Jamie Dornan opens up about leaving Belfast to pursue acting
Talk about a leap of faith!
It looks like Jamie Dornan is on an emotional journey, ahead of next month's exciting Irish premier for his latest film 'Belfast.'
During the week, Jamie shared a snap in front of the popular pub Tattersalls Tavern in London.
He reminisced on his first few months in the big city, working the bar pulling pints. A far cry from his red carpet lifestyle now.
Having left Belfast almost two decades ago, the Co. Down actor has become of the few names to make it big in Hollywood.
He joked on Instagram: "Over 19 years ago I left Belfast for London to pursue 'something'. I worked in this bar @tattersallstavern for 6 months before things started happening for me.
"Haven’t been back since until today. A great pint, particularly when not pouring it yourself..."
Jamie is expected to return home next month for the star studded premiere for 'Belfast' at this year’s Belfast Film Festival at The ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall.
Dornan alongside Outlander's CaitrÃona Balfe, play a glamorous working-class couple caught up in the mayhem of The Troubles. It has been described as Kenneth Branagh's cinematic love letter to his home.
Excited to return to Belfast for opening night Kenneth Branagh said:
"I am fortunate to have attended film festivals throughout the world for this most personal of films, but it was always my hope that we might be invited to bring ‘Belfast’ home.
"To be included as a part of the Belfast Film Festival is a great honour for us. This year's festival is packed with local talent in all areas of the industry from acting and directing to producing, and shows the phenomenal strength of the film industry here."
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