Desmond Eastwood on Playing St. Patrick in Martin Scorsese's 'The Saints'

Bringing Saint Patrick to Life

• 🎭 Desmond Eastwood discusses his role as Saint Patrick in Martin Scorsese's new series, 'The Saints,' now available on Fox Nation.
• 💡 Eastwood shares that he learned Saint Patrick was born in Britain, not Ireland, and came to Ireland as a captive.
• 🐍 The common story of Saint Patrick ridding Ireland of snakes is explained as an abstract representation of sin and the triumph of Christianity, rather than a literal event.

Auditioning and Filming 'The Saints'

• ⛰️ Eastwood recounts auditioning for the role while in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, which he believes contributed to an 'earthy' portrayal.
• 🗣️ He notes the requirement for an Irish accent, humorously explaining his slight tweak from a Northern Irish dialect.
• 🎬 The series was filmed in an exceptionally short time of 8 days, requiring an intense production schedule.

Personal Reflections and Success

• billboard advert for the series in Times Square was a surreal moment for Eastwood, reflecting on his journey from a small town in Northern Ireland.
• ✅ Eastwood expresses gratitude for the opportunity and the impactful nature of the historical drama.