Belfast star Colin Morgan is joined by weapon wielding co-stars as the cast film an intense shootout for upcoming IRA drama Borderland

By Laura Parkin For Mailonline

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Filming for the brand new action packed IRA drama is well underway. 

And Colin Morgan took to the streets of Edinburgh as the cast of Borderland filmed an intense shootout outside Waverley Station on Sunday.

The actor, 36, put on a rugged display with unkempt long brunette locks and facial hair as he was joined on set by weapon wielding co-stars. 

On set: Belfast star Colin Morgan, 36, was joined by weapon wielding co-stars as the cast filmed an intense shootout for upcoming drama Borderland in Edinburgh on Sunday

On set: Belfast star Colin Morgan, 36, was joined by weapon wielding co-stars as the cast filmed an intense shootout for upcoming drama Borderland in Edinburgh on Sunday

Colin donned a longline beige trench coat with a white shirt and black trousers as he tucked a newspaper into his pocket. 

Elsewhere, men could been seen as they fired guns across the street and shielded themselves behind a vintage car. 

The actor donned a grey flat cap with a matching wool coat and retro framed sunglasses as he crouched down with his weapon.  

In character: He put on a rugged display with unkempt long brunette locks and facial hair

In character: He put on a rugged display with unkempt long brunette locks and facial hair

Smart: Colin donned a longline beige trench coat with a white shirt and black trousers as he tucked a newspaper into his pocket

Smart: Colin donned a longline beige trench coat with a white shirt and black trousers as he tucked a newspaper into his pocket

Setting the scene: Crew members were seen as they set up an iconic red phone box

Setting the scene: Crew members were seen as they set up an iconic red phone box 

He appeared to take a hit as one of the stunt guns that was fired by a policeman struck the character. 

The dramatic scene saw him take a bullet to the chest as he stumbled back, losing his hat and glasses.  

Colin's role in the upcoming film, which also stars Jack Reynor, is not currently known.  

Bad guy? Another actor donned a grey flat cap with a matching wool coat and retro framed sunglasses as he crouched down with his weapon

Bad guy? Another actor donned a grey flat cap with a matching wool coat and retro framed sunglasses as he crouched down with his weapon

Exciting: Elsewhere, men could been seen as they fired guns across the street and shielded themselves behind a vintage car

Exciting: Elsewhere, men could been seen as they fired guns across the street and shielded themselves behind a vintage car

Watch out: He appeared to take a hit as one of the stunt guns that was fired by a policeman struck the character

Watch out: He appeared to take a hit as one of the stunt guns that was fired by a policeman struck the character

Ouch: The dramatic scene saw him take a bullet to the chest as he stumbled back, losing his hat and glasses

Ouch: The dramatic scene saw him take a bullet to the chest as he stumbled back, losing his hat and glasses

The actor most recently appeared in Belfast opposite Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe. 

According to Deadline, Borderland follows an Irish paramilitary named Michael (Jack Reynor) who witnesses the death of his pregnant wife at the hands of SAS agent Tempest. 

Tempest is sent back to London to lead a counter-terrorist operation while Michael joins an active service unit wrecking havoc in the city.

New project: Colin's role in the upcoming film, which also stars Jack Reynor, is not currently known

New project: Colin's role in the upcoming film, which also stars Jack Reynor, is not currently known

Plot: According to Deadline , Borderland follows an Irish paramilitary named Michael (Jack Reynor) who witnesses the death of his pregnant wife at the hands of SAS agent Tempest

Plot: According to Deadline , Borderland follows an Irish paramilitary named Michael (Jack Reynor) who witnesses the death of his pregnant wife at the hands of SAS agent Tempest

Michael aims to hunt down Tempest to avenge his wife's death.

The film will also star The Theory of Everything actress Felicity Jones. 

The screenplay was written by Felicity's husband Charles Guard and his brother Thomas. 

Coming soon: Colin most recently appeared in Belfast opposite Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe

Coming soon: Colin most recently appeared in Belfast opposite Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe

The pair said: 'Borderland is a vengeance fueled chase movie, fusing some pulse ticking action with a powerful message for our times. 

'We're thrilled that the script, driven as much by character as it is by plot, has attracted such a first rate cast.'

Producer Chris Coen added: 'It's been a pleasure working with Rocket Science putting the film together and I couldn't be more excited to get this prodigious project into production later this year. The Guard Brothers make for a terrific team who are assembling a formidable cast and crew.'

Story: Tempest is sent back to London to lead a counter-terrorist operation while Michael joins an active service unit wrecking havoc in the city (Jack Reynor pictured)

Story: Tempest is sent back to London to lead a counter-terrorist operation while Michael joins an active service unit wrecking havoc in the city (Jack Reynor pictured)

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