Bad Bridgets Podcast: Irish Women Crime Inspires Film
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* The Project: A film based on the historical book “Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women.” It tells the story of two sisters who flee famine-stricken Ireland for New York, and become involved in a risky world of crime and survival.
* Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones (known for Normal People) and Emilia Jones (known for CODA) will play the two sisters.
* Director: Rich Peppiatt, who recently directed Kneecap.
* Production: Peppiatt and Trevor Birney (producer of Kneecap) optioned the book.They are collaborating with Margot Robbie’s production company,LuckyChap.
* filming: Shooting is scheduled to begin in Ireland and Northern Ireland next year.
* Historical Input: Historians Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick wrote the book the film is based on and are involved, though they acknowledge they will have limited creative control.
* Crew: Oscar-winning production designer James Price and costume designer Kate Hawley are also working on the film.