Damien has posted a couple of posts and photos on twitter that suggest he is working on a new project.

We have been discussing and speculating in other Forum topic on what it might be...

Here is what we have so far!

JozieMozie wrote:

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Ooh what he is up to now?

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domino wrote:

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what could it be Damo detectives!?!?!?!

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whimsyfox wrote:

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How bad is it that I'm analyzing the bin for clues...

It all looks muddy, so I don't think he's being transformed into a blue alien or anything like that.  But ALL DAY?  Prosthetics?  Disfigurement (hope not - don't want them to cover up that pretty face!)

All day could be an exaggeration.  He's more used to light makeup that probably takes less than half hour...

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domino wrote:

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like your thinking whimsy....

things that went through my mind, in this order:

monsters, gothic, Flight in Ripper Street 3 all muddy and grubby and in neeed of a hot shower.. ahem...

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RPLovesIpswich wrote:

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I thought grimy Flight too but maybe that's just wishful thinking ;)

Perhaps it was just a joke about the number of filthy wipes in the bin and they are actually the wipes for the whole cast of whatever this is for?

Whatever it is, it means Damien was doing something exciting today!

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JozieMozie wrote:

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We have to just wait, little excitement for us all!

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whimsyfox wrote:

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Could be a makeup test day, not actual filming day.  So they could have tried several things, made him up several times.

IF it were that new BBC2 show The Last Kingdom... could be battle scars, bruises, general grubbiness.  

domino, my first thought when I read it was the elephant man in RS.  That took about 5 hours of makeup time?  And that turned my thoughts to a disfigurement of some sort too.  I don't like that idea...

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RPLovesIpswich wrote:

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Grubbiness? Perhaps a World War One thing? Might also fit in with Whimsy's idea of some kind of disfigurement.

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fifi wrote:

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My first thought was.....yaaay! Damien's filming something!!

Next thought was....yaaay!  Damien's filming something!!!

And then.....well.....still haven't got any further than yaaay! Damien's filming something!!!

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domino wrote:

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I would be a very proud fan if Damien played a disfigured character or such an amazing character as the Elephant man... I love the idea. and the themes related.

It does also make you wonder if it is a genre character, or something supernatural, or fantasy related... I am not sure if grubbiness would take a whole day in make up. But perhaps injury would... bruising?

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RPLovesIpswich wrote:

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I agree domino, it would be wonderful to see Damien playing a really challenging role so that others can see the full force of his incredible acting talent. Can't wait to see what this is for!

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Pearl24 wrote:

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I didn't even think that Damien was filming something else. I thought he was still filming Suspects. I am confused! I wouldn't want him to be disfigured - we need to see that lovely face!

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JozieMozie wrote:

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I'm hoping for Flights return, but could it be possible they are still filming some scenes of Suspects? I don't think so, because it was wrapped. But who knows? He surely like to keep us in dark.

domino, I agree with you. It would be amazing see him performing some challenging role such as disfigured person or something like that. Really out from comfort zone.

I was thinking that he would play Flight who has begun alcoholic and he has lots of fights and he is living on the streets and make appearance in Ripper Street in some episode :D

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rubyrosettared wrote:

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I think Suspects is done filming wise? I'm wondering whether it's for a theatre role? Either way I'm intrigued and isn't it like him to tease and run?

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domino wrote:

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I was thinking along those lines for Ripper Street too Jozie.. or maybe he becomes the latest boxing champ for H-Division and gets regularly beaten up?

Suspects finished filming weeks ago Lisa. If it was theatre and he was in the makeup chair now, we would have heard about what it is by now? No.. I think this more likely is a film or tv role! (but that is not to rule out that he may have a theatre role lined up too!)

what about those Dr Who The Master rumours ages ago.... could be a very stylised/ made up Master?

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whimsyfox wrote:

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I saw an article where Moffat said he was not bringing back The Master. And Dr Who should be done filming - they are doing the world tour now in prep for the big premier of the new series. 

I think Damien is doing something completely separate from RS. Kinda hoping for a big film (hopefully international) or perhaps that The Last Kingdom series for BBC2 that is supposed to be epic and produced by the people that do Downton Abbey. But hard to picture what he could be doing that takes so much makeup time. 

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Random Jane wrote:

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I never put too much stock in what Moffat says in interviews.  He's been know to outright lie about his shows (not that I blame him). 

It probably isn't that though.  I'm just glad he seems to have something else lined up, whatever it is.  I too hope it's international. 

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JozieMozie wrote:

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Perhaps it could be tv film or documentary by BBC, those are pretty common ones which you don't hear about anything until they air.

While ago I saw tv film by BBC about Vincent Van Gogh played by Benedict Cumberbatch, so I guess anything is possible.

I don't think either that this is about theatre. They usually tell very early who is in what play..

Doctor Who? Well, like Whimsy said, they aren't currently filming the show.

How bout some role in new Poldark? They are filming now aren't they? Or Sherlock?

Wild guesses all, but I'm happy that our favorite man got projects. More Damien for me any day please!

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fifi wrote:

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rubyrosettared wrote:

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Either way I'm intrigued and isn't it like him to tease and run?

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 Isn't it just!!

I'd have thought that if it was theatre we'd have heard something before it got to the makeup stage too - it seems more likely to be film or tv.  Whatever it is it makes me very happy! 

