It makes sense that Kenneth Branagh idolizes Sir Laurence Olivier. After all, both actors have directed themselves in Shakespeare’s plays on stage and screen, including “Henry V.” In fact, early in ...

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Mankell passed away in his sleep in Gothenburg, Sweden, aged 67, following a battle with cancer. He is best known for creating police detective Kurt Wallander for a series of crime novels released ...

When a British star with lots of Shakespeare on his résumé pops up as a depressed TV detective, complete with glassy eyes, gray skin and stale booze breath, we are fully expected to genuflect. And ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Kenneth Branagh has come full circle. In 1988, PBS’ “Masterpiece Theatre ...

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After four years, Wallander is back for one more stand, though it could become difficult for him. Kenneth Branagh’s fourth and last round as the late novelist Henning Mankell’s Swedish sleuth begins ...

The BBC One series - based on the popular Swedish drama of the same name and the original Henning Mankell books - is likely to conclude with three more specials. The new series is expected to be a one ...