The story of how a small Dublin bookmaker turned into one of the world’s most recognizable betting companies is being made into a feature film, with a quartet of Irish actors attached to star. Brian Gleeson ( Under Salt Marsh, Logan Lucky ), Colm Meaney ( Law Abiding Citizen, Layer Cake ), Alex Murphy ( Saipan, The Young Offenders ) and […]
Brian Gleeson, Colm Meaney, Alex Murphy and Aidan Gillen to Star in ‘Paddy Power’ Film Charting Rise of Irish Gambling Giant (EXCLUSIVE)
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