Bridesmaids star in town to shoot new TV series
STUDENTS GET TO WORK WITH ACTOR CHRIS O'DOWD
ACTOR CHRIS O'DOWD went back to school as he arrived in Wicklow to film scenes for his latest TV show.
The movie and TV star was shooting Moone Boy for Sky TV, which is loosely based on his experiences of growing up in the 1980s.
A film crew took over Wicklow town's old De La Salle premises in order to capture a number of school scenes which will feature in the new series once it's aired.
It was also an occasion to remember for 20 or so pupils from St. Patrick's National School who were used in extras for the shoot, with some of the youngsters even managing to land themselves speaking parts.
There wasn't a hint of Hollywood about O'dowd as in between takes he happily ambled around set while chatting away to the young Wicklow extras.
The actor from Boyle in County Roscommon is best known for his starring roles in the award winning TV series the IT Crowd and in the smash hit movie Bridesmaids.
Moone Boy is set against the backdrop of the Presidential election contested between Mary Robison and Brian Lenihan, which divides the loyalties of the fictional Moone family.
Steve Coogan and Johnny Vegas are two of the other big names who will be starring alongside O'dowd in the new series.
- MYLES BUCHANAN
