{"id":2344244,"date":"2026-03-24T23:22:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2344244"},"modified":"2026-03-24T23:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:22:17","slug":"bridgertons-luke-thompson-stars-in-the-picture-of-dorian-gray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/bridgertons-luke-thompson-stars-in-the-picture-of-dorian-gray\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridgerton&#8217;s Luke Thompson stars in The Picture of Dorian Gray"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"subscription-content\">\n<p>\n  Filmed in a disused bingo hall in the heart of Hereford late last year, The Picture of Dorian Gray transformed the space with a specially built set, bringing Wilde\u2019s haunting tale of vanity, beauty, and moral corruption vividly to life.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The episode\u00a0aired on Sunday on BBC Four\u00a0as the latest instalment of The Read, produced by\u00a0Hereford-based production company,\u00a0Rural Studios.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\n  Starring Luke Thompson \u2014 widely recognised for his role in the global Netflix hit Bridgerton \u2014 the production arrives at a moment when the actor is enjoying a surge in popularity.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We\u2019re thrilled to continue Rural Studios\u2019 mission of creating broadcast-standard content right here in Hereford and across the Midlands,&#8221;\u00a0said Julie Colman, head of production.\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Transforming a disused bingo hall into the world of The Picture of Dorian Gray shows the creativity, skill, and ambition of our team. Bringing stories like this to BBC Four demonstrates that high-quality, nationally recognised productions can thrive in our region, showcasing the talent we have\u00a0to audiences across the UK.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=herefordtimes.com&amp;ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Ensure you never miss a Hereford Times headline. Click here to add the Hereford Times as a Preferred Source in Google Search<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\n  Thompson delivers a captivating performance,\u00a0bringing the viewer into the world of Dorian Gray,\u00a0a young man whose outward beauty\u00a0remains\u00a0untouched by time, while a hidden portrait bears the consequences of his actions.\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cI\u2019ve\u00a0always been curious about why stories stick around.\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0heard about this book, and 140 years later,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0still provocative and unsettling, and still thrills people. And if the page seems unappealing, having someone speak it to you can help bring the story to life. 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