Bright future beckons for local star of Dark Knight

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IT was back to the day job this week for Limerick actor, Kevin Kiely.
Kevin, who has a six minute starring role in The Dark Knight Rises, caught up with Christopher Nolanโ€™s 164 minute โ€œepicโ€ last weekend, with family viewings at both Odeon and Showtime cinemas.

โ€œThe film had been kept under wraps until its worldwide release on the same date, and there was always that fear that the segments in which I appear might have finished up on the cutting room floor, even though my name was on the list of credits in the advance publicity.
โ€œWell, I survived the edit process. My role as Gotham Thug 1 is very much central to the storyline, and I was very pleased with the end result.
โ€œIt was good that it was mentioned at the foot of my interview in the Limerick Post last week that the film has a running time of 164 minutes. Audiences went along fully preparedโ€.
Kevin, who returned to his workplace at a top London restaurant on Tuesday, availed of his few days in his native city to meet up with old acquaintances.
โ€œThis was a very special occasion. Normally, I only meet up with family and friends at weddings and funerals. A great time was had by all, and it was nice that people approached me to discuss the film and its making.
โ€œIt was important to me that I was in a position to promote Limerick. Several national newspapers and radio stations were in touch and I tried to get the message across that Limerick is a city of which we can all feel proudโ€.
Kevin is now looking forward to other film and theatrical roles coming his way, making acting a full-time career.
โ€œMy next project is with Brad Pitt, and there are several auditions lined up with casting agents…it is all very promising. I am a patient sort of guy and will take it as it comes. It is starting to come around for meโ€.
This weekend, he is heading for a music festival in the Isle of Wight, and the opportunity to see Stevie Wonder live.

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