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Jamie Bell Stars in HBO’s “Half Man” and “The Uprising”

6/18/2026

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Actor Jamie Bell (40) stars as Niall in the HBO limited series “Half Man,” describing the role as a man “nose-diving” through his life.
The series, written and directed by Richard Gadd, has reset the conversation about Jamie Bell’s dramatic range in this Emmy cycle.
Jamie Bell will appear as radical preacher John Ball opposite Andrew Garfield in Paul Greengrass’s film “The Uprising,” scheduled for 2026 release.

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Story summary

Actor Jamie Bell (40) stars as Niall in the HBO limited series “Half Man,” describing the role as a man “nose-diving” through his life.
The series, written and directed by Richard Gadd, has reset the conversation about Jamie Bell’s dramatic range in this Emmy cycle.
Jamie Bell will appear as radical preacher John Ball opposite Andrew Garfield in Paul Greengrass’s film “The Uprising,” scheduled for 2026 release.