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Farrell, Coogan Join Netflix Film on Irish Emigrant Women
1 Jul
Summary
- Filming begins next month in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- The film stars Colin Farrell and Steve Coogan.
- It's inspired by a book on Irish emigrant women in the 19th century.
Filming for the upcoming Netflix film 'Bad Bridgets' will commence in mid-July across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The project boasts a notable cast, including Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, Domhnall Gleeson, Himesh Patel, Niamh Algar, Simone Kirby, Emilia Jones, and Alison Oliver.
Directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film draws inspiration from the 2024 book 'Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women.' It centers on a young Irish woman's journey to 19th-century New York, where she encounters the harsh realities faced by emigrant women.
'Bad Bridgets' is a production from Margot Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment, known for 'Barbie,' and is developed with support from Queen's University Belfast. This project marks Peppiatt's return after his BAFTA-winning debut, 'Kneecap.'
