- The Ink Black Heart TV Locations – Episode 1 - These are the known filming locations, in the order they appear, for Episode 1 of Strike: The Ink Black Heart. Piccadilly Arcade Episode one begins with a… Read more "The Ink Black Heart TV Locations – Episode 1"
- Release Date for The Hallmarked Man - It was officially announced today by the Robert Galbraith social media accounts that The Hallmarked Man will be published on Tuesday 2nd September 2025. The Hallmarked Man… Read more "Release Date for The Hallmarked Man"
- The Ink Black Heart to air on Max in January - Warner Bros. Discovery have issued a press release announcing that The Ink Black Heart will air from 23rd January 2025 on Max. Episodes will debut weekly. The… Read more "The Ink Black Heart to air on Max in January"
- The Hallmarked Man is finished! - J.K. Rowling has today, 17th December 2024, posted on X/Twitter that she has finished writing the eighth book in the Cormoran Strike series, The Hallmarked Man. She… Read more "The Hallmarked Man is finished!"
- The Ink Black Heart – Hear from the cast and the creatives behind the production - Ahead of the release of The Ink Black Heart, the BBC has posted interviews with Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Tom Edge the Screenwriter, Sue Tully the Director,… Read more "The Ink Black Heart – Hear from the cast and the creatives behind the production"
- The Ink Black Heart trailer! - The BBC have dropped the first trailer for The Ink Black Heart on the BBC Trailers YouTube channel! Check it out: Check out our previous posts for… Read more "The Ink Black Heart trailer!"
- News: The Running Grave Television Adaptation - Screenwriter Tom Edge has been commissioned to adapt the seventh Strike novel, The Running Grave, for television. He has written the scripts for all series of Strike… Read more "News: The Running Grave Television Adaptation"
- The Ink Black Heart – an update! - The BBC have updated their schedules to include episodes of The Ink Black Heart. As we have recently posted, the first episode will be aired at 9pm… Read more "The Ink Black Heart – an update!"
- The Ink Black Heart UK air dates! - Strike – The Ink Black Heart is the sixth instalment in the Strike series. The 4-episode series will air on BBC One this December! Here are the… Read more "The Ink Black Heart UK air dates!"
- Strike: The Ink Black Heart to air in December 2024 - The BBC have released the first few publicity photographs for The Ink Black Heart and have confirmed that it will air on BBC One next month, December… Read more "Strike: The Ink Black Heart to air in December 2024"
- Giveaway – signed copy of The Running Grave! - COMPETITION NOW CLOSED!! StrikeFans have a SIGNED copy of The Running Grave which we are giving away to one lucky fan! The UK hardback is signed by… Read more "Giveaway – signed copy of The Running Grave!"
- Thoughts: Cormoran Strike’s Military Medal - Post by BadlyWiredLamp “Have you got a medal?” asked Nina, smiling and wide-eyed. Cormoran Strike private detective, formerly Sergeant Cormoran Strike of the Special Investigation Branch of… Read more "Thoughts: Cormoran Strike’s Military Medal"
- The Ink Black Heart has wrapped! - The sixth series of Strike, The Ink Black Heart, has now wrapped. Shooting commenced on Monday, 12th February, and the final scene was filmed on the evening of… Read more "The Ink Black Heart has wrapped!"
- Strike 8 Title: The Hallmarked Man - Earlier today, Friday, 15th March, J.K. Rowling revealed on Twitter/X that the title of the eighth novel in the Strike series is The Hallmarked Man. She posted… Read more "Strike 8 Title: The Hallmarked Man"
- The Cast of The Ink Black Heart - Shooting for The Ink Black Heart, the sixth series of Strike, commenced on Monday 12th February and wrapped on Friday 26th April 2024. Tom Burke and Holliday… Read more "The Cast of The Ink Black Heart"
- Strike 6: The Ink Black Heart has started shooting! - Filming for Strike: The Ink Black Heart started this week, Monday, 12th February, and is scheduled to last for around eleven weeks. The BBC have released two… Read more "Strike 6: The Ink Black Heart has started shooting!"
- Strike TV Series Updates - It’s been almost a whole year since the fifth Strike, Troubled Blood, aired on BBC One in the UK, and we have a bit of information about… Read more "Strike TV Series Updates"
- Our review: The Running Grave - Warning! Minor spoilers for The Running Grave. The Running Grave may be the longest Strike book yet, but it’s a thrilling and compulsive read. Starting around eight… Read more "Our review: The Running Grave"
- Television adaptation of The Ink Black Heart - We have today received a little bit of news about the filming of The Ink Black Heart adaptation! This article says that filming will begin in London… Read more "Television adaptation of The Ink Black Heart"
- The Running Grave: Events of 2016 - Robert Galbraith has expressed joy in setting the Strike books in the real world. Real-world events are scattered throughout the books. Some examples are William and Kate’s… Read more "The Running Grave: Events of 2016"
- The Running Grave Cover and Synopsis - On the afternoon of Tuesday, 18th July, the Robert Galbraith social media announced across several platforms that the cover of The Running Grave would be released the… Read more "The Running Grave Cover and Synopsis"
- J.K. Rowling reveals Il Portico as a location in The Running Grave - On Wednesday, 24th May, it was revealed that Il Portico (an Italian restaurant in Kensington, West London) is to appear in the next Strike novel, The Running… Read more "J.K. Rowling reveals Il Portico as a location in The Running Grave"
- The Running Grave to be published this September - The publication date for The Running Grave has officially been announced as 26th September 2023! The Robert Galbraith twitter account announced the date: JK Rowling retweeted the… Read more "The Running Grave to be published this September"
- The Running Grave Norfolk Locations - JK Rowling leaves fans clues about what she is currently writing through her Twitter header. Whilst writing The Running Grave, she used photographs indicating that places in and… Read more "The Running Grave Norfolk Locations"
- J.K. Rowling has finished writing The Running Grave! - If you didn’t catch the news last month, J.K. Rowling revealed the title of the seventh Strike book to be The Running Grave. Yesterday she announced that… Read more "J.K. Rowling has finished writing The Running Grave!"
