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Deadline is reporting that Matthew Lewis will be starring in a new crime drama, Murder Before Evensong, for Acorn TV (USA) and Channel 5 (UK). According to Deadline, the show has been under development for a couple years and is based on the novel Murder Before Evensong by Reverend Richard Coles.

Matthew will be playing the main character, Daniel Clement. The description of the book can be read below. Light spoilers after the first couple paragraphs;

Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton. He has been there for eight years, living at the Rectory alongside his widowed mother – opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey – and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda.

When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village.

And then Anthony Bowness – cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton – is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.

As the police moves in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together… and catch a killer.

Matt Lewis had this to say of the casting:

“I’m beyond thrilled to be throwing on the old dog collar and diving into the world of Champton so charmingly created by Rev. Richard Coles. I’ve been an admirer of his work for some time and love the characters and stories he’s written. It’s an honour to work with this creative team and have the opportunity to bring the character of Canon Clement to life for fans of the book and new viewers alike.”

The show is based on this first book in a series by the Reverend. Hopefully this leads to a few seasons of the show for fans to enjoy.

Managing Director of Acorn Media Enterprises, Catherine Mackin, had the following to say about Matthew:

“Matthew’s embodiment of Canon Daniel promises a bold and compelling adaptation that we can’t wait to see. We’re delighted to work alongside Richard, Nick, David and Matthew, as well as our partners at The Lighthouse and Channel 5, to bring this highly praised bestseller to the small screen.”

Paul Testar of Channel 5 added “Matthew Lewis is the perfect choice to lead this adaptation of the Reverend Richard Coles’ beloved novel, and with The Lighthouse team behind this series, it will offer a fresh take on the murder mystery genre while celebrating the charm and secrets of village life.”

The series will begin filming in 2025 in the West Midlands and is due to air later in the year on Acorn TV worldwide and Channel 5 in the UK.

Matthew Lewis was a special guest on the Season 2 finale of Fantastic Friends, a travel show hosted by James and Oliver Phelps. It is available to watch on HBO Max Europe and Crave. The show was set to air on the CW in the USA this Summer but due to low ratings was removed from the lineup on live television after two episodes. Season 1 is still available to watch on the CW website, but it is unknown how North Americans can watch season 2.

S2.E8 – Patagonia with Matthew Lewis

James, Oliver and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) explore magical Patagonia, Chile. They trek to Base Las Torres, learn sheep herding, horseback riding, spot wild puma. An epic adventure filled with natural beauty and camaraderie.

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Back in 2016 Matthew starred in the short film Juliet Remembered with Maggie Steed, Rakhee Thakrar, Joshua Higgot and James Smith. It was written and directed by Tamzin Merchant and produced by Jessica Benhamou.

The film won Best Short Film at the 2017 British Independent Film Festival, Best Screenplay at the 2017 Oxford International Film Festival and was an Official Selection at numerous film festivals.

JULIET REMEMBERED is about an actress with Alzheimer’s disease who has been transferred to a carehome after the death of her husband. Although she cannot remember day-to-day things, or even recognize her son when he visits, she can remember every word of her most famous role: Shakespeare’s Juliet.

What if you could only communicate through Shakespeare’s words? Is Juliet constricted by this or do his words transcend experience to strangely beautify her disease?

The 19 minute long film may be watched below. Enjoy!

JULIET REMEMBERED – Short Film from Jessica Benhamou on Vimeo.

HBO Max and Wizarding World have sent over the trailer for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, airing on the streaming service January 1st. It was announced that fans in the UK would be able to tune in on Sky TV and its streaming service NOW.

Catch glimpses of Matthew Lewis along with his Potter co-stars below!

Announced last month, the retrospective special invites fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson will reunite, together with other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films. In celebration of the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, this unique television event includes brand new cast discussions, insights from the creative team behind the magic, and comments from creator J.K. Rowling.

Additional Harry Potter film alumni joining the memorable tribute include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates.

A teaser for the HBO Max Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special was released last night and our very own Matthew Lewis was featured in it receiving an invitation.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson join other esteemed cast members across all eight Harry Potter films as they travel back to Hogwarts for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which premiered 20 years ago this year. The retrospective special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time. The highly-anticipated retrospective will be a capstone event of the holiday season, dropping as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, on HBO Max.