Just a thought - a lot of makeup doesn't necessarily mean heavy makeup....it could just be spread over a large area.....

 

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Pearl24 wrote:

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Wishful thinking Fifi!

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domino wrote:

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they finished filming Dr Who? all episodes? that's that theory gone then!

Jozie, personally I don't think Poldark...and while Sherlock has crossed my mind as a future project for Damien (pretty much everything that is quality should have him in it let's face it) I don't think Sherlock is filming right now?

fifi, yes make up over a large area like bruising, hence my RS 3 suggestion.... what else? Not sure that would take all day.

whimsy that last Kingdom project tickled my fancy, and even though Damien's name was only mentioned on a a fan wish list... you never know!

Of course Damien could be exaggerating the 'all day' bit...

I am still with the whole gothic thing.. or even horror... some of the old classic horrors took lots of makeup...Mary Shelley's Monster is announced but not filming yet I think.... and new film adaptations of the Anne Rice novels are coming - Interview with the Vampire style!

However.. as much as we all know Damien deserves to be in that leading role, in the big film world he may need a few lesser roles under his belt first.... as much as it pains me to say that.. honestly, since the over 2 and a half years ago I first became aware of his talent, it became apparent that Damien has a unique star quality, so anything less than THE leading role is just all wrong somehow!!! But I have had zero doubt that moment will come all this time!

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JozieMozie wrote:

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I agree with you domino. Damien is talented man, leading role type and wonderful actor. Of course, until world sees his potential he needs to do little lesser roles.. But when he does.. He set hearts on fire. Like mine..

How about Penny Dreadful? That's horror all over. And very good show, I like it. Billy Piper is in it. They are filming new episodes. I'm waiting new season.

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Random Jane wrote:

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Oh Penny Dreadful would be great!  I haven't seen it yet but I hear it is good and I intend to remedy that soon. 

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whimsyfox wrote:

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oh is Penny Dreadful filming again?  this has possibilities...

Considering he's played a vampire and been in a Victorian drama already, I think he'd slot right in.  And it's filmed in Dublin.  Personally I have not seen the show, had no interest, but yes it could be something he'd need lots of makeup for, if he were one of the literary characters.  And it's an international show, so this would give him some more street credit under his belt...

I agree domino and Jozie about Damien having star quality, but he does seem to be picking his roles rather carefully.  Branching out into smaller productions that give him lots of new challenges.  I quite like that he's still "unknown" enough that he's got a respectable but small fanbase.  But damn it, he needs to make it big!  I want the world to see how much he shines!!!

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JozieMozie wrote:

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And there's always that possibility that Damien likes to keep his circles little. Who knows if he has turned down bigger roles?

Oh liked Penny Dreadful. There's all the legends of horror mixed together in one story. I really hope that Damien would be in it. I don't know if there's anything else going on that fits..

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domino wrote:

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Penny Dreadful would be cool, second series 2015...but not on a terrestrial UK TV channel, not everyone has SKY.

Apart from monster or gothic, fantasy sci fi character.... what about something like The Walking Dead? not as a zombie but a character, they must spend quite some time in the makeup chair being made all grubby and sweaty!?

If Damien wasn't kidding and genuinely spent the whole day in a makeup chair, there are only a number of options it can be:

1. character in a fantasy/sci fi/ horror
2. character with injury / bruising
3. character with hugely altered appearance - like a disfigurement, ageing, change of sex (!),
4. character who is exceptionally grubby!!!

anything else?

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domino wrote:

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So.. all day in the make-up chair and somewhere hot?

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RPLovesIpswich wrote:

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Any clues from the bottles? They don't look like they are from the UK.

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Pearl24 wrote:

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They are Nestle's Pure Life which is available in the UK. In fact a quick search shows they are available in lots of countries in the world! Sorry to disappoint - if you are disappointed.

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RPLovesIpswich wrote:

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No, not disappointed. Just hoped it could help us figure out what Damien is up to! What an infuriating man!

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JozieMozie wrote:

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No idea where he is. But those pants. I would like to see rest of them. And if there's hot I hope he's shirtless.

Did I just wrote what I'm thinking?

Oh yes I did. And I'm not even ashamed.

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whimsyfox wrote:

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Jozie, I'm fairly certain you aren't the only one thinking it... 

My working theory is that he will be topless in the desert and it takes them all day in makeup to "fake tan" him.

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JozieMozie wrote:

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Could be Whimsy!

Dirty, sweaty, topless Damien in desert...

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fifi wrote:

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JozieMozie wrote:

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Could be Whimsy!

Dirty, sweaty, topless Damien in desert...

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 I love how very swiftly and optimistically we've arrived at this point after just a couple of tweets.... lol!!

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domino wrote:

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Hmmm...... this one is very exciting and intriguing to say the least!

There are a few genres of things that are filmed in hot, sandy countries.....
Indiana Jones, Transformers, Star Wars (we've been fantasizing about Damo in that for years....), Prometheus, The Hurt Locker.. and the list goes on.

So even if we have a glimpse of combat trouser in that pic, not necessarily a military thing... and even if it was a military character, the project itself may not be all about that.

Would it take an entire day to put on some fake tan gunk? it would be easier to do a one off spray tan for a shoot perhaps.. if it was tanning. the mystery continues!!!

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Let the guessing continue.......................................