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Brosnan in THE LAST RIFLEMAN

An Irish town has been transformed into a set as filming for Pierce Brosnan’s new movie takes place. Those in Antrim recalled a great “buzz and excitement” around the town on Friday as the Market Square area was transformed into a French village for the filming of THE LAST RIFLEMAN. Filming began in Antrim Castle Gardens, before moving into the town, where World War Two era jeeps were spotted alongside French flags, bunting, and a number of buildings being turned into French bars and shops.

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Gleeson in THE PATIENT

Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson will co-star in the new FX thriller THE PATIENT with Steve Carell. In the 10 episode limited series, Steve Carell plays a therapist held hostage by his serial killer patient. According to EW, the psychological thriller will follow shrink Alan Strauss (Carell) as he helps the troubled Sam Fortner (Gleeson) “navigate complex emotions.”

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RÓISE AND FRANK trailer unveiled

The trailer for new Irish-language movie RÓISE AND FRANK, which is set to hit cinemas on September 16, has been released. The eagerly-awaited movie takes place in the Gaeltacht area in Ring, Co. Waterford, and tells the story of the recently widowed Róise (Bríd Ní Neachtain) who is struggling in the aftermath of her husband Frank’s passing.

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Gleeson’s Emmy nomination

Brendan Gleeson, a native of Dublin, has been nominated in the Outstanding Actor In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series category for the 2022 Emmy Awards for his role as Scott in STATE OF THE UNION. This is Gleeson’s second Emmy nomination. In 2009, he was nominated – and won – in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries Or Movie for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in INTO THE STORM.

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Jack Reynor in MOTHER’S MILK

Jack Reynor is set to feature in the upcoming thriller MOTHER’S MILK, starring Hilary Swank and Olivia Cooke. The film recently wrapped shooting in New York. It is directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, who also wrote the script with Madison Harrison. Reynor, 30, is known for his roles in WHAT RICHARD DID, SING STREET and MIDSOMMAR.

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Farrell in THIRTEEN LIVES

Colin Farrell will star in THIRTEEN LIVES, a new film depicting the aquatic rescue of 12 young footballers from a cave in Thailand. The film follows the expedition to save the youngsters and their coach, who became trapped after the cave flooded in 2018. Directed by Ron Howard, the film stars Farrell and Viggo Mortensen as divers John Volanthen and Richard Stanton respectively.

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Meaney in THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE

Colm Meaney is set to star in indie pic THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE. The film is a heart-warming comedy about two estranged cousins making amends for many generations of a family dispute. The story follows Ciáran (Meaney), who lives in rural Ireland with his elderly and ailing father who, bemoaning the sorry state of the world and its never-ending conflicts, decides that if he can’t fix the world’s problems, he can at least try to fix his family. As his dying wish, he asks his son to reach out to the American side of the family and make peace.

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Niamh Algar in MALPRACTICE

Line of Duty producer World Productions has announced plans for a medical drama starring Irish actress Niamh Algar. MALPRACTICE will be directed by Boiling Point’s Philip Barantini and written by former doctor Grace Ofori-Attah. The five-part ITV series will follow Dr Lucinda Edwards on a nightmare shift that ends in the death of an opioid overdose victim, Edith Owusu.

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