David Wenham
Toxic ex gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’
From a traumatic relationship came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book, and now, a TV series – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.
- by Stephanie Wood
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‘Wretched old sinner’: The unlikely role bringing joy to David Wenham
There’s no way to the acclaimed actor could refuse when offered the lead in a new stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
‘None of us knew’: How Wil Anderson surprised David Wenham on his ABC special
The much-loved actor interviews an array of prominent Australians and looks back at archival footage from the past 90 years in the six-part series The ABC of.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
The one question David Wenham’s mum asked whenever he landed a role
The Lord of the Rings actor credits his happy childhood to his caring, loving mum and six sisters.
- by Jane Rocca
Why this actor auditioned for the first time in 25 years to play Joe Exotic
John Cameron Mitchell wasn’t at all interested in watching Tiger King, but jumped at the chance to play its flamboyant polyamorous zookeeper.
- by Craig Mathieson
David Wenham exits Potts Point stage left, looks to pocket $6m on way out
David Wenham has been one of Potts Point’s most high-profile locals for more than 25 years, but not for much longer. The veteran actor has listed his Macleay Regis pad for $6 million.
- by Lucy Macken
The lost years: where have Australia’s film classics gone?
These days it’s far easier to stream a Hollywood film from the 1990s than an Australian one. Jurassic Park is available, but not Strictly Ballroom.
- by Craig Mathieson
'It works for me': Dirt Music director on filming Tim Winton's 'abstract' book
The prize-winning novel is one of the West Australian author's most abstract and poetic works. Filming it was never likely to be easy - and so it proved.
- by Karl Quinn
McKellen leads chorus for Abbott to be barred from British trade job
The Lord of the Rings actor has released an open letter to Boris Johnson that has been signed by a string of prominent gay and lesbian figures in Britain.
- by Latika Bourke
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Pop culture
Stars who put the boot into reboots
When the rear-view has become the industry's default perspective, it's inspiring to see stars more interested in looking ahead instead.
- by Robert Moran
David Wenham reveals what he stole from the movie set of 300
And why the Australian film star is now 'kicking' himself.
- by Broede Carmody
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