Richard Gere channels Billy Connolly for new movie role

Richard Gere has been snapped on the set of his new movie looking more like Billy Connolly than an officer or indeed a gentleman.

Sporting a wild white wig, red silky scarf, walking stick, slippers and sunglasses, the former 80s heartthrob strutted along a Philadelphia street with all the flamboyance of the scottish comedian.

He was even caught hanging out of a moving car, screaming and waving his cane.

The ‘Pretty Woman’ star is filming new indie drama ‘Franny’, alongside ‘Twilight’ star Dakota Fanning and ‘Divergent’s’ Theo James.

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The now 64-year-old star plays an eccentric philanthropist who finds a sense of purpose when he meets a pregnant young couple, soon involving himself in their lives. The film is yet to receive a release date.

It’s Gere’s first role since excellent thriller ‘Arbitrage’ earlier this year – and by the looks of things, he’s taking to his eccentric side quite well.

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We’re convinced Richard must have been watching a bit of Billy to prepare for the part. Just look at them side-by-side.

If that biopic ever gets made, we know who to call.