Ballymena actor Liam Neeson is set to receive the freedom of his home town.
The Oscar-nominated actor is best known for his starring roles in the Star Wars film The Phantom Menace, Schindler's List and Michael Collins.
Mayor of Ballymena PJ McAvoy will propose that Neeson is offered the Freedom of the Borough at a council meeting on 5 November.
It is the highest accolade the council can give.
Mr McAvoy's SDLP colleague councillor Declan O'Loan said he expected that it would receive cross-party support.
"It is entirely appropriate that this award is made to Liam Neeson," he said.
"He is a very distinguished son of Ballymena and is identified with the town in a way no other prominent individual is.
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