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Post by eaz35173 on Sept 2, 2020 8:39:58 GMT -5
Pierce Brosnan to Star in ‘The Last Rifleman,’ With WestEnd, CAA on Board
Pierce Brosnan will star in “The Last Rifleman,” to be directed by Terry Loane (“Mickybo and Me”).
The U.K.’s WestEnd Films has acquired worldwide rights and will be representing the project to buyers at the upcoming Toronto film festival. WestEnd is co-representing U.S. rights with CAA.
“The Last Rifleman” will follow a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who, on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, decides to secretly escape and embark on an arduous journey to France, to pay his final respects to his best friend and find the courage to face the ghosts of his past.
The story is inspired by World War II veteran Bernard Jordan who, at the age of 89, escaped his care home in East Sussex, boarded a bus to Portsmouth, got on a ferry to France and made his way to Normandy for the 70th anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings in June 2014.
Developed with funding from Northern Ireland Screen, the film was written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and is produced by Katy Jackson and John Leslie from Wee Buns (“Zoo”). It is co-produced by Jacqueline Kerrin and Dominic Wright from Ripple World Pictures (“Wisting”). Executive producers include Mark Huffam (“Mamma Mia!”), Kevin Jackson (“The Truth Commissioner”) and Eloise Singer (“Rare Beasts”).
Fitzpatrick said: “Bernard Jordan’s daring journey caught the nation’s attention and highlighted the spirit that epitomised the Second World War generation. I was enthralled by this story and the motives that drive a man near the end of his life on a quest to a place that must hold only painful memories.”
Loane said: “With the recent anniversary of the end of WW2, I feel the timing is perfect to tell this story, while an ever-diminishing handful of veterans are still with us to share their lives.”
Principal photography will begin this winter in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Post by fkma6996 on Sept 2, 2020 17:59:08 GMT -5
Terry Loane was listed as director for Brosnan in the drop Craig Ferguson IRA action thriller Last Man Out and now both reteaming again for a new project hope this venture will actually happening.
Another intresting fact is Brosnan will be playing an ageing role back to back since he got another film in pipeline called Youth where is he will be playing a man with rapid ageing.
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Post by rosafermu on Sept 8, 2020 10:39:13 GMT -5
Thank you so much
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Post by eaz35173 on Nov 11, 2020 11:48:29 GMT -5
Louis Gossett Jr & Jurgen Prochnow Join ‘The Last Rifleman’ For WestEnd – AFM
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr (An Officer And A Gentleman) and Jurgen Prochnow (The Da Vinci Code) have joined Pierce Brosnan in war veteran story The Last Rifleman.
Deadline first revealed Brosnan was fronting director Terry Loane’s (Mickybo And Me) project ahead of TIFF. Inspired by a true story, Brosnan will play Artie Crawford, a Second World War veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, he decides to escape his care home and embarks on a journey to France to pay his final respects.
WestEnd Films is handling sales at AFM. CAA Media Finance and WestEnd are co-repping US rights.
Principal photography will take place from February in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Developed with funding from Northern Ireland Screen, the film was written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and is produced by Katy Jackson and John Leslie from Wee Buns. It is co-produced by Jacqueline Kerrin and Dominic Wright from Ripple World Pictures. Mark Huffam Kevin Jackson, Nick Leese, Eloise Singer and Tommie Curran are executive producing.
Louis Gosset Jr. is represented by Innovative Artists & Silver Lining Entertainment. Jurgen Prochnow is represented by David Rose of Innovative Artists and Jean-Pierre Henraux of Henraux Management.
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Post by rosafermu on Nov 12, 2020 9:13:01 GMT -5
Many thanks. Greetings
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Post by fkma6996 on Feb 21, 2021 0:18:19 GMT -5
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Post by eaz35173 on Feb 21, 2021 18:31:29 GMT -5
That's disappointing.
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Post by eaz35173 on Jun 25, 2022 17:56:21 GMT -5
Looks like he's back with the project and it has begun filming in Belfast.
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Post by Barbara on Jun 26, 2022 0:14:56 GMT -5
Love Belfast on Twitter made a nice collage. Pierce Out and About in NIIn one of the photos, it looks like he was placing a wee bet or two. I wonder if they let him bet on who the next Bond will be. Also, the way he is has been so out and about, I wonder if he is going to wind up singing "Who Are the People In Your Neighborhood?" from Sesame Street. |
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Post by fkma6996 on Jun 28, 2022 22:07:50 GMT -5
No news or official statement saying The Last Rifleman start fliming so far?
Am i missing something here?
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Post by Barbara on Jun 29, 2022 1:18:54 GMT -5
Hi Fkma! There is no official word, BUT some of the folks who have met Pierce Brosnan while he (evidently) ran his errands, have noted that he said he is filming.
We have not had any pictures this week, which makes me wonder if he is now in makeup as a ninety year old man. I'd love to see what that looks like.
-- Xen
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Post by fkma6996 on Jul 11, 2022 20:19:36 GMT -5
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Post by Barbara on Jul 11, 2022 23:40:27 GMT -5
  When the inevitable movie about Eon Productions is made, he can play Desmond Llewellyn. |
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Post by eaz35173 on Jul 12, 2022 12:45:37 GMT -5
DYE ANOTHER DAY James Bond star Pierce Brosnan unrecognisable with white hair in new role as war veteran, 89
Michael Doyle
20:20, 11 Jul 2022Updated: 20:21, 11 Jul 2022
PIERCE Brosnan looks like he’s aged quite a few years - but the Navan man is just in the middle of filming a new movie.
In The Last Rifleman, Brosnan plays Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland, who has just lost his wife.
On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, Artie decides to secretly escape his care home and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France, to pay his final respects to his best friend, who lost his life on June 6, 1944.
Former James Bond star Brosnan, 69, has been spotted out and about sampling local hospitality during filming for his new Terry Loane directed flick.
The star swapped Hollywood in the States for Holywood in Co Down, stopping into the Fontana restaurant.
Posing for a snap with a staff member, the restaurant posted on Instagram: "It’s not everyday James Bond pops in for lunch."
It's thought the star will be filming in Ireland for up to six weeks.
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Post by Barbara on Jul 14, 2022 0:24:37 GMT -5
LOOK at the smile on his face! He is really enjoying this role. I think it is because he knows this time he can act his *** off and people will finally get how good of an actor he is without the critics calling him a pretty face.**  **Nota Bene this author always appreciated his talent and his good looks, but some folks just refused to get past his looks. -- B |
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Post by SeriousJacko on Jul 14, 2022 3:36:15 GMT -5
Really glad he's back on the project!
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Post by Barbara on Jul 17, 2022 1:49:56 GMT -5
I am not sure when he did it, but recently the Ulster Aviation Society posted three photos to Facebook of Pierce paying a visit. It would make sense that his character would have a connection to that museum.
-- Barbara
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Post by eaz35173 on Jul 22, 2022 11:32:14 GMT -5
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Post by eaz35173 on Jul 22, 2022 11:38:06 GMT -5
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Post by eaz35173 on Jul 22, 2022 18:20:55 GMT -5
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