WATCH: Laois locals gather to meet Brad Pitt filming new movie in Laois!

Hollywood star Brad Pitt has been spotted filming scenes for his latest movie 'The Riders' in Laois, drawing attention from local fans.

Production took place in Ballyadams, with the Oscar-winning actor seen greeting onlookers as he travelled between locations near Stradbally.

Local woman Kathleen O’ Keeffe captured pictures and video of the A-lister.

"I went down at 12pm on Monday to watch the film been made, I got a few glimpses of him at that stage," Ms O'Keefe told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

"I went back to the film location at 4pm and then as he left near 5pm he pulled down the window and waved at the crowd there. It was a dream come true to catch a glimpse of him," she said.

The upcoming film directed by Edward Berger is based on the 1994 novel by Tim Winton, parts of which are set in Ireland.

Filming has been ongoing across several Irish locations in recent months, including Dublin, Cork, Kildare and Wicklow.

Local interest has been high, with Laois locals catching glimpses of the production as it moves through the region.

The story follows Fred Scully, played by Pitt, whose life is turned upside down when his wife mysteriously disappears after the family relocates to Ireland. The narrative then follows his journey across Europe in search of answers.

The cast also includes Julianne Nicholson and Michael Smiley, adding further star power to the production.

With filming continuing in Ireland, the project is expected to bring further economic and tourism benefits to Laois, as international productions increasingly choose the region as a backdrop.

The film is also set to continue shooting across mainland Europe, with confirmed sequences planned on the Greek island of Hydra.