Pierce Brosnan
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ATHENS (AFP) - The Irish actor's co-star Meryl Streep may also make an appearance when filming begins there and on the neighbouring island of Skopelos on August 29, a production official said on condition of anonymity.

The film is hoping to recreate the success of the British musical, created in 1999 using songs by hit Swedish band Abba, for the big screen.

The story revolves around a young girl who is about to get married and decides to track down the father she never knew.

Brosnan, best known for his slick portrayal of 007, will play -- and sing -- one of her possible dads and Streep will play her mother.

Actor Tom Hanks is producing the film, due to be screened next year, and the stage musical's British creator, Phyllida Lloyd, will direct, according to the Hollywood trade press.

In anticipation of the stars' arrival, residents of Skopelos have created a blog (www.skopelos07.wordpress.com) dedicated to the film and to promoting the two islands as tourist destinations.

Greek authorities have in recent years been promoting the country as a film location.

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