September 4th 2023.
Richard Curtis’s About Time was an instant classic when it was released in 2013. Boasting a stellar cast consisting of Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, and even Margot Robbie, the film follows Tim, a shy lawyer son of a loving family who has inherited the gift of being able to travel back in time and change his own life. With the perfect balance of chaos, bumbling Britishness, and a healthy dose of sarcasm and humour, the film quickly became an audience favorite.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of About Time, a milestone that has seen its cast rack up a number of Oscar nominations between them, become a go-to actor for Tom Cruise, and even star alongside Margot Robbie in the blockbuster hit Barbie.
Domhnall Gleeson, who plays the main character Tim, has had a varied and successful career since the film’s release. He has starred in Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut Unbroken, joined the Star Wars universe as General Hux, and appeared in Oscar-nominated films like Ex Machina, Brooklyn, and The Revenant with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. He also reunited with his About Time co-star Margot Robbie for Goodbye Christopher Robin and the Peter Rabbit films. His most recent roles include The Patient with Steve Carrell and White House Plumbers with Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, and Lena Heady.
Rachel McAdams, who plays the American love interest Mary, was already a recognisable name before the film’s release, having starred in Mean Girls and The Notebook. After About Time, she starred in Spotlight, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her role as Dr. Christine Palmer in Dr Strange. Most recently, she starred alongside Will Ferrell in Netflix comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and appeared in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Bill Nighy, who plays Tim’s father James Lake, was already a much-loved star before About Time, but got his first Academy Award nomination in 2023. He developed a great chemistry with co-star Gleeson, and stole the show with his most sentimental lines and a heartbreaking final conversation. Since the film’s release, he has acted in Agatha Christie TV adaptation Ordeal by Innocence and Pride, Their Finest, and Dad’s Army.
Margot Robbie had a smaller role in About Time before achieving major success in 2023 with Barbie. She taught Tim the important lesson that you can’t make somebody fall in love with you, something that has served him well since. After the film, Robbie went on to star in The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, I, Tonya, Mary Queen of Scots, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Babylon.
Vanessa Kirby also had a smaller role in the film, and has since gone on to find success in The Crown and Tom Cruise films.
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Richard Curtis’s About Time has become a classic in the rom-com genre over the past decade, with its stellar cast making it even more iconic. Alongside Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, and Margot Robbie, Vanessa Kirby also made an appearance in a smaller role in the film. The story follows Tim, played by Gleeson, as he discovers he has inherited the gift of travelling back in time to change his own life. Of course, this is a Richard Curtis film so you can expect plenty of chaos, bumbling Britishness, and a healthy dose of sarcasm and humour!
Curtis has been writing and directing for years, finding fame with the television show Blackadder, before moving into the cinema with the Oscar-nominated Four Weddings and a Funeral. Since About Time’s release, its cast have gone on to achieve many accolades, with several even receiving Oscar nominations.
Domhnall Gleeson, son of the Oscar-nominated Brendan, has had a successful career since his breakthrough role as Bill Weasley in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He’s been in Unbroken, the Star Wars franchise, Ex Machina, Brooklyn, The Revenant, and Goodbye Christopher Robin. He’s also been in the Peter Rabbit films and most recently The Patient and White House Plumbers.
Rachel McAdams had already made a name for herself before About Time with Mean Girls and The Notebook, and has since been nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Spotlight. She’s been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Will Ferrell’s Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, and the recently released Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Bill Nighy had been a much-loved star for years before About Time, and his performance in the film as Tim’s dad was one of its emotional cornerstones. Since then, he’s been in Agatha Christie’s Ordeal by Innocence, Pride, Their Finest, Dad’s Army, and Detective Pikachu. He even received an Oscar nomination in 2020 for his role in the drama.
Margot Robbie had a small role in About Time and has since seen her star rise dramatically. She’s been in The Wolf of Wall Street, Barbie, The Legend of Tarzan, Suicide Squad, I, Tonya, Bombshell, Mary Queen of Scots, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Babylon.
Vanessa Kirby also had a smaller role in the film and has since become successful with The Crown and Tom Cruise’s projects.
Richard Curtis’s About Time is a classic rom-com, and its cast have gone on to achieve incredible things since its release ten years ago. Which is your favourite Richard Curtis rom-com? Comment now!
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