Brad Pitt is filming in Hydra. Credit: Greek Reporter
The picturesque island of Hydra has been transformed into a sprawling movie set as filming for the Hollywood production The Riders, starring Brad Pitt, hits full swing. Earlier today, the island’s historic harbor became the center of the action, with a full film crew taking over the waterfront.
The island’s historic harbor became the center of the action. Credit: Greek Reporter
Fans and locals were treated to a rare sight as Brad Pitt took to the cameras. On-set footage captured by Mykonos Live TV shows the Oscar winner filming an arrival scene alongside his co-star.
Credit: Greek Reporter
The duo pulled into the harbor aboard a vibrant, vintage 1980s blue-and-yellow motorboat, adding a touch of retro Mediterranean flair to the high-profile production. The presence of the A-list star has turned the quiet island into a buzzing international stage, with every minute of the production being closely watched by onlookers.
About the film The Riders
The film is a cinematic adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton. It boasts an elite creative team, directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) with a screenplay by David Kajganich. The project is a powerhouse collaboration between Scott Free Productions, Plan B, and A24.
Brad Pitt takes the lead role as Scully, a man who moves to Europe to start a new life with his wife and daughter. According to Deadline, the cast also features Emmy winner Julianne Nicholson and breakout star Coco Greenstone.
The story follows Scully as he painstakingly restores an old cottage in Ireland, only to have his life upended when his wife disappears, leading him and his young daughter on a desperate journey across Europe—including the sun-drenched landscapes of Greece.
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