There is a story in the Times today saying that Achiltibuie has been chosen as the location for a major new feature film – The Eagle of the Ninth – to be directed by Kevin Macdonald (the director of award winning films including Touching the Void, the Last King of Scotland & State of Play).
The film is based on a book by Rosemary Sutcliff and tells the story of the ill-fated Roman 9th legion and their expedition from Hadrian’s Wall to Northern Scotland from which they did not return.
I know that the production company were looking to cast locals for parts in the film and held auditions recently in Ullapool. Canning Tatum & Jamie Bell are set to star.
Great news Rory!
Would you be so kind to inform me of any details on this as they develope…
I do a BLOG about Jamie Bell’s fims & would appreciate it very much!
Ted
By: Ted on August 3, 2009
at 11:42 am
The producers will be missing a bet if they don`t hire Peter, Midge, Aly and Alasdair for major supporting roles…..
By: "Pete" Huey on August 4, 2009
at 12:49 am
At least the romans could build better roads than the county with David Green leaning on his spade!!!Only joking David
I live in UIG now and today was my 4year old daughters first day at school and guess what?, the Highland Council are going to shut it down, aye not without a fight we say, remember the skye bridge.
We need supporters, please send your name for a petition against closure to seo3nag@btinternet.com
Please ask Dawn in the post office to stick up a support notice, many thanks in advance.
By: Ian Henderson on August 18, 2009
at 3:46 pm