#In conversation with Michael Sheen

[invisibleicewands]

Swansea Arts, In conversation with Michael Sheen - 05/10/2024

[gmaiadmaib]

Other allegations of sexual misconduct are slowly coming out.

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

Angel Aziraphale: Well it's very pretty.

Angel Crowley: Oh, thank you.

Angel Aziraphale: And I think you've done an excellent job.

This conversation is so pure 🥺!

[evan-buck]

GOOD OMENS 2x01 - 2x06

We've been talking for millions of years! Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah... You never say what you're really thinking.

[theeminentlyimpractical]

Michael Sheen playing Aziraphale so much more markedly effervescent in GO2 is delightful, and campy, and perfect in the narrative arc, but damn, it’s also a very cruel way to set up the contrast of how stiff and restrained he will have to be in GO3, like putting a geode back together to hide all its color.

[vaperarmand]

[suzypfonne]

My brain has chosen to plague me with this imaginary conversation between Aziraphale and Crowley. So I'm passing it on to you.

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It's evening. They're seated at the small table in the rear of the bookshop, drinking.

"Crowley? Might I ask you to interpret a phrase I heard earlier?"

"Sure. Wot? Was it in French or something?"

"No. I was out for my morning constitutional in St. James Park. I stopped to feed the ducks, frozen peas of course, darling. When two young ladies, walking hand-in-hand, passed by. One of them said to the other 'when we get home, I'm going to jump your bones'."

*Crowley coughs and sputters, choking on his drink*

"Only, it sounded rather violent, but it was said with such a-affection. I found it quite confusing."

*Crowley, wiping his mouth and finding his composure* "Angel, they were suggesting the two of them get frisky we they got home. Humans... very indirect creatures..."

"Oh... Oh! It was code for 'sexual congress'? Oh, how lovely. I do hope it went well. They were quite handsome together."

[beerok23]

Bonus: (very important 'us' and old married couple moments)

We. Us. Our.

[Pt. 10/12] [Pt. 1] [Pt. 2] [Pt. 3] [Pt. 4] [Pt.5] [Pt. 6] [Pt. 7] [Pt. 8] [Pt. 9] [Pt. 11] [Pt. 12]

Good Omens | 2.05 The Ball

[ineffableaddiction]

There needs to be a dating site solely for the Good Omens fandom.

[ingravinoveritas]

You know what's kind of wild to me? Anna just confirmed they've been together for 6 years. People forget she's still 29, and isn't 30 yet. So they met when she was still 23. Not hugely different from 25, but notable I think. Idk where the narrative that she was 25 came from and how that stuck.

Hi there! So I am still catching up on Asks, and I wanted to make sure I addressed these (grouped together due to similar themes). For those who might not have seen, what is being referred to are two separate incidents that occurred in the days after Anna posted the t-shirt story on Instagram. On Tuesday, she posted this story lashing out at a Swedish publication for sharing a story originally from a UK publication (The Independent) about Michael's answer to the age gap question on The Assembly. The story was originally in Swedish, but the English translation is on the right:

Then on Wednesday, she did the same thing again, this time with another Swedish paper:

Since so much of this hinges on what Michael said in his response, I will post a short clip of that here, so we have the visual:

When AL's stories were first posted, I noticed a few comments on a post from @nightgoodomens from someone who speaks Swedish, and after reading the article, their observation was that all the magazines did was literally translate what Michael said, word for word (which we can then also further confirm by watching the video above).

So Michael's words were translated directly, and on top of that, Anna was not tagged by these papers, or contacted by reporters "for comment"--she seemingly sought out these news stories and shared them on her own social media. What's strange is that most of us would never have even seen them otherwise, and yet she chose to draw attention to them. And if these articles truly are meaningless clickbait, I'm confused as to why Anna would lash out so hard at them, especially if she feels as secure in her and Michael's relationship as she has wanted us to believe.

