Irish actor Emmett Scanlon is celebrating as his latest movie Guardian’s of The Galaxy has landed the number one spot in the box office.
The Dublin actor, who is best known for playing Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks, is in some key scenes in the action flick, playing the head of the riot guard.
Big role: Emmett stars in the new Marvel flick
The Marvel movie has already taking in $94.3 million, making it the best August debut ever.
In Ireland alone the movie made €428, 386 over the weekend.
Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper, the movie is a funnier twist on comic book films.
Moving up: Emmett stars in the blockbuster
It’s a big move for Emmett, who recently starred in Terry McMahon’s critically acclaimed Irish film St Patrick’s Day.
The actor also stars in BBC series The Fall.
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