All Creatures Great & Small's Anna Madeley Unrecognisable in Early Role
Martin McDonagh's In Bruges holds a special place in Anna Madeley's filmography.
In contrast to other highly anticipated series, the story of Yorkshire vets told in All Creatures Great and Small delights its fans with enviable consistency.
Seasons 1-3 premiered each September from 2020 to 2022 on Channel 5 in the UK and each January on PBS in the US. There's no indication that the next season will deviate from this pattern. Season 4 has officially begun filming, making another September-January premiere highly likely.
As fans await the production of the new chapter of the beloved series, they may want to explore other roles played by the actors whose exceptional performances contribute to the magic of the period veterinary show, such as the remarkable Anna Madeley.
Though the 46-year-old actress gained international fame portraying Skeldale House's housekeeper, Audrey Hall, in All Creatures Great and Small, her earlier filmography is worth exploring, too.
Madeley first appeared on the silver screen as a seven-year-old girl and has been a staple in the industry ever since, becoming a household name in her native country. With appearances on stage, in various BBC TV movies and Channel 4 shows, on the radio, and in films, Madeley is considered one of Britain's most versatile actors—a claim easily proved by just one of her roles.
Acclaimed filmmaker Martin McDonagh has directed only four movies, but each has secured a special place in the cinematic world and the hearts of audiences.
His first film, In Bruges, is no exception; the numbers speak for themselves. Boasting an IMDb rating of 7.9 based on 443000 reviews, the film received numerous award nominations and won 24. Produced on a $15 million budget, In Bruges grossed $33 million. Even today, the movie remains a favourite with many film connoisseurs.
The 2008 dark comedy centres on two Irish assassins, played by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, who hide in Bruges, Belgium—hence the title.
Anna Madeley's role in the film is brief but memorable. She portrays local prostitute Denise, and it's challenging to recognise the respectable Mrs. Hall in the sultry, long-haired woman clad in a fur jacket, cut-offs, and fishnet stockings.
Although Madeley's role was small, the film certainly occupies a special place in her filmography and would pique the interest of any All Creatures Great and Small fan.