Time Machine
The fantastic new series Don’t Look Back In Anger (Thursdays at 7.30pm, Virgin Media One, VirginTV 101) has put us in a pretty nostalgic mood, so we’re looking back at some old roles played by current stars. If you’re in the mood to reminisce, then jump in – our flux capacitor is all powered up!
Drew Barrymore:
Gertie
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
One of the cutest characters in movie history? We’d find it hard to argue that! At the tender age of seven, her turn as Gertie won the hearts of viewers around the world – though it turns out she’d be after their brains a few decades later!
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99
Sheila Hammond
Santa Clarita Diet
The darkly comic horror series revolves around the Hammond family; Sheila is a mother, a realtor…oh, and a zombie.
Probably didn’t see that coming back in 1982, eh?!
Available now on Netflix, Virgin TV 999
*Netflix streming membership required.
Cole Sprouse:
Julian McGrath
Big Daddy
Along with his twin brother Dylan, the youngster managed to hold his own alongside Adam Sandler in this classic comedy. Turns out it wouldn’t be the only time that domestic life got pretty hairy, either…
Available now on Netflix, Virgin TV 999
*Netflix streming membership required
Jughead Jones
Riverdale
One part of the Riverdale detective duo Bughead and honoured Serpent King, this schoolboy’s life is nothing short of interesting. Perhaps most impressive, though, is that he knows better than to go by his real name of Forsyth Pendleton – no kid deserves that!
Seasons 1 -3 available now on Netflix, Virgin TV 999
*Netflix streming membership required
Leonardo Di Caprio:
Richard
The Beach
He was a fresh-faced young ‘un when he landed on a tropical island – and while there’s nothing wrong with having a sense of adventure, it’s not always going to be days in the sun… Available to rent now on Virgin Movies
from €2.99
Hugh Glass The Revenant
There’s no amount of life experiences that could prepare someone for this! The bleak and brilliant movie saw Leo landhis coveted Oscar – and left us spellbound! Available to rent now on Virgin Movies
from €2.99
