Maxine Peake News & Updates

Maxine Peake talks about ‘Words of War’ film, working with Jason Isaacs and James Strong

British actress Maxine Peake chatted about starring in the new movie “Words of War,” where she p...

Apr 30, 2025 • Digital Journal

Review: Maxine Peake and Jason Isaacs fight for journalistic freedom in ‘Words of War’ film

Maxine Peake in ‘Words of War.’ Photo Courtesy of Rolling Stones. British actors Maxine Peake an...

May 02, 2025 • Digital Journal

Maxine Peake's 'gripping' police thriller with Maxine Peake sounds unmissable

Apple TV has unveiled a first look at its upcoming thriller, Last Seen, starring Patrick Brammall an...

May 27, 2026 • Yahoo

Maxine Peake's "excellent" Scotland-set drama debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating

I Swear, the Scottish-set drama based on John Davidson's life, has debuted with a perfect score of 1...

Sep 10, 2025 • MSN

Jason Isaacs and Maxine Peake's Alarmingly Timely 70% Rotten Tomatoes War Thriller Just Got a Major Update

Chris is a Senior News Writer for Collider. He can be found in an IMAX screen, with his eyes waterin...

Jun 22, 2025 • collider

Maxine Peake on Playing Murdered Russian Reporter Anna Politkovskaya in ‘Words of War’ and the Film’s ‘Horrific’ Relevance: ‘2024 Was the Most Dangerous Year to Be ...

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May 02, 2025 • Yahoo

Maxine Peake in 'Words of War' True Story Journalism Thriller Trailer

"If you choose to be a journalist in Russia, you have to accept the risk..." Decal Releasing has unv...

Mar 19, 2025 • FirstShowing.net

Verdicts in on Maxine Peake's Hamlet

Maxine Peake does what you would expect – deliver a subtle and knowing performance and also manage...

Sep 16, 2014 • WhatsOnStage

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Maxine Peake is recognised for roles in Dinnerladies, Shameless, Silk, The Village, and Three Girls....

Nov 12, 2024 • WhatsOnStage

Paapa Essiedu and Maxine Peake Join U.K. Short Film Laundreams

Paapa Essiedu, star of HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series and a newly-crowned Olivier Award ...

May 27, 2026 • Variety on MSN

Maxine Peake's "gripping" thriller centred on a detective and a missing person gets first look

The Devil Wears Prada 2's Patrick Brammall also stars....

May 28, 2026 • Digital Spy UK on MSN

Maxine Peake: I’m terrified Reform will get in – we’re all complicit

“Did people call you Peakey at school?” Maxine Peake asks me, her coincidental namesake. She the...

Jun 30, 2025 • MSN

‘Anna’: First Look At Maxine Peake As Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Film Bridge Takes Over Sales Duties

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Dec 01, 2022 • Yahoo

Maxine Peake confirmed to lead Norfolk-set drama based on "amazing" story

Gemma Jones co-stars....

May 19, 2026 • Digital Spy on MSN

Maxine Peake's "gritty" period drama hailed as "enthralling" is the movie to watch tonight

Planning to settle down to watch a movie tonight? Well, we'd recommend this underrated gem starring ...

Apr 30, 2026 • Yahoo Movies UK

First look at new thriller with Maxine Peake and Devil Wears Prada 2 star

The cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2 is on a roll: Anne Hathaway is having quite the year with severa...

May 27, 2026 • EVOKE on MSN

Maxine Peake fans will want to catch up on her "surprising" British drama with Stephen Graham

Fans of Maxine Peake should check out her "surprising" British drama movie with Stephen Graham. Funn...

Jul 22, 2025 • Digital Spy

Paapa Essiedu and Maxine Peake Join U.K. Short Film ‘Laundreams’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Paapa Essiedu, star of HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series and a newly-crowned Olivier Award ...

May 27, 2026 • Variety

Sheffield DocFest: Maxine Peake Is The 2026 Guest Of Honour, Chris Packham Among Speakers Set For David Attenborough Tribute

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Sheffield DocFest has anno...

Apr 08, 2026 • Yahoo

Maxine Peake, Gemma Jones to star in Altitude’s ‘The Bright Side Running Club’

EXCLUSIVE: Maxine Peake and Gemma Jones are to star in Sheree Folkson’s uplifting drama The Bright...

May 15, 2026 • Screen Daily

‘Words of War’ trailer; Maxine Peake, Jason Isaacs and Ciaran Hinds lead

Check out this new UK trailer for War of Words, a new film led by Maxine Peake, Jason Isaacs and Cia...

Jun 09, 2025 • thehollywoodnews

Row Breaks Out After UK Theater Cancels Palestinian Writers Event, Citing Safety Concerns

Two big acting names, Maxine Peake and Kingsley Ben-Adir, were among those set to perform at the eve...

Mar 31, 2024 • Deadline.com

'The White Lotus' Jason Isaacs and Maxine Peake Talk 'Words of War'

Moviefone speaks with Jason Isaacs and Maxine Peake about 'Words of War'. "The way it told a profess...

Apr 27, 2025 • Moviefone

Maxine Peake's perfect British drama that "you shouldn't miss" lands UK streaming home

Brilliant British drama I Swear is up for five BAFTAs in a fortnight's time – six if you include t...

Feb 10, 2026 • AOL