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Mar 9, 2016 · Legendary Dublin author Roddy Doyle has no plans to put pen to paper on a follow-up to his classic novel The Commitments.
May 26, 2022 · Know it yet? The Commitments has grown to become a cult classic and to mark its 31 anniversary, we decided to take a look at where the original members of the band are now.
- Natalie Murray played by Maria Doyle Kennedy. The Commitments was Maria’s first acting gig, with the star having become a household name in television since.
- Outspan Foster played by Glen Hansard. Glen is arguably one of the stand-out stars from the cast, having had a highly successful career since the release.
- Imelda Quirke played by Angeline Ball. Angeline has had a highly successful career both here and abroad since her time in The Commitments. She starred in ITV drama Doc Martin, Channel 4’s Shameless, Keeping Faith and starred in My Girl 2.
- Bernie McLaughlin played by Bronagh Gallagher. Like many of her co-stars, Bronagh continued acting, landing small roles in both Star Wars and Pulp Fiction among others.
In January 2000, Harvey Weinstein acquired the film rights to The Commitments for Miramax [29] and commissioned playwright Warren Leight to write a direct sequel to the film, with Cathy Konrad attached as a producer.
May 17, 2021 · New RTE series will celebrate The Van, The Snapper and The Commitments; The idea for a sequel. A sequel was proposed for the film which would have reunited the band in New York City.
While all three novels focus on the Rabbitte family, Doyle expressed that he was not interested in writing or producing sequels to the 1991 film adaptation, stating, "I hope it's never made. I just think that, whereas The Commitments was very much a labour of love, Commitments 2 is definitely an act of cynicism." [70]
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Sep 28, 2021 · Based on the 1987 debut novel by Roddy Doyle and set in Dublin’s hardscrabble northside neighbourhoods, The Commitments centres on would-be music promoter Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), who hits upon the idea of forming a soul band. The joy of ‘The Commitments’ Source: Roadshow Films.
