# Jamie Dornan Boards ‘Nostalgie,’ Starring Aidan Gillen as Washed-up Pop Star, as Executive Producer (Exclusive)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jamie-dornan-boards-nostalgie-starring-aidan-gillen-as-washed-up-pop-star-as-executive-producer-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-30T08:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T08:38:52+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jamie-dornan-short-film-nostalgie-executive-producer-1236742889/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, Music

## Key points

- Jamie Dornan is executive producing the short film *Nostalgie*.
- Aidan Gillen plays a washed-up pop star in Belfast.
- The IFTA-winning film is eligible for Oscar consideration.

## Summary

Jamie Dornan has joined Kathryn Ferguson’s short film *Nostalgie* as an executive producer, supporting a Northern Irish production as it enters awards season. The film has qualified for Oscar consideration and could compete for the best live action short film award; Dornan said he wanted to champion filmmaking talent from Belfast, his home city.

Aidan Gillen stars as Drew Lord Haig, a faded 1980s pop star invited to perform at a Belfast centenary celebration, where a once-forgotten song has become an anthem with a meaning beyond his control. Adapted from a short story by Wendy Erskine, the dark comedy explores artistic ownership and the relationship between musicians and audiences. It won best live action short at the Irish Film and Television Awards, features original music by Bastille’s Dan Smith, and was written by Stacey Gregg.

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