Glenn Hansard from The Frames will appear in the upcoming Bob Dylan movie 'I'm Not There'.
The movie, directed by Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine), is about the life of Bob Dylan, with different characters playing Dylan's various aspects of life and work.The various Dylan's will be played by Richard Gere, Heath Ledger and strangely Cate Blanchett.
Dylan is a huge fan of The Frames and invited Hansard's band to tour with him in Australia.
That further enhances Dylan's Aussie connections following the appearances from Ledger and Blanchett in the movie.
Hansard has had a number of film roles in the past including last years critically acclaimed 'Once' and the 1991 Irish music flick 'The Commitments'.
Outside of the Dylan tour commitments, The Frames have also announced some sideshows in Australia.
Dates are:
Sydney - The Metro TUESDAY AUGUST 14
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Melbourne - The Forum MONDAY AUGUST 20
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