The beautiful scenery of Ireland is wowing viewers of the recently released season two of The Tourist.
With the first season of The Tourist set in Australia, the second season relocates to Ireland, with filming taking place last year in Wicklow, Dublin and on Achill Island. To leverage the fantastic opportunity this presents, Tourism Ireland has created a short behind-the-scenes film – in which Jamie Dornan (who plays Elliot and is an executive producer), Danielle Macdonald (who plays Helen) and Sarah Hammond (executive producer) talk about filming in Ireland and how spectacular it was.
To view the behind-the-scenes film, click here. It is being shared with Tourism Ireland’s millions of fans and followers on social media. Tourism Ireland aims to highlight our stunning scenery, reminding people that season two of The Tourist was shot on location here.
Elmagh Killeen, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Brand & Marketing Communications, said:
“We are delighted that season two of The Tourist was filmed on location here – another fantastic screen tourism opportunity for Tourism Ireland and a really great way to showcase the destination. The series is bringing the magnificent scenery of Ireland to the attention of viewers around the world. And, our behind-the-scenes film will remind our millions of followers on social media that the series was shot here, encouraging them to put Ireland on their holiday ‘wish list’.”
In the behind-the-scenes film, Jamie Dornan praises Ireland, saying:
“When people hear you’re from Ireland, they always have something good to say about the time they’ve been there. And usually what they’re talking about is the people. We shot on Achill Island and it was just breathtaking – we got a glorious sunny day and the clearest crystal blue water you’ve ever seen!
“It’s been a dream to shoot here. All of it fills my heart.”
Executive producer Sarah Hammond added:
“I think series two is all about celebrating just how beautiful Ireland is.”
