The Racer movie has already had some scenes shot in Dublin, above, and Co Wicklow. There's another opportunity tomorrow, Wednesday June 19th.
A movie set during the Tour de France start in Ireland back in 1998 has been shooting in Dublin and Wicklow over the past week.
And while lots of Irish cyclists have already had a chance to be extras, there's another opportunity tomorrow morning; Wednesday, June 19th.
The producers of The Racer are shooting a stage start in Tinahely, Co Wicklow.
Anyone who things they can pass themselves off as an extra in the bunch is asked to be in the Co Wicklow village from 8.30am tomorrow.
Related News
It sounds like a great opportunity to be part of a really exciting international film project, and get yourself on the big screen in the process.
Advertisement
The Racer is a fictitious human interest story; centred on one last Tour ride by an ageing domestique – Belgian pro Dom Chabol.
He’s been a leading domestique and while he’s now
facing into the dying of the light he secretly harbours a desire for one last
fleeting shot at the big time; a day in the Tour’s yellow jersey.
But while The Racer tells the story of a fictitious
rider, it’s set against some of the key facts of the 1998 race; the Irish location,
for one.
Chabol, who is in his mid 30s and staring into life
after cycling, is all set to ride the Tour until he’s unceremoniously dropped
by his team.
However, when a doping scandal swallows up a team
mate unexpectedly on the eve of the Irish Grand Depart, Chabol is back in the
game.
He finds himself in Ireland, where he meets an Irish
love interest. His story, and this journeyman’s place on the Tour, carries us
through the rest of the film.
Le Tour shoot in Dublin & Wicklow
Photos with thanks to David Maguire
Topics
