Pierce Brosnan felt a personal connection to the story in his new movie the last riflemanin which he portrays a nearly 93-year-old World War II veteran struggling with the pain of his past.
“I thought it was such a heartfelt story and it took me back to a place in Ireland that I didn’t know existed,” said the Irish-born actor hollywood reporter The film was filmed in Belfast. “My stepfather fought in the Second World War. He was a Scot from Glasgow. He rarely talked about the war, but he was a member of a tank regiment and he talked about one particular incident that haunted him.
Loosely based on the true story of British D-Day veteran Bernard Jordan, the last rifleman Now available on on-demand platforms, it includes a similarly haunting backstory for Artie Crawford (Brosnan). After the death of his wife, Artie plans to escape his living facility and venture from Northern Ireland to France to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Directed by Trey Lorne, the drama also stars Clemence Poésy and Jurgen Prochno and is the late actor John Amos’ final feature film.
Part of Brosnan’s transformation into the character, 71, involved physical changes. Thanks to the efforts of prosthetics and special makeup company Millennium FX, the actor spent nearly two hours in the makeup chair transforming into Artie, and then nearly an hour to remove it all at the end of each day. “It’s a tall order,” Brosnan admits. “Every morning you sit in a chair and meditate, and two amazing craftsmen turn me into Artie.”
The former James Bond star is excited to share the stage with Amos. good times Outstanding figure, died in August at the age of 84. “He was a man who lived a wonderful life and was a wonderful actor and entertainer,” Brosnan said. “He had one of the strongest, bravest hearts of any actor of his generation.”
Brosnan remains as busy as ever, with upcoming projects including Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller black bag With Cate Blanchett, Chris Columbus thursday murder club alongside Helen Mirren and Ben Kingsley, as well as recently announced new roles suspense Movie.
“My role now is a mature man’s role,” Brosnan said of his career path. “These characters are fathers, grandfathers, wise wizards. I have four movies on my hands. I’m in a very happy moment of being able to move around the stage and be able to have choices and hopefully equip myself in the roles.
A much-discussed but yet-to-be-confirmed possible part is returning as Sam Carmichael in the third film, but it’s not for a lack of fans hoping it will happen anytime soon. Oh mom! Franchise. Other co-stars from the first two films have been talking about a potential third film, and Brosnan said he doesn’t know much about the status of the film but has spoken with producer Judy Kramer in recent months.
“Jodie Kramer is a dear friend we met over the summer, and I’m sure my fellow actor friends would jump at the chance to do it. mamma mia 3,” he said. “I think it’s doable. Of course, stories always do. What’s the story? I would absolutely welcome the opportunity to return to this world Oh mom!must.
