Introduction to James Norton
James Norton, a 40-year-old British actor, has been in the spotlight for his role in the West End production of "A Little Life." The play, which ran for three hours and 40 minutes, tells the story of a character who suffers relentless abuse and trauma as a child and adult. Norton’s performance was praised by some critics, who described it as "dedicated," while others found the piece "deeply disturbing" due to its longer representations of trauma.
The Leak of Nude Scenes
After the show’s opening at the Richmond Theater in London in March 2023, illegal photos of Norton during his nude scenes were published by the Daily Mail in print and online. The publication removed the pictures after an immediate and violent backlash, as it was pointed out that the theater had prohibited filming and photography. Norton expressed that he was "a bit sad" and "a bit rough" about the leak, but was gratified by the general reaction that the publication was misjudged.
Upcoming Roles
Norton will next appear in the new historic BBC drama "King & Conqueror," which tells the story of the fight between Harold Godwinson (Norton) and William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) for the English crown. He will also play the leading role in "House of Guinness," a new Netflix drama created by "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, about the dynasty behind the Irish Stout.
Personal Life
In a recent interview, Norton seemed to regret speaking publicly about his separation from former fiancée and fellow actor Imogen Poots during a panel at the Glastonbury Festival in June. He stated that he was "probably not so honest" about his separation if he had known there was a journalist in the audience. Norton has been speculation about his current romantic life, with associations with stylist Flora Huddart and pop singer and actor Lily Allen, but he noted that he is just a man living his life and it is really nobody’s business.
Upcoming Releases
"King & Conqueror" will air on BBC One and iPlayer from August 24th, while "House of Guinness" is planned for release on Netflix in September. With these upcoming roles, Norton continues to showcase his talent and dedication to his craft, and fans can look forward to seeing him on screen soon.
