Shrek 2 actor Rupert Everett turns bartender to help save a historic village pub

Rupert Everett is bartending

Hollywood star Rupert Everett, who is known for his roles in Another Country, My Best Friend's Wedding and Shrek 2, was recently spotted at the pub.

Hollywood star Rupert Everett, who is known for his roles in Another Country, My Best Friend's Wedding and Shrek 2, was recently spotted at the pub. The actor has joined a roster of volunteers working to save The Swan, a local pub in Enford, Wiltshire.

The pub is reportedly on the verge of closure, with staff being rotated by a rotation of 30 people. The pub was initially closed when the previous licensee left.

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The official social media handle of The Swan Ford has shared a picture of the actor from the 350-year-old bar and restaurant, reflecting on how Rupert has joined in to help the cause.

The caption reads, “Our wonderful neighbour, actor and film star Rupert Everett, has been working shifts behind the bar here, pulling pints! We are thrilled and indebted to him for his help in joining our remarkable band of volunteers who’ve been working tirelessly to save The Swan.”

The caption further added Rupert’s comment in which he decided to join in on the endeavour.

The actor shared, “There has been an amazing effort by our community to keep this pub open. Times are hard for rural pubs, and this is the heart and hub of the village. I think that it is important to express my support. "

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The caption further noted, "I have recently joined CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale – as I know that real ale is the lifeblood of pubs both locally and nationally. Our small local breweries need our help, cask ale must survive – it is almost a uniquely British tradition.”