TOAST OF TINSEL TOWN
Danny Dyer seen filming for first time with A-list actress as they team up for new movie
It comes as Danny opened up about how starring in Rivals changed his life
IT'S FAIR to say that Danny Dyer is riding high in his career, after being spotted filming a Hollywood movie with an A-list actress.
The former EastEnders actor has been keeping busy since leaving Albert Square for good in 2022, and now Tinsel Town is calling.
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The job offers starting pouring in after Danny, 47, wowed viewers with his role in smash hit series, Rivals.
Now the much-loved Brit has landed a new gig alongside A-list movie star Rebel Wilson, 44.
The pair have been spotted filming scenes for their new movie in Knaresborough, Yorkshire.
Along with Rebel, Danny is also co-starring in the new Christmas movie called Tinsel Town alongside Hollywood favourite Kiefer Sutherland, 58.
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The film will be released this Christmas, and sees Rebel play a choreographer for a small town stage company in Northern England.
Meanwhile, Kiefer plays a washed-up Hollywood action hero who takes a role in a local Christmas pantomime.
Danny's character is yet to be revealed, but he has been spotted in costume.
He was spotted wearing a navy coat and striped scarf as he drove a classic BMW convertible past Rebel.
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The movie is directed by Chris Foggin, known for the 2023 Netflix comedy drama Bank of Dave, and will be available to stream on Sky Cinema at Christmas 2025.
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Danny has seen the job offers pour in after proving to be a big hit in Disney+ show, Rivals.
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The former EastEnders actor starred in the hit drama alongside the likes of David Tennant, Aidan Turner and Emily Atack.
Rivals is an adaptation of the 1988 novel by Dame Jilly Cooper which focuses on the rivalry between two powerful men.
Set in 1980's Britain, it follows the lives of characters that work in and around an independent commercial television station named Corinium.
Danny played Freddie Jones, who is a self made electronics businessman stuck in a loveless marriage.
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The actor has since revealed the role helped him show a "different side" to his acting abilities.
He admitted that before he signed onto star in the hit Disney+ series, he was looking for a change in direction for his career.
He felt the show came at just the right time, and told the Rivals The Official Podcast: "But for me, I was certainly looking to do something different.
"And it starts with looking different. I've never had any opportunities to look completely different.
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"You know, my way of being versatile is just to have a shave. I think it really helps with the way my physicality with Fred.
He added: "Fred, who's such a lovely, gentle soul, really."
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