The Reception: Jeff Daniels filming new comedy movie in Scotland - here's what to know, from cast to locations
The new comedy film will be shooting around Inverness until December.
Hollywood star Jeff Daniels has been spotted filming a new comedy movie in Scotland, with work on the production expected to continue until December.
The Dumb and Dumber actor is currently shooting The Reception around the St Laurence Centre in Forres.
Production vehicles, trailers and equipment have taken over the former church and nearby streets, with road restrictions in place across High Street and Gordon Street in the Moray town until Thursday, November 5.
The film will also shoot around Inverness where, earlier this year, Two 10 Casting put out an open call for aspiring local actors. A casting event for extras was held in the city last month, and filming is expected to continue in the area until December.
Directed by actress and producer Trudie Styler, the wife of musician Sting, the new film will follow a wedding at an estate in Scotland which is “spiralling delightfully out of control”.
Daniels, a two-time Emmy Award winner, will star in the ensemble comedy alongside Guy Pearce, Dominic West, John Cleese, Rachael Stirling and more.
What is Jeff Daniels filming in Scotland?
Jeff Daniels is currently in Scotland filming The Reception, a new comedy movie from director Trudie Styler.
The film’s full synopsis is as follows: “At a grand Scottish estate, a wedding party proceeds despite the unfortunate absence of the bride and groom. Felix has abandoned Victoria at the altar, leaving their parents, family and friends to navigate a lavish but increasingly chaotic reception. What begins as an attempt to keep up appearances spirals into a day of calamity, hilarity, and unexpected connections, as the in-laws, staff, and guests confront their own relationships amidst the fallout.”
Rumoured Scottish filming locations for The Reception
As well as Forres, where cast and crews have been seen shooting, The Reception will shoot in a castle near close to Loch Ness by Deadline.
While unconfirmed, so far, based on images from director Styler’s social media it appears the film will shoot at Aldourie Castle, around five miles from Inverness.
Film crews have already taken over the estate for Kenneth Branagh’s new Paramount+ series Laird earlier this year, with other productions filming in the Highlands including Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton and Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill.
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The Reception Cast: Who else will star in Scotland-set film?
Jeff Daniels is one of several huge names set to star in The Reception, with Dominic West and John Cleese recently confirmed for the film.
Australian actor Guy Pearce - whose credits include The Dog Stars, Memento and The Brutalist - will also appear, alongside English actress Rachael Stirling, Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore, and Scottish performers Lewis Fleming and Alyth Ross.
Portia de Rossi has also been cast in The Reception, which will mark her first on-screen role in several years. She has been pictured at the Fife Arms in Braemar with her wife Ellen DeGeneres.
With filming set to continue over the coming months, here are all of The Reception cast members to keep an eye out for in Scotland:
- Guy Pearce
- Rachel Stirling
- Jeff Daniels
- Sabrina Impacciatore
- Dominic West
- John Cleese
- Portia de Rossi
- Selena Tan
- Bronson Pinchot
- Nicolas Maury
- Alyth Ross
- Lewis Fleming
- Will Merrick
- Barbara Marten
- Daniel Quincy Annoh
- Caleb Oyelowo
There is no release date for The Reception so far.
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