The picturesque island of Hydra in Greece is preparing for a Hollywood invasion, as Brad Pitt is expected to arrive this spring for the filming of the highly anticipated film, The Riders. Speaking on a Greek morning show on Thursday, the Mayor of Hydra, George Koukoudakis, confirmed that the international production is scheduled to film on the island from late February through mid-March. “We are thrilled to welcome this major production,” the Mayor stated, noting Hydra’s storied past as a cinematic destination. About the film The RidersThe film is a cinematic adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton. Brad Pitt takes the lead role as Scully, a man who moves to Europe to start a new life with his wife and daughter.