Farrell to be best man for brother's gay wedding

Hollywood star Colin Farrell is preparing for his next big role - best man at his brother's gay wedding.

The actor will stand beside his sibling Eamonn when he marries long-term partner Steven Mannion in Provincetown, Massachusetts this spring.

Farrell is close to his brother and helped chose Mannion's diamond and sapphire engagement ring, when Eamonn proposed last year.

A family friend tells the National Enquirer: "Colin is a firm believer in gay rights and he is proud of his brother.

"He took Eamonn shopping for rings and intends to pick up the tab for the wedding."