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Freddie Highmore as Edward in action-packed drama series, The Assassin. (Stan)<\/p>\n
Stream the brand new series The Assassin now, only on Stan.<\/a><\/p>\n “I know, it was!” said the actor when reminded Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released exactly two decades ago.<\/p>\n But he had a confession to make. \ufeff<\/p>\n “And then you’ll ask me \ufeffif anything funny happened on set and if I have an anecdote and I don’t because I have a very bad memory for what happened 20 years ago,” he laughed.<\/p>\n Highmore played \ufeffyoung Charlie Bucket alongside Hollywood legends Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in the legendary family movie.<\/p>\n EXCLUSIVE: \ufeffMammoth first-look trailer reveals tears, tantrums and the ‘biggest botch ever’ on The Block 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “I do have wonderful memories of all of the things that I did and obviously was very lucky,” said the star.<\/p>\n Paving his own way through Hollywood, \ufeffHighmore became a Golden Globe nominee in 2018 thanks to his incredible performance as Dr. Shaun Murphy in The Good Doctor.<\/p>\n Described as one of the most “unique” experiences in his career, Highmore looks back on The Good Doctor in the video here: \ufeff<\/p>\n “\ufeffIt was such a big part of my life and a part of my life I’m so grateful for,” said Highmore.<\/p>\n “You spend seven years almost entirety dedicated to one particular thing which is very unusual. I don’t think it’s something I’ll ever experience again.”<\/p>\n Of all the projects he’s done, Highmore said he’s “just always wanted to do something different”. That’s what appealed him to Stan’s explosive new series The Assassin<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Just the opportunity to do something with that kind of British sensibility and filming in Europe with some amazing people who I’ve admired for so long, such as Keely Hawes and [Australia’s own] Shalom [Brune-Franklin] from The Tourist.<\/p>\n “I’ve never played the son of a hit woman before so why not give that a go,” he laughed.<\/p>\n Catch an official first look here:\ufeff<\/p>\n Highmore returns to screens as Edward, the estranged son of a retired assassin (Julie, played by Keely Hawes) in this gripping new six-part series.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\ufeff ‘America’s most notorious criminal’ was released from prison, what she did next was kept a secret from the world<\/a><\/p>\n During an unplanned reunion, the duo are forced to flee an idyllic Greek island when Julie’s dangerous past comes knocking.<\/p>\n With questions around Edward’s paternity and Julie’s past life as a hitwoman, the pair race across Europe uncovering dark conspiracies and greater dangers before they collide in a global showdown.<\/p>\n Looking back at his time in Greece, Highmore spoke fondly of his co-star and on-screen mother.<\/p>\n “Keely has an amazing attitude and is so well prepared,” he beamed.<\/p>\n “\ufeffIt was just fun to film because every take we could try different things and be just the sort of sparring partners that Edward and Julie were, it felt very freeing to work with Keely.”<\/p>\n READ MORE:\ufeff Sydney woman’s shock as she discovers eye-watering value of $30 op shop find<\/a><\/p>\n Hawes could say the same thing.<\/p>\n In Pictures<\/p>\n 10 of the highest grossing TV shows of all time<\/p>\n One is far above the rest.<\/p>\n View Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n “We both take it so seriously but we also like to have a nice time,” she said.<\/p>\n “You’re together for a long time \ufeffin quite unusual situations and locations and it’s really important you have a nice time and that translates on screen.<\/p>\n “\ufeffThe fact that we are alike in so many ways really helped,” Hawes smiled.<\/p>\n Catch a first look at the co-stars in the thrilling new series, The Assassin, above. \ufeff<\/p>\n Stream the brand new series The Assassin now, only on Stan.<\/a><\/p>\n \ufeffNine Entertainment Co (the publisher of this website) owns and operates the streaming service Stan<\/a><\/p>\n![\"From](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/cb870bdd-6bb4-4352-a0c4-33f89b2b4417.jpeg\")
Highmore played the lead in the hit movie. <\/p>\n![\"Freddie](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/421ffb53-9b59-4f7c-b628-efa4e2c18010.png\")
It’s high-stakes for Highmore. (Stan)<\/p>\n![\"Freddie](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/81757a38-5dbd-4502-8d2b-9b295910080c.png\")
Highmore and Hawes play a dynamic mother-and-son duo. (Stan)<\/p>\n![\"Highest](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/e8325e73-7a4f-43a9-bbf9-022426410010.png\")
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