Joe Cole

THE IPCRESS FILE star Joe Cole explained why recreating Harry Palmer's signature look for the ITV drama was 'tricky' for him.

In a recent interview, he explained how he took on the character's traits. His brother Finn Cole remains on the show, but Joe has sported an entirely different look as spy Harry Palmer in the upcoming ITV series. "As soon as I put them on, I said, 'these are the ones'. "I tried on every pair in the shop and there was only one pair that worked. The former Peaky Blinders actor will star in ITV's The Ipcress File, which debuts on Sunday, rivalling his former BBC show. THE IPCRESS FILE star Joe Cole explained why recreating Harry Palmer's signature look for the ITV drama was "tricky" for him.

Joe Cole wanted to "do [his] own thing" with 'The Ipcress File'. The 33-year-old actor was determined to try something new and give a different take on his ...

JOE Cole played John Shelby in Peaky Blinders until his character's tragic death in season four.Since then he's not been short of work. Here we look a.

Since then he's not been short of work. He is the eldest of five siblings, including brother Finn Cole who featured in Peaky Blinders alongside Joe as Michael Gray. JOE Cole played John Shelby in Peaky Blinders until his character's tragic death in season four.

Cillian, 45, plays main character Tommy Shelby in the popular period crime drama, which is currently airing season six.

In contrast to Peaky Blinders, Joe admitted that he sees Gangs Of London as an opportunity to show what he and the rest of the cast can do. Joe Cole, 33, has revealed that he left Peaky Blinders because 'it's Cillian Murphy's show' and he 'never got out of the gates' playing John Shelby And now, Joe Cole, 33, has revealed that he left Peaky Blinders because 'it's Cillian Murphy's show' and he 'never got out of the gates' in his role.

The Ipcress File kicked off on ITV, with Joe Cole playing the role of army sergeant Harry Palmer.

"I read the book and watched the film but then I tried to forget it and do my own thing. "It was important to bring it up to date. Speaking to family members – my dad was a big fan – it became apparent how iconic he is and what a fantastic role it could be.

PEAKY Blinders fans have gone crazy after spotting one of its former stars Joe Cole in The Ipcress File.Joe is best known for his role as John Shelby.

"For me, it was a no-brainer. While a third added: "ITV done Joe Cole dirty by putting his show on at the same time as Peaky Blinders." He revealed at the time: “I actually chose to leave Peaky Blinders because I wanted to explore new avenues, and new characters and new stories.”

Despite being ranked as a high member among the Birmingham gangster family, actor Joe made the decision to step down from the BBC show back in 2017 after three ...

He went on to star in various projects before landing a huge new role in the spy classic remake of The Ipcress File. Taking audiences by surprise at the climax of season four, his character was shot dead outside his house in front of Esme and Michael, his wife and cousin. When explaining why he decided bid farewell to Peaky Blinders, he said: “In society, we’re told to play by the rules and live our lives in a certain way.

The 33-year-old stars alongside Bohemian Rhapsody's Lucy Boynton, and Pride & Prejudice actor Tom Hollander in the dramatic new series. The six-parter follows ...

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