The other thing for me is that the one voice that is (again) noticeably absent here is Michael's. Nearly every post Michael has responded to/shared in relation to The Assembly was about a moment between him and one of the interviewers, Leo. Not only has the clip of Michael's answer to the age gap question gotten much less circulation/attention than the initial clip of the girl asking him the question, he has not said a single word about it since the show aired on April 5th.

He has especially not said anything about being misquoted (either in UK magazines/newspapers or international ones). And this becomes even more glaring when you realize that Michael immediately jumped on someone Twitter the day before AL shared that first story and corrected them for misquoting him (in regard to his comments about Welsh actors and Welsh roles). So it's very clear that if Michael thought he was being misquoted, there is no reason why he wouldn't speak up about it. And yet...complete silence.

I also find it interesting that for months, Michael was being attacked on social media, first in the aftermath of his comments about the situation in the Middle East, then more recently after recording a video saying hello to Good Omens fans in Russia. In both cases, he was defamed over and over again, accused of supporting war and genocide, and in general had his comments twisted and distorted beyond recognition--in other words, he was repeatedly misquoted (to put it mildly). Not once did Anna defend him against any of this. Not once was there an Insta story or anything speaking up in support of Michael. But as soon as it was something about her/their relationship, here she was posting these stories and letting us know exactly what her priorities are.

To your comments @lookforthelight97 about AL inadvertently saying the quiet parts out loud, that was also something that caught my attention. We could be here all day talking about the narrative and who is trying to change what, but for those who don't know, the narrative of her being 25 came from every media outlet stating that Michael and AL met in May of 2019...despite the fact that she gave birth to Lyra just four months later, in September.

It was this discrepancy that gave a lot of us the feeling that something was off even back in 2019 (and I would urge folks to check out @problematicwelshman, who covered a lot more of this at the time). In actuality, Michael and AL would have had to have met in late 2018 (when Anna was actually 24, as her birthday is in August) for her to then become pregnant and have the baby in September. All of this to say that if the official PR line for the last five years has been that they met in 2019, it makes you wonder why AL is suddenly publicly contradicting it, especially to show the lack of contentment she seems to feel about the relationship even after five (pardon me, six) years.

In any case, my incredulity is and continues to be at AL so readily showing her insecurities in this way, because all these two Insta stories have done is to draw more attention to her response than to the articles that are mentioned. Articles that again, none of us would have known about if she hadn't shared them. Yet as was said above, I don't think there is anything that anyone could post or write that casts doubt on Michael and AL's relationship the way her own social media posts do.

And to what you @vaguelyomens and @angelsadvocate96 said about Michael mentioning that his greatest fear is being alone, I feel like maybe Michael has such a fear of being alone because he already knows what it's like to feel alone. To know deep down that you are not remotely on the same page as the person you're in a relationship with. To know that they don't understand you and never will, but feeling responsible for them nonetheless, and not knowing how to reconcile those two things. It's difficult to imagine anything that would make someone feel more alone than that.

So, those are my thoughts on the Insta stories AL shared earlier this week. As I have said before, I know that I could be completely wrong, and I'm happy for folks to share their perspective, whether you agree or disagree. A heck of a lot to think about, for sure...

[nastasya--filippovna]

Normal conversation with a normal human being: ........

Me unprovoked:

[invisibleicewands]

Welsh theatre to host conversation event with Michael Sheen

Welsh actor Michael Sheen will dive into his experiences in the world of film and theatre and discuss the inspiration behind his most iconic roles at a special event in Swansea this weekend.

The 50-minute Q&A session which will see one of Wales’ most celebrated talents speak candidly about his passion for the arts and his life in the spotlight.

In Conversation with Michael Sheen is part of the inaugural Swansea Arts Weekend and will take place at the Dylan Thomas Theatre in Swansea on Saturday (October 5) at 12:230pm.

The theatre holds a special place in Sheen’s heart, as it was here that he gave one of his early performances with the West Glamorgan Youth Theatre.

