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William Mullally

William Mullally

Arts & Culture Editor
William Mullally is Arts & Culture Editor at The National. An award-winning culture writer, he’s lived in the UAE since 2009 and chronicled the rise of the region’s diverse creative scenes. He’s served as Dubai Eye 103.8’s film critic since 2013, and has contributed to Arab News, ET Bil Arabi, The Insider Arabia, GQ Middle East, Esquire Middle East, Al Arabiya, Savoir Flair and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. His long-running celebrity interview series has achieved more than 50 million views across his YouTube and TikTok channels.

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Actress Rosamund Pike on location at Yas Island during the filming of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Photo: Lionsgate
Now You See Me 3 completes 13-day shoot in Abu Dhabi

Production of upcoming threequel included stunts at famous sites across the emirate

Film & TVApril 24, 2025
Andor tells the story of how Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) went from a rogue to a true believer in the revolution against the Galactic Empire. Photo: Disney
How Andor brought Star Wars back to its revolutionary roots

Diego Luna, Tony Gilroy, Ben Mendelsohn and Denise Gough speak to The National about season two of acclaimed Disney+ series

Film & TVApril 23, 2025
Metallica will play their third concert in the UAE in December. AP
Metallica to perform at 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The heavy metal all-stars will bring their latest record-setting tour to Etihad Park on December 6

CultureApril 22, 2025
Two of Banksy's street art pieces are on display. Photo: World Art Dubai
Original Banksy street artworks go on display in Dubai

The street art pieces, stencilled by the artist in the UK, are available to see at World Art Dubai

Art & DesignApril 20, 2025
Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap were one of several artists who vocally supported Palestine on stage during the 2025 Coachella festival. AFP
Palestinian cause takes spotlight on stage at Coachella

The tragedy of Palestine echoed across the stages of the major music festival

Music & On-stageApril 20, 2025
The Abu Dhabi performance will mark Benson Boone's UAE debut. AFP
Benson Boone to perform at 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Beautiful Things singer will bring his high-energy retro style to F1 weekend

Music & On-stageApril 17, 2025
Rod Stewart will also perform in the legends slot at England’s Glastonbury Festival in June. PA Wire
Rod Stewart set for Abu Dhabi return before world tour retirement

Legendary UK singer will perform at Etihad Arena in December

Music & On-stageApril 16, 2025
Bella Ramsay in plays a pivotal role in season two of The Last of Us . Photo: HBO
The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey: 'I got bored of being dark and sad all day'

The British actor tells The National that feel-good music was essential to filming the hit show's gruelling season two

Film & TVApril 13, 2025
Les Miserables: The Arena Spectacular is a new version of the famed show made for large venues. Photo: Danny Kaan
Review: Arena version of Les Miserables is not for beginners

Musical's first staging in the UAE capital is a thrilling if compromised new version

Music & On-stageApril 11, 2025
Dave Chappelle will return to the UAE capital after a record-breaking performance in 2024. Photo: Live Nation Middle East
Dave Chappelle set for UAE return at Abu Dhabi Comedy Season in June

Tickets for the American comedian's follow-up to his record-breaking 2024 show are available on Monday

Film & TVApril 11, 2025
Rami Malek stars in The Amateur, a spy thriller in cinemas now. Photo: 20th Century Studios
Why Rami Malek never wanted to be a leading man

Egyptian-American Oscar winner tells The National his latest film The Amateur sets up the next phase of his career

Film & TVApril 10, 2025
Walton Goggins's character Rick Hatchett suffers the fate of a Greek tragic hero. Photo: OSN+
The White Lotus review: Ending explained through Buddhist philosophy

Finale cements show's thought-provoking themes on identity

Film & TVApril 07, 2025
Amanda Seyfried has built her award-winning career by continuing to push herself into new territory. AFP
Amanda Seyfried says she's 'too scared' to make Broadway debut

Star of Long Bright River and Mamma Mia! tells The National that her Thelma & Louise musical is on hold

Film & TVApril 03, 2025
Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Sebastian Hansen in a scene from A Minecraft Movie. Photo: Warner Bros Entertainment
A Minecraft Movie review: Jack Black powers throwback charmer for all ages

Director Jared Hess has created a surprisingly non-disastrous adaptation of the popular video game

Film & TVApril 02, 2025
No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary about residents of Masafer Yatta, is the year's most controversial film. Photo: L'Atelier Distribution
ReviewNo Other Land is a powerful yet compromised work

Oscar-winning documentary is a potent entry point that makes 'complicated' simple, with one inherent flaw

Film & TVApril 02, 2025
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