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Steven Spielberg's epic new blockbuster 'War Horse' stars former Bedford Modern School pupil Jeremy Irvine in the leading role of Albert. (Photo appears courtesy of Disney / Photographer: Andrew Cooper).
Separated by War; Tested by Battle; Bound by Friendship - the film opens in the UK on 13 January and traces the story of Albert and his horse, Joey, who is sold to the army and sent to serve in the World War One trenches. Despite being too young to serve in the army, Albert sets out on a moving journey to be reunited with Joey.
Coincidentally, whilst at Bedford Modern School, Jeremy participated in an annual school trip to the World War I Battlefields.
Adapted from Michael Morpurgo's 1982 novel of the same name, 'War Horse' was filmed on Dartmoor and also Castle Combe in Wiltshire.
Jeremy, who attended BMS between 2000 and 2008, has been nominated for Young British Performer of the Year at the London Film Critics Awards 2012. 'War Horse' has been nominated for Best Picture at the Golden Globes 2012.
21 year old Jeremy grew up in Cambridgeshire, trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) having gained extensive theatre experience whilst at school and with the National Youth Theatre.
Jeremy secured his first screen appearance in 2009 in the Disney Channel's series 'Life Bites', having acted in independent films and commercials prior to this.
Helen Rees-Bidder, Director of Performance Arts Faculty at Bedford Modern School said: "It was a privilege to witness Jeremy's growth and development as an actor at Bedford Modern School, culminating in his sensitive and moving portrayal of Romeo in Year 13.
Jeremy, who has 8 GCSEs, studied AS Media Studies, Product Design, Fine Art and Drama/Theatre Studies A Levels at Bedford Modern School and was a real pleasure to work with. Jeremy had such energy and passion and was determined to make his own luck.
Bedford Modern School values performances arts and encourages all its pupils to strive for their dreams. Jeremy is evidence that this can happen and, as he gained most of his previous experience on the Bedford Modern School stage, he is a wonderful role model for everyone at the School."
Helen Rees-Bidder was featured recently in interviews with BBC Three Counties Radio, BBC Look East and Anglia News. For more information please see:-
