The Hollywood actor was spotted out and about the city filming for his latest movie, The Last Rifleman.
Northern Ireland has become hot property in recent years when it comes to sought-after filming locations.
Pierce Brosnan is the latest celebrity to be spotted filming for a brand new movie in Belfast. The beloved Irish actor was seen outside the Belmont Café on the Belmont Road this week.
Bringing Hollywood to Belfast, here is everything we know about this new movie so far.
A tale of two World War Two veterans – set in Northern Ireland
Pictures surfaced online show well-known Irish actor Pierce Brosnan filming for a new movie in Belfast earlier this week.
Titled The Last Rifleman, the brand new feature film tells the story of two World War Two veterans who escape from a care home in Northern Ireland to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
Forced to face the ghosts of their past, the veterans embark on an arduous but inspirational journey. Due for release sometime in 2023, the film is set to be a huge hit for the former James Bond actor.
Pierce Brosnan spotted filming new movie in Belfast ‒ a wholly Northern Irish production
The Last Rifleman will not only be filmed and set in Northern Ireland. Rather, the movie boasts a strong Northern Irish production team.
Newry-born Kevin Fitzpatrick wrote the script for this new feature film. Meanwhile, Belfast director Terry Loane, known for movies such as In the Land of Saints and Sinners and Mickybo and Me, directs.
Pierce Brosnan co-stars as Artie Crawford alongside New York-born actor Louis Gossett Jr. Up-and-coming Irish actor James Keating also features in the film as a young Artie Crawford.
Inspired by true events – an original and beautiful tale
Pierce Brosnan was spotted filming the new movie in Belfast earlier this week. Prior to this, he has been spotted out and about at several restaurants and events across the city.
Photos were posted to social media of the actor alongside well-known Belfast chef Michael Deane after enjoying a meal at the popular Deane’s Love Fish restaurant.
Making the most of the local dining scene, the actor also enjoyed a meal at The Fontana in Holywood, County Down.
Brosnan also took part in an event surrounding the fantastic Our Place in Space creative project that popped up in various locations across Northern Ireland.
Inspired by true events, The Last Rifleman is being supported by Northern Ireland Screen. Filming will take place across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
