Finnegan's Foursome

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Finnegan's Foursome
Directed by Edward Burns
Screenplay byEdward Burns
Starring
Production
companies
  • Wild Atlantic Pictures
  • Marlboro Road Gang Productions
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Finnegan's Foursome is an upcoming American sports film written and directed by Edward Burns.

Contents

Premise

Two middle-aged brothers embark on a golfing holiday in Ireland with their sons. [1]

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Wild Atlantic Pictures and Marlboro Road Gang Productions. It is written and directed by Edward Burns. Principal photography took place in Dublin and County Wicklow in the Republic of Ireland in July and August 2024. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Filming locations included Belmullet's Carne Golf Links in County Mayo. [6] Whilst scouting filming locations earlier that year Burns was quoted as calling the course "the most glorious in Ireland". [7]

Speaking to Collider in September 2024, Burns confirmed that principal photography had ended. The cast includes Burns himself, as well as Brian d'Arcy James Brian Muller and Erica Hernández. [8]

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References

  1. Tabbara, Mona (June 25, 2024). "Richard Linklater, Edward Burns projects head to Ireland as country readies for busy summer". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  2. "Hollywood comes to north Mayo". Connaught Telegraph. August 2, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. Calnan, Ellie (August 14, 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. Ryan, Emma (August 2, 2024). "Mayo golf club becomes Hollywood movie set as shooting of film starring 'Saving Private Ryan' actor begins". Independent.ie. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  5. Tabbara, Mona (June 25, 2024). "Richard Linklater, Edward Burns projects head to Ireland as country readies for busy summer". Screen Daily. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. Keady, Ava (August 2, 2024). "Another Hollywood production makes its way to North Mayo". Mayonews.ie. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  7. "American movie star to direct film at Mayo golf course". Western People. July 12, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  8. Massoto, Erick (September 10, 2024). "Edward Burns Reveals the Major Players in His Upcoming Sports Comedy 'Finnegan's Foursome'". Collider. Retrieved October 12, 2024.