Taylor swift, tom hiddleston, and the arrival of the. From the author of the celebrated dystopian classics kingdom come, the drowned world, and the drought, high rise is a prescient story of class warfare. Taylor swifts new song gorgeous about tom hiddleston. Actors often go to great lengths to prepare for a given role in a movie, but in doing research for highrise, tom hiddleston took his preparation to macabre extremes. Posted on wednesday, 2 october 20 share this article. Tom hiddleston on inequality, highrise and being the night manager tom hiddleston is used to flying high as thors bad brother loki, but his latest roles see him at the top of his game. Just a few hours ago, the film released a new two minute trailer filled with the. Tom hiddleston leads ben wheatleys adaptation of j. Tom hiddleston sings on the soundtrack for his upcoming movie i saw the light and you can listen to his version of hank williams hey good lookin right here the 34yearold actor.
Fastforward 12 years however and the former eton and cambridgeeducated 31yearold has hollywood in the palm of his hand. Tom hiddleston, who is known to millions worldwide for his role as the evil god loki in the blockbuster thor and avengers movies, has lent his voice to this first uk audiobook adaptation of high rise, which was published in 1975. Ben wheatleys upcoming film, highrise continues to increase the hype, specially in tom hiddleston fans. Robert laing in highrise a selfdescribed feminist, british actor tom hiddleston is best known to most audiences for playing loki in thor, but he starred had two. No doubt about it, taylor swifts new single gorgeous is a love song. Highrise first divided audiences at the toronto international film festival, but the polarizing j. Highrise get this audiobook for free when you try audible. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Ultimately highrise is a beautiful, visual, somewhat frustrating art piece.
The unsettling way tom hiddleston prepared for his role in. Highrise is a 2015 british dystopian film directed by ben wheatley, starring tom hiddleston, jeremy irons, sienna miller, luke evans, and elisabeth moss. Sign in to download and listen to this audiobook today. Ballards high rise, he has also recorded the audiobook version and as of this morning march 23, a 10minute extract from that recording has been made available, starting with the memorable sentence later, as he sat on the. He was invited to audition by kenneth branagh, the films director, after having previously worked with branagh on ivanov and wallander.
Justin tallisafpgetty images as we mentioned back in february, tom hiddleston isnt just the star of the new movie adaptation of j. The 35yearold actor was seen in an orange windbreaker and blue. Tom hiddleston delivers again in high rise would you recommend this audiobook to a friend. When the actor accepted the golden globe for his role in the tv drama the night manager sunday. Ballards classic, about a rebellion within a luxury building. Tom hiddlestons audio book readings will get you excited.
Audiobooks read by tom hiddleston benedict cumberbatch is a british screen actor best known for his role in the bbc television show sherlock. In 2001, tom hiddlestons star wattage was so dim that his credit on the movie conspiracy was simply phone operator. Attached tom hiddleston out in new york this weekend at the white house. In highrise, tom hiddleston and class war hit a low point. Listen to an exclusive clip from ballards classic novel about the residents of a tower block.
Both tom hiddleston and benedict cumberbatch are known for their intense internet fan bases, and weve often seen our readers battle it out in our male. Hiddleston one of the upwardly mobile residents of a residential skyscraper where the neighbors arent so neighborly in this dystopian scifi thriller based on the j. The nights not even begun yet but charlie cox and tom hiddleston have already won halloween with this epic marvelthemed costume swap. Its screenplay was written by amy jump and based on the 1975 novel highrise by british writer j. Just for starters, there are seven books every tom hiddleston fan should read. On sunday, december 4, tom hiddleston ran into his ex girlfriend taylor swift in london well, almost. Hiddleston discussed his work on highrise, the critical response to i saw the light and the social media response to a. When solicitor jonathan harker sets off for transylvania to sell the mysterious count dracula a gothic mansion, his bridetobe, mina, begs him to stay to no avail. Tom hiddleston to play hamlet in play directed by kenneth branagh. Laing, resident in a hightech skyscraper which places him amongst the upper class.
Chances are well find out in the season finale on sunday, january 15 but whatever or whomever sherrinford is, it wont be tom hiddleston. Highrisefree when a class war erupts inside a luxurious apartment. The two british actors are currently starring together in the stage play betrayal on broadway. Tom hiddleston bares his body in new movie highrise tom hiddleston attends a press conference for his movie highrise held during the 2015 toronto international film festival on monday. Actor, tom hiddleston was born in london to parents diana and james hiddleston. Tom hiddleston the night manager stars as jonathan harker, with david suchet poirot as dracula in liz lochheads powerful bbc radio adaptation of the classic novel by bram stoker. Users who like tom hiddleston on richard wilder high rise audiobook extract users who reposted tom hiddleston on richard wilder high rise audiobook extract. Stream tracks and playlists from tomhiddlestonvoice on your desktop or mobile device. Hiddleston doesnt quite understand loki screen rant. And for the showing last night, cox and hiddleston decided to greet their fans afterwards wearing outfits inspired by.
Highrise is available now on digital on demand and will be in limited theaters from may. According to an audiobook producer on twitter, tom hiddleston is recording an audiobook version of. When a class war erupts inside a luxurious apartment block, modern elevators become violent. First trailer for tom hiddlestons highrise variety. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Tom hiddleston squashes sherlock cameo rumors at golden.
Tom hiddleston, 36, was shocked to learn that taylor swift, 27, dropped some bars about their relationship on her new album, reputation. The classic novel of luxury and depravity, now a major motion picture. Hiddleston is well known for his portrayal of loki in the 2011 marvel studios film thor. Tom hiddleston in highrise trailer the young folks. Tom hiddleston reads jg ballards high rise audio extract books. In an interview this week in new york during the festival, mr. Tom hiddleston has released an apology for his negatively received golden globes acceptance speech. According to an audiobook producer on twitter, tom hiddleston is recording an audiobook version of high rise. Tom hiddleston reads jg ballards high rise audio extract. One book series that isnt on the list but probably will be soon is ian flemings james bond series. He has also appeared in a number of hollywood films, such as war horse, the hobbit, the fifth estate, and star trek. Tom hiddleston appears to be losing his grip in a new highrise trailer released by studiocanal through the actors twitter feed. Tom hiddleston bares his body in new movie highrise.
Tom hiddleston on richard wilder high rise audiobook. Planet photosstudiocanalplanet photos i n the 1970s, people called highrise buildings slums built. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. British actor tom hiddleston, wellknown for portraying the supervillain loki the avengers, thor. Immediately after the 27yearold singer dropped the electronic tune on friday. But, his voice is why im so excited for his newest project. Tom hiddleston publicly apologized for his golden globes. Tom hiddleston has discussed the longevity of loki, saying he never expected the character to stick around and admitting he still doesnt fully understand the god of mischief. Scott fitzgerald midnight in paris, brings his acting versatility and smooth voice to this visionary tale by acclaimed author j. The audiobook of high rise arrives as interest in the book and j. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
Ballards highrise, he has also recorded the audiobook. It was produced by jeremy thomas through his production company recorded picture company. Hiddleston s reading, ive always wondered how he would narrate such a complex, compelling story. I always recommend audiobooks read by tom hiddleston to all my associates. Tom hiddleston audiobooks audiobook narrator download. Ballard was born in 1930 in shanghai, where his father was a businessman.
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