A new film brings two unlikely friends together in a relatable and inspirational way. “Seniors” unites Paris Brosnan and John Rhys-Davies. The John Rhys-Davies’ Pierce Brosnan Connection Comes Full Circle With His Son Paris first appeared on The Blast

A new film being released in select theaters on October 23 brings two unlikely friends together in a relatable and inspirational way. “Seniors” highlights humor, a motivational story about second chances, and bridges the intergenerational gap to prove that sometimes taking a risk can lead to an unexpected connection. 

Starring in the film is powerhouse actor John Rhys-Davies, best known for his roles in the “Indiana Jones” films and “Lord of the Rings.” He’s joined by an actor who’s newer to the screen, but not new to the scene – Paris Brosnan. As the son of veteran actor Pierce Brosnan, who’s worked with John in their earlier years, this was a full-circle-feeling moment for the all. 

John Rhys-Davies and Paris Brosnan sat down with The Blast to exclusively chat about “Seniors” and what it was like working together.

Paris Brosnan Said ‘You’re Never Too Young Or Old’ For An ‘Unexpected Friendship’

When discussing the new film, Paris explained a little about the storyline and who he feels the story will resonate with.

“The story is about an unexpected friendship,” he told The Blast exclusively. “A young man finds a best friend, someone who he’s not looking to meet. It’s a blessing and unexpected. What I love about it is it shows you’re never too young or too old to find a new sense of purpose and a meaningful friendship, and you know, sometimes someone unexpected will help you find your voice.” 

John added that it’s all about how the young and old can bridge the generation gap. 

“I think the old man actually gains more than the young man does,” he shared. “So it’s a sweet film about life and love, I suppose, in those grand terms that we use.”

More About John Rhys-Davies And Paris Brosnan’s Roles In ‘Seniors’

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When discussing the dynamics between Paris and John’s characters in the film, they both shared some insight. 

John started with what pulled him into the role initially. 

“I liked the story. It has a lovely innocence to it, and I think it actually celebrates the better qualities of humanity. And it’s a positive film. That was my first impression,” he shared. “The second was, I liked the idea of working with young people. It’s a university film, really. I just wanted to see how quickly they could become a professional film crew, and really, the first day I was impressed, but by day two or day three, they were a professional team.” 

He also said that when he learned Paris would also be starring in the film, he thought he absolutely had to do it. 

“When I learned that young Paris, who’s the son of an old friend, was in it, I thought, you got to do this,” he said. “It’s a charming story and it’s about the growth of two people at different points in their lives. The old man recovers, perhaps, loses some of the cynicism and likes people again and the young man gains the realization of the intricacies and failures that can await people as they get older. I think he ends up better prepared for life and that’s really rather important.”

Paris Brosnan’s Character Also Endures Some Struggles

Paris’ character also goes through some struggles in “Seniors.” He said he connected with this role because it’s all about “being willing to start again.” 

“It’s about being willing to start again and also being willing to believe in someone who maybe hasn’t been given the second chance by other people,” he told The Blast exclusively. “It resonated a lot with me as a young artist and someone who’s finding their voice and trying to tell their story and navigate life.” 

Paris said when he read the script, he instantly “fell in love with the story” and he became eager to tell his character’s story and bring it to life. 

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Paris Brosnan Said Working With John Rhys-Davies Was ‘An Honor’

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For John, working with Pierce’s son Paris was a full circle moment. For Paris, it was a great “masterclass” and overall experience. 

“It was an honor. I was over the moon. I’ve been a fan of John and his work since I was a little kid,” Paris told The Blast. “It was a masterclass of acting and the greatest mentor and teacher and acting class I could have had.” 

Paris explained that this film basically found him and he’s “eternally grateful” for it happening the way it did. 

For John, working with Paris was a chance to help him grow his craft. 

“I looked at this young man and saw what was already there. There’s an innocence, a grace, an inner beauty. Just as an old actor and as a father, I wanted to help him, let him help find the details and help him find the way to release what he was thinking in terms of expression and acting, and it was really easy,” John told The Blast. “He’s not quite a Stradivarius yet, but he’s a young Guarini and all young talent needs is encouragement and a gentle correction.”

John Rhys-Davies Shared Some Advice For Paris Brosnan

John shared that one of the hardest things for actors can be to listen. He added that he stopped listening “about 93 times a day, which is an improvement because when I started off as an actor, it was 98 times a day.” 

“He [Paris] was the easiest, most talented young star to work with. He is gifted, very gifted and just lovely to work with,” he said. “And as long as he continues at that and doesn’t suddenly imagine that he is A-list and doesn’t want to speak to his common friends and things like that, I have a fellow colleague in mind who’s doing it and destroying his career.” 

Paris shared that John “dropped so much knowledge on all of us, and so much wisdom and methodical lore,” calling every day on set a “masterclass.” 

When asked how he steps out of his father’s shadow in acting, he simply said, “do the work.” 

“I obviously wholeheartedly acknowledge my privilege and blessing, and I’m very grateful for it. And I think I gotta work a little bit harder,” he said. “I’m so grateful because he’s always said, if you want to act, then go to class and learn and read. He gives me lots of books. And just working with John inspired me to get back to basics and listen and be methodical about it. I’m determined to keep working at it and hopefully keep getting to work with incredible crews and people telling stories, because I love acting.”

For more information on “Seniors,” visit the website.

A Fun Moment With John Rhys-Davies

Two of John’s most recognizable roles have been Sallah in the “Indiana Jones” films and Gimli in “Lord of the Rings.” Before ending the interview, we thought why not ask a fun question — if he was in trouble, which one of those characters would he call on for help? Of course, John quickly had a lively answer and explanation. 

“Well, if you want practicality, then you might need somebody like Sallah, who actually will always deliver the goods and will play straight,” he said without missing a beat. “He has rescued Indy more times than Indy could possibly ever understand. In fact, Indy would have been completely lost without Sallah.”

But his answer wasn’t complete there. 

“If on the other hand, you face an impossible situation where only courage and resolution and bravery and loyalty and friendship matter, then you’d find your inner core. That’s what gets you through things,” he said. “I cannot tell you how many people have come up to me and said the ‘Lord of the Rings’ really made a difference in their life. They would say it taught the value of friendship, loyalty, courage, and it’s a great tribute to a very great writer.”

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