Mark Gatiss

Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss has hailed the “extraordinary legacy” of executive producer Beryl Vertue following her death aged 90.Across her varied career, Vertue progressed from secretary to talent agent before establishing herself as an award-winning producer of TV and film through her company Hartswood Films.The influential media executive was nicknamed “Sherlock’s godmother” by the show’s star Benedict Cumberbatch for her role in bringing the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle adaption to the BBC.Beryl Vertue. What a life. An extraordinary legacy. From Goons to Rag & Bone Men, Daleks to Consulting Detectives. She saw it all and did most of it. But...

Mark Gatiss wants to reinvent the James Bond franchise. The 55-year-old actor and writer has previously enjoyed success by reviving 'Sherlock' and 'Dracula' for television series and admits that he would love to turn his hands to 007, with more emphasis on the original novels by the spy's creator Ian Fleming.

Mark Gatiss has led the tributes to “iconic TV figure” Bamber Gascoigne following his death at the age of 87.The TV presenter and author was best known as the original quizmaster of University Challenge, a role he held from 1962 until 1987.It was announced by the Grange Park Opera on behalf of his family that the TV star had died at his home in Richmond on Tuesday after a short illness.Gascoigne, who presented many of his own documentary series, was portrayed on screen numerous times by different actors.Very sorry to hear that Bamber Gascoigne has died. An ever-cheerful icon of...

Derek Jacobi will reprise his role as Metatron in “Good Omens” season 2. The “Gladiator” star plays the voice of God in the Amazon Prime Video original series, which is based on the book by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Also returning to the series are Mark Gatiss (“Sherlock”), Steve Pemberton (“The League of Gentlemen”), Reece Shearsmith (“Inside No. 9”) and Niamh Walsh (“The English Game”). The show, which is directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Mackinnon and Gaiman act as co-showrunners), has also added “Dune’s” Siân Phillips, Tim Downie (“Outlander”), Pete Firman (“The Magicians”), Andi Osho (“I May Destroy You”), and Alex Norton (“Taggart”). “We...

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Good Omens stars Derek Jacobi and Mark Gatiss will return in Season 2. Jacobi, 83, will reprise his role as Metatron in the new season of the Amazon Prime Video series, Deadline reported Wednesday. Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith and Niamh Walsh will also return,...

Good Omens Season 2 Adds Derek Jacobi, Mark Gatiss, and Steve Pemberton. The second season of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens is still in production, and some familiar faces will reunite with Michael Sheen and David Tennant’s Aziraphale and Crowley. Deadline is reporting that Derek Jacobi will reprise his role as Metatron, the voice of God. Additionally, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton will be back as the enigmatic booksellers, Harmony and Glozier. Good Omens season 2.