John Daly: Ireland's film industry ready for action again
Hollywood actor Matt Damon on the set of ‘The Last Duel’, a historical drama thriller directed by Ridley Scott, at Cahir Castle in Co Tipperary last autumn. Also starring Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, and Ben Affleck, and produced by 20th Century Studios, the film is slated for release in October. Cahir Castle — standing in as a 14th-century French chateau in ‘The Last Duel’ — has also served as a location in films and series including ‘Excalibur’ and ‘The Tudors’.
Like many sectors of the economy, Ireland’s film business has endured a difficult year of production stoppages, extended unemployment, and cancelled projects due to Covid-19.
However, 2021 is shaping up as a busy 12 months with an upward curve of activity across the industry.