- The Book of Changes in The Running Grave: Part Two - Guest post by C.M. In this second part of my article, I will be discussing what the I Ching might mean in relation to The Running Grave… Read more "The Book of Changes in The Running Grave: Part Two"
- The Book of Changes in The Running Grave: Part One - Guest post by C.M. In mid-2021, when JK Rowling launched her new website design — an irresistibly nostalgic callback to her iconic 2000s website — one detail caught… Read more "The Book of Changes in The Running Grave: Part One"
- Troubled Blood US air date! - It’s been officially confirmed that C.B. Strike: Troubled Blood will be airing in the USA from February 6th on HBO Max. The series has four 1-hour episodes… Read more "Troubled Blood US air date!"
- Interview with Genevieve Hulme-Beaman (’70s Oonagh Kennedy) - Strike: Troubled Blood aired shortly before Christmas on BBC One and iPlayer, with supporting actress Genevieve Hulme-Beaman portraying a younger version of the character Oonagh Kennedy. Present-day… Read more "Interview with Genevieve Hulme-Beaman (’70s Oonagh Kennedy)"
- Interview with Eliza Collings (’70s Janice Beattie) - The fifth instalment of the Strike TV series, Troubled Blood, aired with its four episodes on BBC One and iPlayer shortly before Christmas. The series received high… Read more "Interview with Eliza Collings (’70s Janice Beattie)"
- The Running Grave is the title of Strike 7! - On the morning of Thursday, 12th January, J.K. Rowling gave us a clue to guess the title of the seventh book in the Strike & Ellacott series,… Read more "The Running Grave is the title of Strike 7!"
Interview with Jess Impiazzi (Gloria Conti) - For UK fans of Strike, you will recognise Jess Impiazzi as the 1970s Gloria Conti in Strike: Troubled Blood, which aired on BBC One and iPlayer shortly… Read more "Interview with Jess Impiazzi (Gloria Conti)"- The Ink Black Art Competition Winner! - Since the release of the sixth novel in the Strike series, The Ink Black Heart, we have been accepting submissions for fan art inspired by the new… Read more "The Ink Black Art Competition Winner!"
- Tom Burke’s Current and Upcoming Projects - To the delight of Tom Burke fans, the Strike actor currently has several films due for imminent release, all of which are receiving very positive reviews. Living,… Read more "Tom Burke’s Current and Upcoming Projects"
The Ink Black Art Competition - Hey, Strike fans! We hope you’ve all been enjoying The Ink Black Heart, whether you’re on your first read or a reread. Here is a little fun… Read more "The Ink Black Art Competition"
J.K. Rowling is working on Strike 7! - Today, 31 August 2022, J.K. Rowling revealed in a tweet that she is currently working on the seventh novel in the Strike and Ellacott series! The sixth… Read more "J.K. Rowling is working on Strike 7!"- Review of The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith - The Ink Black Heart is the sixth novel in the Strike series. Here is the synopsis: When frantic, dishevelled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to… Read more "Review of The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith"
- The Ink Black Heart Cover and Synopsis - Earlier today, 30th June, the cover and synopsis for the sixth novel in the Strike series, The Ink Black Heart, was revealed. Here is the beautiful cover,… Read more "The Ink Black Heart Cover and Synopsis"
- Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Days 5 and 6) - On Sunday 13th March, filming of Troubled Blood took place in Falmouth again, on a high sloping street with houses which overlooked the sea. The house used… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Days 5 and 6)"
- J.K. Rowling is working on Strike 7! - On Tuesday, 12th April, J.K. Rowling, on replying to someone on Twitter, revealed that she is currently working on the seventh book in the Strike series! The… Read more "J.K. Rowling is working on Strike 7!"
- Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 4) - Despite being told that it would be very difficult to find somewhere to park, we were determined to get to Port Navas on Friday 11th March for… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 4)"
- Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 3) - If you haven’t read them already, you can read the Day 1 post here, and the Day 2 post here. On Thursday 10th March, there was a… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 3)"
Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 2) - If you haven’t read about our first day witnessing the filming of Troubled Blood in Cornwall yet, you can find the post here. Around 7:30am on Wednesday 9th… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 2)"
Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 1) - Warning: this post may include some very minor spoilers for anyone who hasn’t read the book. The first day’s shoot in Cornwall was at Holywell Bay, a… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Cornwall (Day 1)"- Are Strike and Robin Headed to Norfolk? - J.K. Rowling updated her Twitter header this morning and fans with a keen eye were quick to spot the Cromer Pier in Norfolk. If this header is… Read more "Are Strike and Robin Headed to Norfolk?"
