cat entertainment! The Jam’s Paul Weller is pictured with a furry friend on the set of his first-ever film, which also stars Saoirse Ronan
- Paul Weller, 64, has launched his Hollywood career with upcoming movie Blitz
- The film tells the story of the Nazi bombing raids that took place in London
- The former Jam frontman was spotted filming on Roupell Street near Waterloo Station alongside fellow cast members including Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan
It looks like the Modfather has become the “Mogfather” as Paul Weller makes his acting debut on the big screen – alongside an adorable tabby cat.
The former Jam frontman is embarking on a new Hollywood career at the age of 64 and immediately finds himself in the cherished company of Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan on the set of upcoming epic war film Blitz.
Directed by Sir Steve McQueen, the film tells the story of the Nazi bombing raids that terrorized London in the 1940s.
Paul Weller makes his acting debut on the big screen at the age of 64 alongside an adorable tabby cat
The cast were spotted filming on Roupell Street near Waterloo Station last week and have appeared in hundreds of films, TV shows and commercials (pictured – Saoirse Ronan).
The cast could be seen filming on Roupell Street near Waterloo Station last week which has been featured in hundreds of films, TV shows and commercials as it has changed little since rows of working class houses were built there in the 19th century became. Weller was spotted filming scenes with newcomer Elliott Heffernan.
Production will soon be moved to the River Thames in Wapping, East London, where residents have been warned of the possibility of “audible pops” as special effects crews simulate bombs hitting the water.
Fronting mod revivalists The Jam, Weller’s impressive back catalog of hits includes Going Underground, That’s Entertainment and Town Called Malice, as well as albums such as All Mod Cons and Setting Sons.
Blitz is his first attempt at big screen fame, but he’s in safe hands with fellow co-stars including Line Of Duty’s Stephen Graham and Kathy Burke – and director Sir Steve, who won an Oscar for 12 Years A Slave .
Blitz will be released in theaters before streaming on Apple TV.