Shooting has begun in Ireland today on the new Lassie film, which stars Peter O'Toole and Samantha Morton.
The film, written and directed by Charles Sturridge, is based on Eric Knight's 1938 novel 'Lassie Come Home' and will film in Dublin, Wicklow and the Isle of Man.
The story follows Lassie's 500-mile adventure as she tries to return home to the Carraclough family after being sold to the Duke of Rudling (O'Toole).
The cast also includes 'The Station Agent' star Peter Dinklage, 'The League of Gentlemen' star Steve Pemberton, Irish actor John Lynch, Jemma Redgrave and Gregor Fisher.