Filming Troubled Blood in Skegness (Day 3) - Filming continued in Skegness in the early morning of the 23rd February, around 8am, on Skegness beach. Some of the crew had been there since 6:30am. It… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Skegness (Day 3)"
Filming Troubled Blood in Skegness (Day 2) - Filming of Troubled Blood continued in Skegness on Tuesday 22nd February. It was an early start, with shooting set to begin at 8am inside the North Parade… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Skegness (Day 2)"- Filming Troubled Blood in Skegness (Day 1) - What happens in Skeg Vegas, stays in Skeg Vegas… Except when you need to write a post about everything you’ve seen over 3 days of filming Troubled… Read more "Filming Troubled Blood in Skegness (Day 1)"
- Stay Tuned! - Our intrepid StrikeFans reporter has been on set in Skegness. Stay tuned for all the details!
- The Ink Black Heart is set in 2015 - Strike 6, which we now know is called The Ink Black Heart, is set to be released next year (2022). We still know next to nothing about… Read more "The Ink Black Heart is set in 2015"
- New York Times Names “CB Strike” In Best of 2021 List - The New York Times has listed CB Strike as one of the best international TV shows of 2021. Here’s what they say about it: “The BBC’s adaptations of… Read more "New York Times Names “CB Strike” In Best of 2021 List"
- Strike 6 Title Revealed: The Ink Black Heart - Today, Friday, 3rd December 2021, J.K. Rowling gave us the chance on Twitter to guess the name of the title of the 6th Strike book, with a… Read more "Strike 6 Title Revealed: The Ink Black Heart"
- Troubled Blood to Film for 11 Weeks - Exciting new information has come to light regarding the Troubled Blood adaptation. According to the website, Backstage, Troubled Blood will be shooting for 11 weeks beginning in… Read more "Troubled Blood to Film for 11 Weeks"
- Q&A with the Spanish Translator for Strike - Translating the Robert Galbraith books into another language is without a doubt a huge task. Below is a Q&A with the Spanish translator of the Strike books,… Read more "Q&A with the Spanish Translator for Strike"
- Join the Strike Readalong! - As we’ve done previously, we are once again hosting a Strike Readalong, a re-read of all the Strike books so far, from The Cuckoo’s Calling to Troubled… Read more "Join the Strike Readalong!"
- 12 Bar Club to Reopen? - After years of wondering what is going to happen to Denmark Street, especially the site of Strike and Robin’s office at number 26, it seems we may… Read more "12 Bar Club to Reopen?"
- Tom Burke to Star in New Period Drama - It was recently announced that Cormoran Strike actor Tom Burke has been cast in an upcoming BBC-produced period drama titled The Gallows Pole, alongside actors Michael Socha,… Read more "Tom Burke to Star in New Period Drama"
- Strike: Troubled Blood in Pre-Production - After almost a year since the release of book 5, it was revealed last month that Strike: Troubled Blood is in pre-production! According to unitedagents.co.uk, the fifth… Read more "Strike: Troubled Blood in Pre-Production"
- Happy Birthday J.K. Rowling! - We at StrikeFans would like to wish a huge happy birthday to the amazing J.K. Rowling! We appreciate and love everything you do and we cannot wait… Read more "Happy Birthday J.K. Rowling!"
- Happy April Fools! - Happy April Fools’ Day from StrikeFans! Don’t worry, we’re not going to trick you with fake Book 6 news, but we wanted to celebrate this day by… Read more "Happy April Fools!"
- Congratulations Robert Galbraith! - This past week has been an exciting show of appreciation and love for the Strike series by Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling. The first book in the series, The… Read more "Congratulations Robert Galbraith!"
- Tom Burke in New Movie: Klokkenluider - Tom Burke — who plays our favourite grisly detective, Cormoran Strike — is currently in a COVID bubble preparing to take on a new role. He will be… Read more "Tom Burke in New Movie: Klokkenluider"
All We Know So Far About J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts 3 (Updated) - Dubbed as an ‘all-new, globe-trotting adventure’, the third film to the five-part Fantastic Beasts series is due to be released on April 8, 2022. We’ve decided to… Read more "All We Know So Far About J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts 3 (Updated)"- Holliday Grainger Narrates the ‘Girl A’ Audiobook - Robin Ellacott actress Holliday Grainger has narrated the audiobook of Girl A, a debut novel by Abigail Dean. It was announced last year that Holliday is pregnant… Read more "Holliday Grainger Narrates the ‘Girl A’ Audiobook"
- 4 years of StrikeFans! - Raise your pints of Doom Bar in celebration of 4 years of StrikeFans.com! It’s been a fun 4 years for us at StrikeFans. Whether you’ve been with… Read more "4 years of StrikeFans!"
- Happy Valentine’s Day, Strike and Robin! - If anyone is still living under the belief that Strike and Robin are somehow still a “will they/won’t they” pairing, we’d like to invite you to join… Read more "Happy Valentine’s Day, Strike and Robin!"
- C.B. Strike Returns Worldwide! - In January 2021, detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott are finally returning to screens worldwide in the 4-part series Lethal White, starring Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger.… Read more "C.B. Strike Returns Worldwide!"
- Help Save The Cinema Museum - In September 2018, Cormoran Strike actor Tom Burke led a fundraising event at the Cinema Museum, London, to help save the museum and prevent it from closing.… Read more "Help Save The Cinema Museum"
J.K. Rowling’s New Children’s Fairytale Now Available
- Just two months after the release of Troubled Blood, J.K. Rowling (also sometimes known as Robert Galbraith) has released her 14th novel, an original children’s fairytale titled… Read more "J.K. Rowling’s New Children’s Fairytale Now Available
"Lethal White DVD Giveaway!