Returning to the venue now as an award-winning actor, Sheen continues to inspire audiences worldwide with his compelling portrayals of complex characters and his dedication to the craft of storytelling.

His most recent work includes his portrayal of Prince Andrew in A Very Royal Scandal, Nye Bevan at the Wales Millennium Centre, and bringing Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood to the National Theatre.

His other standout performances include Frost/Nixon, The Queen, Good Omens and Twilight.

Beyond his remarkable acting career, Sheen is also known for his commitment to social justice and the promotion of the arts, making this event even more meaningful.

His passion for fostering creativity and supporting the next generation of talent will undoubtedly inspire those in attendance.

He will also discuss his early steps in the industry, providing invaluable advice for aspiring actors and creatives.

Michael Sheen said: “It’s a brilliant opportunity to celebrate and support all our local creative talent, whether professionals, community groups or passionate enthusiasts.

“We have such a rich, creative history here and it’s wonderful to be able to share it with each other and the world.”

This event is an exciting addition to the diverse activities happening as part of Swansea Arts Weekend, showcasing the city’s thriving cultural scene.

Councillor Elliott King, Cabinet Member – Culture, Human Rights & Equalities – at Swansea Council, said: “Welcoming an internationally recognised actor of Sheen’s calibre to the Dylan Thomas Theatre will undoubtedly bring inspiration to the city’s creative industries.

“We are delighted that Michael has chosen to work with us to support Welsh arts, and we know the Q&A session will provide unique insights into all he has learned over the course of his career.

Swansea Arts Weekend is all about connecting people with culture, and In Conversation with Michael Sheen puts these aims into practice.

“Engaging with the arts brings marked benefit to communities and individuals, and we are thrilled to offer this opportunity to hear from an icon of the Welsh creative scene.

“We hope visitors and locals enjoy the event, and that it inspires long-term engagement with the arts and cultural venues here in Swansea and beyond.”

Swansea Arts Weekend is supported by the Cultural and Tourism Anchor at Swansea Council and funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

The Arts Weekend, running from 4th – 6th October, encompasses art exhibitions, workshops, new commissions, live music, comedy, dance and interactive classes.

[gmaiadmaib]

Neil Gaiman cancelled his first live event since the allegations

[abiiii-ineffable]

[queer-reader-07]

so my mom is really bad, and i mean REALLY bad at remembering celebrity's names and will only know who you're talking about if you tell her someone they've played in a show/movie she's watched

and y'all. this interaction i had with her yesterday was PRICELESS

me: i don't know if i'm ready to watch the fourteenth doctor regenerate in the next special. i really like david tennant as the doctor

mom: wait. who's david tennant?

me: he plays crowley in good omens

mom: crowley is the...

me: the demon. the one with the red hair *shows her this picture*

mom: he looks different there

me: well yeah he doesn't have yellow eyes and red hair. ACTUALLY you know who really looks different? michael sheen

mom: who?

me: he plays aziraphale. let me get a picture of what he normally looks like *shows this picture*

mom: THATS HIM

me: YES

mom: he looks way better with a beard

me: i know

mom: he's like. actually attractive

(was not gonna argue with her that aziraphale IS pretty too but just know that i think aziraphale is pretty)

anyway moral of the story is that my mom was truly shooketh by the transformation hair & makeup managed with michael sheen

[seapiglet]

it's ironic how many people I've seen absolutely up in arms over michael sheen being asked about his age gap relationship, claiming that it "infantilises" his partner, anna.

there is nothing infantalising about being curious about the relationship dynamics between two people at different stages of their life. there's nothing inherently judgmental or disapproving in asking about it.

however, it is infantilising to treat a middle-aged man as if he's so fragile he needs to be protected from any potentially uncomfortable questions (which is something he knowingly signed up for in this case).

I think people's brains are so addled from needing-to-fuck-that-old-man-disease they're creating problems where there are none.