Liam Neeson’s new movie looks for powerful GAA players – with ’70s coarse hair –

GAA players are sought after as extras in the recent Liam Neeson movie, but only if they have ’70s style hair.

Filming of the action movie Land of Saints and Sinners will begin in Donegal later this month and run through May.

Action adventure tells the story of a retired assassin who is forced to play cat and mouse with three terrorists.

An invitation has now been sent out for additional film participants to participate in the GAA game scenes.

But those who plan to apply should be warned that tight haircuts prevent them from playing a major role alongside Hollywood entrails.

Casting agents strive for a tougher look.

A spokesperson for MovieExtras.ie said, “We’re looking for ’70s hairstyles (beards, mustaches, beards and long hairstyles are welcome), GAA players, men and women of all ages, and good access (sequel roles will require a few days to film.!)

The fishing port of Killebeg and surrounding areas, including Glencolmcil, is expected to be the scene of the two-month shooting, according to Donegal Daily.

Belfast-born actress Kieran Hinds also stars in the film.

Haynes, 68, is a veteran actor and most recently starred in the RTE Kin drama as gang leader Eamonn Cunningham.

Neeson and Hyde, who have been friends for life, have starred in several films, including John Boorman’s Excalibur.

The film is directed by Robert Lorenz, who worked with Neeson on the recent box office hit “The Marksman”.

Newton, 69, who lives in New York, said he jumps every time he gets back to Ireland.

However, he recently appeared on the Late Late Show and talked about not being able to come home to his mother’s funeral in Balimena due to travel restrictions during the pandemic.