- Strike – Lethal White, the fourth mystery in the Strike series, is out now on Digital and available to own on DVD from 23 November in the… Read more "Lethal White DVD Giveaway!
"Tom Burke Is Orson Welles in Latest David Fincher Movie, ‘Mank’
- The story centres on the life of Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) while writing Citizen Kane. During production and leading up to the film’s release, problems arose between… Read more "Tom Burke Is Orson Welles in Latest David Fincher Movie, ‘Mank’
"Strike: Lethal White On DVD Soon!
- Strike: Lethal White, the fourth series of the critically acclaimed TV series based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling crime novels is out now on Digital and is available… Read more "Strike: Lethal White On DVD Soon!
"- Rest in Peace Solenne - I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of a truly wonderful person, Solenne Peltier. She was always very present within the Strike fandom, and I… Read more "Rest in Peace Solenne"
Robert Galbraith in Conversation with Mark Billingham
- The interview begins with a short introduction from Mark Billingham while at the Duke of York (where the Tottenham was filmed), which is then followed by a… Read more "Robert Galbraith in Conversation with Mark Billingham
"- Tom Burke in New Independent Film: The Show - Cormoran Strike actor Tom Burke is starring in an upcoming independent film called The Show, written by Alan Moore (V for Vendetta and Watchmen) and directed by… Read more "Tom Burke in New Independent Film: The Show"
- Kerr Logan in New Mystery Series, Dead Still - Matthew Cunliffe actor Kerr Logan stars in a new drama mystery series Dead Still. If you want to watch him playing an inherently good person for a… Read more "Kerr Logan in New Mystery Series, Dead Still"
‘Outside of the Box’ Campaign – Tom Burke
- Post by Vicki Hill It’s all go at StrikeFans.com! As if the news that Tom Burke’s back on our screens on August 30th wasn’t exciting enough,… Read more "‘Outside of the Box’ Campaign – Tom Burke
"- Lethal White TV Tie-In Edition - As we mentioned in a previous post, Strike: Lethal White is premiering in the UK on August 30th at 9pm on BBC One. Just like with the first… Read more "Lethal White TV Tie-In Edition"
- Strike: Lethal White Trailer (BBC) - We finally have the first trailer for Strike: Lethal White! Episode 1 will air on Sunday, August 30th at 9pm on BBC One. Episode 2 will air the following… Read more "Strike: Lethal White Trailer (BBC)"
- Lethal White airing in the UK this month! - It has finally been announced that Strike: Lethal White will air its first episode on BBC One August 30th followed by episode two the following day, August 31st.… Read more "Lethal White airing in the UK this month!"
- The Capture with Holliday Grainger Premiers in the US - Robin Ellacott actress Holliday Grainger is starring in a new thriller series The Capture, which aired in the UK in September 2019, but is finally available in the US… Read more "The Capture with Holliday Grainger Premiers in the US"
- Troubled Blood Cover Revealed - The cover for Troubled Blood has finally been revealed! Since Troubled Blood was announced earlier this year, we’ve all been eagerly awaiting the book’s cover – and… Read more "Troubled Blood Cover Revealed"
“Troubled Blood” Teasers and Synopsis
- This has been a very exciting week for Strike fans, and it’s only Wednesday! Not only have we been getting a series of Troubled Blood teasers from… Read more "“Troubled Blood” Teasers and Synopsis
"- Tom Burke Reads “The Little Prince” and Gives Possible “Lethal White” Update - On 3 July 2020, Tom Burke took part of a series of five exclusive readings of The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, which you can view… Read more "Tom Burke Reads “The Little Prince” and Gives Possible “Lethal White” Update"
- #BlackLivesMatter - As you will have seen, following the murder of George Floyd by police, millions of people globally are uniting against racism. We at StrikeFans are in full… Read more "#BlackLivesMatter"
- Lethal White Cast - Below is some of the known cast from the upcoming Strike: Lethal White TV series, which will air later this year on BBC One (UK) with a… Read more "Lethal White Cast"
- Some Strike Book 6 News - On 25th April, J.K. Rowling revealed on Twitter that she was already working on the sixth novel in the Strike series. She tweeted that she was writing… Read more "Some Strike Book 6 News"
- Strike 5 Title and Release Date - After much anticipation, we now have a title for the fifth Strike book: Troubled Blood! It has a publication date set for 15th September 2020! According to… Read more "Strike 5 Title and Release Date"
- Updates on Lethal White Filming - Filming for the fourth instalment of the Strike series, Lethal White, is well underway. Shooting began in early September and is rumoured to wrap sometime around Christmas.… Read more "Updates on Lethal White Filming"
- Lethal White Filming Has Begun - According to Bronte Film and TV, the first readthrough for the filming of the Lethal White TV series has begun! Actual filming will take place from mid… Read more "Lethal White Filming Has Begun"
- Holliday Grainger’s Upcoming Cases - For those who missed the news, Strike: Lethal White is rumoured to start shooting in September this year, with a total of 4 episodes planned. In the… Read more "Holliday Grainger’s Upcoming Cases"
- A Review of Rosmersholm - Below is a review of the new Rosmersholm play by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Ian Rickson. Review by Cheryl Anderson Cormoran Strike,… Read more "A Review of Rosmersholm"
- Lethal White in Paperback - The fourth book in the Cormoran Strike series, Lethal White, is out now in paperback! If you haven’t read the novel yet, here is the synopsis: When… Read more "Lethal White in Paperback"
- Planned or Strangely Coincidental? - Tom Burke, who plays Cormoran Strike in the Strike TV series, will be acting in a West End production of Rosmersholm this spring. Was it planned or… Read more "Planned or Strangely Coincidental?"
