The ensemble cast of the Irish period thriller "Bad Bridgets" now includes: Colin Farrell ("Banshees of Inisherin", "In Bruges"), Steve Coogan ("Philomena", "Legends"), Charlie Heaton ("Stranger Things", "Industry"), Domhnall Gleeson ("Ex Machina", "Echo Valley"), Himesh Patel ("Yesterday", "The Odyssey"), Niamh Algar ("The Iris Affair", "Mary & George") and Simone Kirby ("Kneecap", "His Dark Materials").
The film is directed by Rich Peppiatt ("Kneecap"), and also stars Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver in the lead roles. Filming begins in Northern Ireland in July. "Bad Bridgets" was developed with support from Queen's University Belfast, and is produced with support from Northern Ireland Screen.
Based on the book "Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem, and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women" by Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick, the film is set in 19th century famine-ravaged Ireland, and focuses on two sisters who make a treacherous journey to America to escape an abusive father, poverty and hunger. Once in New York, they join the ranks of other Irish women, the so-called "Bridgets", creating mayhem in the city.
The book was optioned by Peppiatt and his "Kneecap" producer Trevor Birney in 2025. Both are producing via their Coup d'Etat Films banner alongside LuckyChap. Cáit Collins executive produces. The creative team includes BAFTA-winning cinematographer Ryan Kernaghan ("Kneecap", "Trespasses"), Oscar and BAFTA-winning production designer James Price ("Poor Things") and Oscar and BAFTA-winning costume designer Kate Hawley ("Frankenstein").
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