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Sir Anthony Hopkins Filming Sparks Community Excitement in Gwynedd

4/17/2026

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Sir Anthony Hopkins filmed his upcoming movie, A Visit To Grandpa's, in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, drawing hundreds of spectators.
The film is based on a short story by Dylan Thomas and tells of a boy spending a summer with his eccentric grandfather on a Welsh farm.
Deputy mayor Nia Wyn Evans said the filming brought excitement and pride to the community, with around 200 people visiting over three days.
The film's director, DJ Caruso, expressed his honor in adapting Thomas' story alongside Hopkins.
A release date for the film has not been announced.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins filmed his upcoming movie, A Visit To Grandpa's, in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, drawing hundreds of spectators.
The film is based on a short story by Dylan Thomas and tells of a boy spending a summer with his eccentric grandfather on a Welsh farm.
Deputy mayor Nia Wyn Evans said the filming brought excitement and pride to the community, with around 200 people visiting over three days.
The film's director, DJ Caruso, expressed his honor in adapting Thomas' story alongside Hopkins.
A release date for the film has not been announced.