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The Many Times Christopher Plummer Played a Greek

Acclaimed stage and screen actor Christopher Plummer who died in 2021 played several Greek roles throughout his illustrious career. The Toronto-born actor's career, spanning over six decades, took him from stage to TV to the silver screen. He won both...

“Cliffs of Freedom” Streams for Free to Celebrate 200 Years of Greek Independence

The Hellenic Film Society will be streaming the film "Cliffs of Freedom" for free until March 28 to honor 200 years of Greek independence. In addition to the recently-deceased acting legend Christopher Plummer, the film stars an incredible cast including Simon...

Simon Kassianides Stars in Chapter 11 of ‘The Mandalorian’

Disney+ hit show "The Mandalorian" just premiered Chapter 11 of its show - "The Heiress" - and there was a familiar Greek face on screen: Simon Kassianides. The London-born Greek actor plays Axe Woves on the show, which takes place...

“Cliffs of Freedom”, Set During Greek War of Independence, Premieres in US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw4K1OhRMrs The movie "Cliffs of Freedom", which takes place against the backdrop of the Greek War of Independence, premiered in select NY and LA theaters on March 1. The story follows a Greek village woman and an Ottoman Turkish colonel who...

Simon Kassianides Joins ‘Suits’ Series Spinoff

Simon Kassianides has been cast in a spinoff of the wildly popular USA series "Suits", which  stars Gina Torres, Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Morgan Spector. In order to set up his character and backstory in the spinoff, Kassianides will appear in...

‘Unforgettable’: Watch Simon Kassianides in New Romantic Thriller

Simon Kassianides stars in an exciting new romantic thriller from Warner Bros. Studios, "Unforgettable", which premieres today in theaters across the United States. Kassianides attended the LA premiere of the film yesterday, along with co-stars Rosario Dawson and Katherine Heigl. The...

This Greek Actor Wants to Crowd Fund an Action Film

Simon Kassianides, best known for his role as Sunil Bakshi in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, and also starring in "To Have and To Hold", an upcoming Warner Bros. movie with Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson, now wants to produce an innovative new action film...

Simon Kassianides Cast in New Warner Bros. Thriller

Simon Kassianides, a series regular on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", has just been cast in the new Warner Bros. thriller "Unforgettable". The film has already cast Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson in the lead roles, and will be directed by Denise di...

Simon Kassianides Stars in New TNT Pilot ‘Lumen’

Greek-American actor Simon Kassianides has officially been cast in TNT's new pilot "Lumen" as a series regular. The show focuses on a famous author of fantasy book series who mysteriously disappears. Shortly after her disappearance, a family of four finds...

Simon Kassianides Directs ‘Coxy’ Sexy Handbag Campaign

Greek-British actor and filmmaker Simon Kassianides has taken on a new project, this time behind the camera for a women's luxury handbag line. Directing the campaign launch for Coxy, a premiere high-end leather goods brand from designer Chiara Rodoni, Kassianides helmed...