While the film and television world quakes and shudders, Irish actors and production talent have seemingly never had it so good. Netflix and Paramount Skydance are fighting to acquire Warner Brothers in what feels like a seminal moment for the film industry. Lowe says the snowball effect of Irish success has been “discernible” in the level of interest being shown in Irish acting and production talent. While the high profile earned by many Irish actors now means they can help deliver a project financially, they are “out of reach” to many smaller producers. Should either pick up a gong, the spotlight on Irish acting and production talent will remain firmly fixed.

Source: The Irish Times January 11, 2026 10:31 UTC