Peter Coonan is set to star as a priest in his latest film, AithrÃ/Penance.
The Love/Hate star is best known for playing Fran on the show, and is set to take on a completely different role for his new film as Father Eoin O’Donnell – a passionate priest who influences his parishioners in the run-up to the 1916 Rising.
“I was attracted to this role primarily because of the challenge it posed but also because it was a chance to dive into the psyche of a man in 1916 Ireland,” he said.
New role: Peter starred as Fran in the hit show Love/Hate | RTE
The story follows Father Eoin, 53 years later, when he meets Antaine in Derry – one of his parishioners that he influenced during the Rising.
“The fact that it happens to be a priest is just another interesting layer that makes it a really exciting role for an actor,” he told RTE Entertainment.
The film is currently in production in Ramelton, Co Donegal and Derry City.
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