wonder Story” follows on the release of “Wonder”, the film adaptation of R. J. Palacio’s previous book, which was a global hit in 2017, taking in $305 million in worldwide box office. R.J. Palacio’s books have sold more than 16 million copies with editions published in 47 languages. Lionsgate and Participant are collaborating with USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education to build educational programming around the film.

From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to “choose kind,” comes the inspirational next chapter. In White Bird: A Wonder Story, we follow Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage – during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy’s mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe. The film also stars Ariella Glaser and Orlando Schwerdt.

Jan
14
2023

According to Deadline, the Berlin Film Festival today announced eight titles that have been added to its Berlinale Special program. The new crop of films includes Golda, starring Helen Mirren, Camille Cottin, and Liev Schreiber. Directed by Guy Nattiv from a screenplay by Nicholas Martin, the pic follows the intensely dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir, former Israeli prime minister, faced during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Mirren stars as Meir. Jane Hooks and Michael Kuhn are producers on the pic. Embankment is handling sales.

Jan
09
2023

Happy New Year, everybody! A big batch of additional promotional material for “1923” have been added to both the photo gallery and video archive, including new production stills, featurettes and clips from the series. A complete list of all added media can be found below.

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Video Archive – Career Videos – 1923 – Featurettes
Video Archive – Career Videos – 1923 – Television Spots

Dec
24
2022

Ok, one last update before the Holidays. Screencaptures from the first episode of “1923”, titled aptly “1923” have been added to the photo gallery, with many thanks to KissThemGoodbye for posting them in the first place. Once again, Happy Holidays everybody 🙂

Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) quashes a dispute between cattle ranchers and sheep herders. Cara (Helen Mirren) informs Liz (Michelle Randolph) of the sacrifices of marrying into the Dutton family, while another Dutton finds himself far from home.

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Photo Gallery – Television Films & Series – 1923 – Screencaptures – Episode 1: 1923

Dec
23
2022

A last update for the Helen Mirren Archives before the Holidays hit us with full force. It has felt like such a short year, so it’s time to celebrate, reflect – and look back: Four of Helen Mirren’s previous performances screencaptures have been replaced with high definition versions. The standout is the 1968 adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. If you have only seen the grainy DVD version that was published years ago, it’s a revelation to see the restored version which was made ready for streaming services. Screencaptures from “Where Angels Fear to Tread”, “Gosford Park” and the magnificent “The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone” – still one of Miss Mirren’s best performances – have been added as well. Enjoy the screencaptures and your Holidays with your loved ones. See you in 2023.

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Dec
16
2022

Lots of additional press material for Sunday’s premiere of “1923: A Yellowstone Origin Story” have been added to the photo gallery, including production stills, many new promos with Helen and Harrison Ford and new posters. Also, this Wednesday saw the release of many press junket interviews with Helen that were conducted during the promotional stay in Las Vegas. You can watch them all in the video archive.

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Photo Gallery – Television Films & Series – 1923: A Yellowstone Origin Story – Production Stills
Photo Gallery – Television Films & Series – 1923: A Yellowstone Origin Story – Promotional Stills
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Dec
16
2022

On a Friday full of surprises, Helen Mirren not only made her music video debut in Kendrick Lamar’s “Count Me Out”, she’s also narrating the teaser trailer for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Barbie” film. For the latter, it is not known yet if Mirren also narrates the film, which will star Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and will premiere next Summer. In the former video, a visual for the “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” album cut, Helen is featured as Lamar’s therapist, with the two in session. She asks him about an interaction he had with a woman in a parking lot, where the woman accused Lamar of stealing her parking spot. Kendrick makes a joke and the two have a laugh about the incident before the therapist digs deeper, asking him why he texted her “I feel like I’m fallen” at 2 a.m. The Dave Free and Lamar-directed “Count Me Out” video then cuts to different scenes as he attempts to answer her question. Kendrick is seen in various settings: the desert, among a herd of goats, in the car, having drinks with friends—one of whom is Jack Dorsey—and more.

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