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Richard Gere Is All Smiles On Set Of His First Major TV Role In 30 Years
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Oct. 18 2018, Published 3:42 p.m. ET
Richard Gere was in good spirits on the job in Europe. He’s started filming his latest project, MotherFatherSon. It’s a British television series that’ll air on the BBC next year. Keep reading to see more.
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The 69-year old was ready for work on set. He plays an American media mogul with a complicated family life.
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He was spotted carrying what appear to be his scripts, as he shot scenes wearing a suit and dress shirt. The Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride star is diving into his first major television gig since he starred in Kojak back in the late 1970's.
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He was also seen getting direction for a car scene that involves a red Bentley.
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The dad-to-be seemed relaxed as he tackled his new small-screen project. Before starting production, he told journalists at Cannes that TV is where more jobs are right now.
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As OK! readers know, the star recently made headlines for secretly marrying his girlfriend, Alejandra Silva. He and his 35-year-old wife are expecting their first child together.
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