- Cormoran’s Birthday and Strike 5 News! - Raise your pints of Doom Bar in celebration of Cormoran Strike’s 44th birthday! J.K. Rowling has also been celebrating, but in a different kind of way…. It’s… Read more "Cormoran’s Birthday and Strike 5 News!"
- Holliday Grainger’s Recent Cases! - Since Strike, Robin Ellacott actress Holliday Grainger has been pretty busy with numerous roles in TV and film. Here is a roundup of what she’s been up to.… Read more "Holliday Grainger’s Recent Cases!"
- Career of Evil Nominated for National Television Awards! - Strike – Career of Evil has been nominated by the National Television Awards for the Best Drama award as well as best Drama Performance for Tom Burke (Cormoran… Read more "Career of Evil Nominated for National Television Awards!"
- SIGNED Lethal White Giveaway! - You now have the chance to win a SIGNED COPY of the fourth Strike novel Lethal White by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) through our new StrikeFans.com… Read more "SIGNED Lethal White Giveaway!"
- Robert Galbraith’s Interview With Graham Norton (BBC Radio 2) - Last Saturday (6th October), Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) was interviewed by Graham Norton on BBC Radio 2, promoting the fourth Strike book, Lethal White. This is… Read more "Robert Galbraith’s Interview With Graham Norton (BBC Radio 2)"
- Robert Galbraith Speaks! - Robert Galbraith is notorious for not granting interviews, but there’s one coming up! Tune in this Saturday to Graham Norton’s BBC Radio 2 show. For those of… Read more "Robert Galbraith Speaks!"
- Lethal White to Get Four Episodes! - It has officially been confirmed that the TV series adaptation of the Cormoran Strike novels, Strike (or C.B. Strike), will continue with a total of four episodes in… Read more "Lethal White to Get Four Episodes!"
- Strike Fans Will Be Happy About J.K. Rowling’s Next Book! - “I know about the next four things I’m writing.” In some recent interviews promoting the next Fantastic Beasts movie, J.K. Rowling has revealed what she will be writing… Read more "Strike Fans Will Be Happy About J.K. Rowling’s Next Book!"
- C.B. Strike on DVD now! - C.B. Strike, the TV adaptation of the best-selling Cormoran Strike novels by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling), first aired in the US on Cinemax this past June.… Read more "C.B. Strike on DVD now!"
- Q&A With Robert Galbraith - The lucky New York Times (well, it is the New York Times, after all) just posted an interview they got with Robert Galbraith. Strikefans.com requested the same,… Read more "Q&A With Robert Galbraith"
You’re Going to Love ‘Lethal White’!
- Strikefans.com received an advance review copy of Lethal White, and although we’re only 165 pages into it, we can tell you that we absolutely love it. It… Read more "You’re Going to Love ‘Lethal White’!
"- First Lethal White Review - The first review of Lethal White has hit the newsstands, and it’s a good one! The Sunday Times review, “Striking a Blow,” reports that the book has… Read more "First Lethal White Review"
- Enter for the Chance to Win Prizes in the StrikeFans.com Giveaway! All Proceeds Go to Lumos - StrikeFans.com are fundraising for J.K. Rowling’s charity Lumos, which aims to end the institutionalisation of children worldwide. StrikeFans.com have some exciting prizes for you to be in… Read more "Enter for the Chance to Win Prizes in the StrikeFans.com Giveaway! All Proceeds Go to Lumos"
- Tom Burke’s Fundraising Event At The Cinema Museum - Cormoran Strike actor Tom Burke recently hosted an evening at the Cinema Museum in Kennington, London. The building was once a workhouse where Charlie Chaplin lived as… Read more "Tom Burke’s Fundraising Event At The Cinema Museum"
- Signed Copies of Lethal White! - The fourth book in the Strike series, Lethal White, will be published 18 September by Little, Brown. J.K. Rowling recently tweeted that she was signing 200 copies… Read more "Signed Copies of Lethal White!"
- An Evening With Tom Burke - On the 4th September, Cormoran Strike actor Tom Burke is hosting an event at The Cinema Museum in London in aid of fundraising to save it. The… Read more "An Evening With Tom Burke"
- Tom Burke’s Recent Cases - Cormoran Strike actor, Tom Burke, has been a very busy man since finishing his work on Strike, and has much to offer fans over the next few… Read more "Tom Burke’s Recent Cases"
- Lethal White release date and cover! - The fourth installment in the Cormoran Strike series, Lethal White, is set to be published September 18! Here is the official synopsis: ‘I seen a kid killed….… Read more "Lethal White release date and cover!"
- Interview with Kierston Wareing (Leda Strike) - Leda Strike was Cormoran’s late supergroupie mother who died from a heroin overdose while he was attending Oxford University. Strike believes she was given the final lethal… Read more "Interview with Kierston Wareing (Leda Strike)"
- US air date for C.B. Strike! - America will see the adaptation of the Cormoran Strike novels by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) on Cinemax starting June 1! You can watch the official Cinemax… Read more "US air date for C.B. Strike!"
