TV star Charlene McKenna has revealed she’ll be missing the Oscars as she’ll filming in Africa.
The Dubliner stars in Boogaloo and Graham, which is up for a gong in the short film category at both the BAFTAs and the Oscars
But Charlene told Goss.ie she won’t be able to attend the ceremonies because of her filming commitments with HBO drama AD.
Africa away: Charlene is filming AD | VIPIRELAND.COM
She said: “I’m missing everything because I’ll be in Africa, but it’s so good that it’s nominated.
“We filmed it around this time last year and I did say to the director that I had a good feeling about it.”
She plays the mum in the short film set during the Troubles, telling the tale of two young boys given two chicks to mind by their soft-hearted dad.
Charlene will be filming HBO drama AD – alongside Emmett Scanlan who plays Saul – which picks up where The Bible left off, continuing on from the crucifixion.
Co-star: Emmett also stars in the HBO drama
She said: “AD is going really good, I’m heading back for more filming today. It’s very different over there – it’s a culture shock – but the show is amazing.
“It’s a big budget machine. It’s their winter at the moment so the weather is a bit of a mix.
“When I was there before Christmas it was really hot during the day and then freezing during the night, so it’s an interesting one to pack for.”
She was speaking at the Jesus Christ Superstar premiere in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre.
