Edinburgh Filmhouse gets 'very special visit' from Hollywood legend
Scottish actor Brian Cox visited the newly re-opened Filmhouse Edinburgh theatre on Lothian Road this past weekend, posing for a few photos before he departed.
A longtime supporter of the venue, Brian came to grab a coffee and have a look around the refurbished theatre.
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The Hollywood legend is known for playing Logan Roy in the hit series Succession, and for his roles in Braveheart, Red, and Manhunter.
The Filmhouse recently re-opened its doors on June 27 after a lengthy three-year period of uncertainty. A campaign launched to raise funds was successful and resulted in a £2m refurbishment, seeing a massive refit to its screens and public spaces.
It now boasts seating for 350 patrons as well as a brand new fourth screen.
Filmhouse staff took to social media to announce Brian's visit. The photo shows the star sporting a Filmhouse badge on his jacket. Another image shows him seated in the newly refurbished cafe area.
The post was accompanied by the caption: "The last act makes a Filmhouse! We had a very special visitor in Brian @coxusa to our cinema over the weekend, who you can see here now modelling a lovely Filmhouse badge!
"It's approaching festival season here in Edinburgh - who knows who you might bump into when you walk through our doors."
Edinburgh businesses and locals alike took to the comments section to share their love for the actor.
Staff from the Holyrood Distillery penned: "An icon in an iconic place, what more could you ask for?!"
Another referenced Brian's role on the sit com Bob Servant, saying: "Amazing, getting Bob Servant down from Broughty Ferry!"
A third posted: "You should make a Filmhouse cap! He'd wear it".
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