- GIVEAWAY: Career of Evil DVD! - GIVEAWAY! (UK only) For the chance to win a copy of the Strike – Career of Evil DVD (Region 2), leave a comment below – tell us… Read more "GIVEAWAY: Career of Evil DVD!"
- Career of Evil interview footage! - To celebrate the release of Career of Evil on DVD tomorrow (April 16th), enjoy this nice little interview clip of Tom Burke (Cormoran Strike) and Holliday Grainger… Read more "Career of Evil interview footage!"
- Career of Evil on DVD soon! - The third series of the critically acclaimed TV detective series based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling crime novels written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, Strike – Career of… Read more "Career of Evil on DVD soon!"
- Cuckoo’s Wins! - At the 2018 National Film Awards UK today, The Cuckoo’s Calling won the award for Best TV Drama Series! Strikefans.com extends congratulations to all those at Brontë… Read more "Cuckoo’s Wins!"
- Lethal White is finished! - Finally, after more than two years of waiting, the fourth book in the Cormoran Strike series, Lethal White, is finally finished, J.K. Rowling announced on Twitter today.… Read more "Lethal White is finished!"
- Meet the Ellacotts! - The third installment of J.K. Rowling’s hit crime series, Strike – Career of Evil, started on Sunday 25th February on BBC One, starring Tom Burke as Cormoran… Read more "Meet the Ellacotts!"
- The Three Suspects - The first episode of Strike – Career of Evil aired last Sunday. The second episode is at 9pm tonight on BBC One. Here is an overview of… Read more "The Three Suspects"
- Behind the Scenes of Career of Evil - (SPOILER ALERT: They were filming scenes from the third Cormoran Strike book, Career of Evil, so if you haven’t read the book or seen the episode yet, then I… Read more "Behind the Scenes of Career of Evil"
- Interview with Matt King (Jeff Whittaker) - The first episode of the third installment of the Strike series, Career of Evil, aired on Sunday on BBC One. The episode received a lot of positive… Read more "Interview with Matt King (Jeff Whittaker)"
- Happy Birthday to Us! - Can you believe it? It’s been one whole year since we debuted StrikeFans.com! It’s truly been a labour of love for @CormoranStrike_ and @RobinEllacott, and we hope… Read more "Happy Birthday to Us!"
Strike and Robin: Future Valentines? - There are a lot of hints throughout the Strike series that Robin and Cormoran are harboring romantic feelings for one another. It’s more conscious on Strike’s part… Read more "Strike and Robin: Future Valentines?"- Strike – Career of Evil Info! - Strike – Career of Evil is set to air on BBC One this month with a total of two 1-hour episodes. The confirmed air date is February… Read more "Strike – Career of Evil Info!"
- Our Interview with Ann Akin (Detective Ekwensi in Career of Evil) - Below is an interview StrikeFans.com conducted via email with actress Ann Akin, who is portraying Detective Vanessa Ekwensi in Strike – Career of Evil. If you need reminding,… Read more "Our Interview with Ann Akin (Detective Ekwensi in Career of Evil)"
- Everything We Know About Lethal White So Far - Around the time of the publication of Career of Evil (October 2015), J.K. Rowling revealed in an interview that Robert Galbraith was already back at work writing… Read more "Everything We Know About Lethal White So Far"
- The Silkworm DVD and Career of Evil Release - According to Amazon, The Silkworm DVD is set to be released on February 19th. Strike – Career of Evil is set to be released sometime in February on BBC… Read more "The Silkworm DVD and Career of Evil Release"
- Video: When Strike and Robin Meet - In celebration of The Cuckoo’s Calling DVD release, we’re going to post a couple of clips from the show for discussion. (Yes, this is all on the… Read more "Video: When Strike and Robin Meet"
- Tom Burke/Cormoran Strike Interview! - StrikeFans.com had the opportunity to interview actor Tom Burke for his role as Cormoran Strike in the BBC miniseries, Strike. Below is the interview conducted by one of our… Read more "Tom Burke/Cormoran Strike Interview!"
- The Cuckoo’s Calling on DVD soon! - All episodes of the first two Cormoran Strike mysteries, The Cuckoo’s Calling and The Silkworm, aired back in August and September on BBC One. The adaptation has… Read more "The Cuckoo’s Calling on DVD soon!"
- The Future of Strike and Robin’s Detective Agency: A Prediction - (Warning: Spoilers for all three Cormoran Strike books!) Throughout The Silkworm, Strike states that he wants eventually to take on another employee at the agency: “I’m starting to think,… Read more "The Future of Strike and Robin’s Detective Agency: A Prediction"
- Blue Öyster Cult Songs in Career of Evil - At the beginning of every chapter of Career of Evil, there is a line or two of lyrics from a Blue Öyster Cult song. Blue Öyster Cult is an… Read more "Blue Öyster Cult Songs in Career of Evil"
- Book Recommendations (Part 1) - It’s been almost two whole years since the publication of the last Cormoran Strike novel, Career of Evil. Robert Galbraith is still busy at work with the fourth… Read more "Book Recommendations (Part 1)"
- New Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger ‘Strike’ Interview - The Cuckoo’s Calling and The Silkworm have now shown on BBC One in the UK. You can catch up on the series on BBC iPlayer. The third… Read more "New Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger ‘Strike’ Interview"
- Striking Success and Career of Evil Information - After airing its first episodes, Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling (3 episodes) and Strike – The Silkworm (2 episodes), Strike has received wide-spread critical acclaim from both press and audiences. The… Read more "Striking Success and Career of Evil Information"
Exclusive Interview with Sarah Gordy (Orlando Quine) - BBC One has now shown the first Strike mystery, The Cuckoo’s Calling, with a total of three episodes. The second installment, The Silkworm, will have a total… Read more "Exclusive Interview with Sarah Gordy (Orlando Quine)"- Tom Burke Interview! - StrikeFans.com had the opportunity to interview Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger about the BBC and HBO TV series, Strike. Here is a clip from our interview with Tom Burke, answering questions such… Read more "Tom Burke Interview!"
