The Journey: A look at Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness' extraordinary friendship

Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness went from mortal enemies to chuckling chums. Colm Meaney tells Esther McCarthy about portraying that unlikely friendship.

The Journey: A look at Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness' extraordinary friendship

When Colm Meaney was first mooted to play Martin McGuinness in a film about his friendship with Ian Paisley, he was cautious it could be too earnest and solemn. That was until he read the script.

“As an actor, you’re reading from an audience perspective. That’s the way I read every script,” he said.

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