- Exclusive Interview with Bronson Webb (Evan Duffield) - Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling has now aired its first 2 episodes on BBC One. In episode 2 we meet the character Evan Duffield, Lula Landry’s boyfriend, who is… Read more "Exclusive Interview with Bronson Webb (Evan Duffield)"
- (Video) What Robin Likes About Strike - Here’s another video from the StrikeFans.com interview with Holliday Grainger at the press roundtable on 10 Aug. This is her response to the question: “What does Robin… Read more "(Video) What Robin Likes About Strike"
- New Photos from Strike! - Today FarFarAwaySite.com released loads of new high quality photos from the Strike TV series. Here is some of what they posted. Holliday Grainger as Robin Ellacott with… Read more "New Photos from Strike!"
- Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling – Interviews and Articles - Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling starts on Sunday 27th August at 9:05pm on BBC One (no date for anywhere else yet). Below is a list of links to… Read more "Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling – Interviews and Articles"
- (Video) Tom Burke on JK Rowling and Strike the Detective - Here’s another installment from our press junket roundtable with Tom Burke, star of the Strike TV series. He’s asked about any discussions he had with J.K. Rowling… Read more "(Video) Tom Burke on JK Rowling and Strike the Detective"
- (Video) Holliday Grainger on the Character of Robin Ellacott - StrikeFans.com had the opportunity to chat with Holliday Grainger before the BFI screening of Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling. Below is a clip of Holliday discussing the character… Read more "(Video) Holliday Grainger on the Character of Robin Ellacott"
- (Video) Tom Burke on Playing Strike as an Amputee - We were invited to a press roundtable where we got the chance to chat with Tom Burke before the BFI screening of Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling. Below… Read more "(Video) Tom Burke on Playing Strike as an Amputee"
- Hear Some of Our Interview With Holliday Grainger! - Have a listen to this audio clip from our interview with Holliday Grainger, in which she discusses how she identifies with the character of Robin Ellacott. Stay… Read more "Hear Some of Our Interview With Holliday Grainger!"
- Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling – Character List - Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling is the first of the BBC TV series, containing three hour-long episodes. Cormoran Strike and his secretary Robin Ellacott investigate the sudden death… Read more "Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling – Character List"
- Review of Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling Episode 1 - Our favorite detective duo has finally made it to the screen! Last night at BFI Southbank in London, the first episode of The Cuckoo’s Calling premiered.… Read more "Review of Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling Episode 1"
- The Soldiers’ Charity and Tom Burke - If you didn’t know, all author royalties from The Cuckoo’s Calling go to The Soldiers’ Charity, which is a charity that supports soldiers, veterans and their families. As you know… Read more "The Soldiers’ Charity and Tom Burke"
- Strike Preview with Tom Burke and Holly Grainger - On July 11th, tickets go on sale to the public for the Strike Preview at BFI Southbank, London, which is taking place August 10th. The screening will… Read more "Strike Preview with Tom Burke and Holly Grainger"
- Charlotte Campbell Casting - Though we hear a lot about Charlotte in the Cormoran Strike books, she only makes a very brief appearance at the beginning of the first book, The… Read more "Charlotte Campbell Casting"
- Some Silkworm Castings! - In the second Cormoran Strike novel, The Silkworm, author Owen Quine writes a book called Bombyx Mori, which he fails (fortunately) to get published. The book’s characters… Read more "Some Silkworm Castings!"
- Owen and Leonora Quine Castings! - In the second Strike novel, The Silkworm, writer Owen Quine goes missing. His wife, Leonora Quine, calls in private detective Cormoran Strike to try and find him. … Read more "Owen and Leonora Quine Castings!"
- Matthew Cunliffe in STRIKE - Matthew Cunliffe, the handsome fiancé of Robin Ellacott, is being played by actor Kerr Logan in the BBC and HBO television adaptation, Strike, set to be released… Read more "Matthew Cunliffe in STRIKE"
- STRIKE Coming Soon! - The Cormoran Strike books by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) are being adapted for television by Brontë Film and Television, to be aired on BBC One and… Read more "STRIKE Coming Soon!"
- Meet Robin’s Brother! - Martin Ellacott, Robin’s younger brother, has been cast for the TV series (which, according to IMDB, is now simply entitled Strike). Joe Johnsey is going to play… Read more "Meet Robin’s Brother!"
- Strike’s Other Beers - When it comes to adult beverages, our man from Denmark Street is best known for drinking Doom Bar as his beer of choice and Arran Single Malt… Read more "Strike’s Other Beers"
- Doom Bar - “The Cornish beer tasted of home, peace and long-gone security.” As you should know from reading the books, Cormoran Strike loves Doom Bar! Doom Bar is a… Read more "Doom Bar"
- Evan Duffield Casting - In the Cuckoo’s Calling, Evan Duffield is a famous musician and actor, as well as Lula Landry’s boyfriend. In The Strike Series, the BBC and HBO television adaptation, Evan Duffield is… Read more "Evan Duffield Casting"
- Filming Strike’s Missing Leg - As you know from the books, Cormoran Strike is a war veteran who lost half of his right leg in Afghanistan when a vehicle called a Viking… Read more "Filming Strike’s Missing Leg"
- Strike Series Promo Shot - We love this promo shot published in the May issue of Vogue UK. Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger look like they fit the roles of Strike and Robin, and… Read more "Strike Series Promo Shot"
- Orlando Quine Has Been Cast! - Owen and Leonora Quines’ daughter, Orlando, has been cast for the Cormoran Strike Series. She will appear in The Silkworm portion of the miniseries. Meet Sarah Gordy, an… Read more "Orlando Quine Has Been Cast!"
- Elin Has Been Cast! (Maybe) - Cosima Shaw has been cast in the Cormoran Strike Series to play a character named “Ellen.” We’re thinking this might be “Elin,” who plays a somewhat major… Read more "Elin Has Been Cast! (Maybe)"
- Meet Cormoran Strike’s Brother! - Al Rokeby, Strike’s half-brother, has been cast in the Cormoran Strike Series! We think Joey Batey is a dead-ringer for this character. This actor has been in… Read more "Meet Cormoran Strike’s Brother!"
- We’ve Got Us a Sarah Shadlock! - Actress Antonia Kinlay has been cast as Sarah Shadlock in The Strike Series. IMDB lists the character as Sarah “Shadwell,” which could either be an error or a… Read more "We’ve Got Us a Sarah Shadlock!"
- Filming At King’s Cross - Filming for The Strike Series took place today (March 13th 2017) at King’s Cross Station in London. Apparently filming lasted until midnight – most likely a long… Read more "Filming At King’s Cross"
- Tansy Bestigui Has Been Cast! - In The Cuckoo’s Calling, Tansy Bestigui is the woman living in a flat below Lula Landry’s who claimed to have heard an argument between Lula and a man shortly… Read more "Tansy Bestigui Has Been Cast!"
- Eric Wardle Has Been Cast! - Eric Wardle is featured in The Cuckoo’s Calling as a Detective Sergeant, and also in Career of Evil as a Detective Inspector. The slightly arrogant but charming… Read more "Eric Wardle Has Been Cast!"
- Tony Landry Has Been Cast! - Tony Landry from The Cuckoo’s Calling, the uncle of Lula Landry, is being played by the popular British actor Martin Shaw, who has been credited in over… Read more "Tony Landry Has Been Cast!"
- A Day of Filming in Masham (Part 3) - I was determined to meet Holliday “Holly” Grainger, who plays Robin Ellacott. Worried that I’d miss her if she came out of the church and straight into a car,… Read more "A Day of Filming in Masham (Part 3)"
- Lula Landry Has Been Cast! - The troubled supermodel who falls to her death from her third-story balcony is being portrayed by Elarica Johnson. You may recognise the 27-year-old actress as the girl in the café at… Read more "Lula Landry Has Been Cast!"
- A Day of Filming in Masham (Part 2) - After a brief encounter with Tom Burke, the Burketeers and I spent a lot of our time sat outside the café drinking coffee and talking to the production medic, who,… Read more "A Day of Filming in Masham (Part 2)"
- Jonah Agyeman Has Been Cast! - Abubakar Salim is set to play Jonah Agyeman in The Strike Series! In The Cuckoo’s Calling, Jonah plays an important part in the story, though we don’t… Read more "Jonah Agyeman Has Been Cast!"
- A Day of Filming in Masham (Part 1) - I was lucky enough to find out they were filming The Strike Series in Masham on 19th January 2017. I booked the day off work to make the… Read more "A Day of Filming in Masham (Part 1)"
- Lucy Has Been Cast! - Cormoran Strike’s sister Lucy has been cast in the Strike Series. Meet Sarah Sweeney, who previously performed in The Bastard Executioner TV series and Cider With Rosie TV… Read more "Lucy Has Been Cast!"
- Michael Ellacott Has Been Cast! - Paul Butterworth has been cast as a Michael Ellacott (Robin’s dad) in The Strike Series! Paul is credited in dozens of British film and television series’, including The Bill… Read more "Michael Ellacott Has Been Cast!"
- John Bristow Has Been Cast! - John Bristow has now been cast for The Strike Series, coming to BBC One and HBO in late 2017. If you need reminding, Bristow is Cormoran Strike’s main… Read more "John Bristow Has Been Cast!"
- Holliday Grainger as Robin Ellacott - Back in early November 2016, Holliday Grainger was cast as Robin Ellacott in The Strike Series, set to air on BBC One and HBO later this year.… Read more "Holliday Grainger as Robin Ellacott"
- Tom Burke as Cormoran Strike - Posted 15 February 2017 Meet Cormoran Strike — otherwise known as Tom Burke, the actor who’s been cast to play our man in the upcoming BBC miniseries.… Read more "Tom Burke as Cormoran Strike"
- Welcome to Our Blog! - Check here regularly for the latest and greatest news on everything Cormoran Strike!
- The Strike Series - If you didn’t already know, the Cormoran Strike books are being adapted to television by Bronte Film and Television, the production company that adapted J.K. Rowling’s novel… Read more "The Strike Series"
