Colin Farrell and Steve Coogan Lead Irish-Shot Netflix Thriller
Netflix has confirmed that production for Bad Bridgets is officially underway across the island of Ireland. The project will be directed by Rich Peppiatt.
Star Power Meets Historical Narrative
The streaming giant has tapped Colin Farrell and Steve Coogan to head the cast. The project explores the lives of Irish women who emigrated to North America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. By moving the project to Ireland, the production intends to utilize various local filming locations, as reported by the Irish Independent.
Translating Research into a Thriller
The project draws its foundation from the research of historians Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick. Their book documents the experiences of Irish women who found themselves in conflict with the law after arriving in cities like New York and Boston. Unlike traditional accounts that focused primarily on men, this project centers on the specific struggles, social pressures, and criminalization faced by Irish immigrant women. The adaptation aims to translate these documented historical records into a narrative thriller format.
Bolstering the Irish Screen Industry
Filming across Ireland signals the region’s increasing profile as a hub for high-budget streaming productions. Netflix’s decision continues a trend of utilizing local crews and landscapes for global content. While Deadline notes the high-profile nature of the cast, the production also benefits from the historical depth provided by the source material, which offers a reality-based foundation for the thriller genre.
Production Specifications
- Project Title: Bad Bridgets
- Lead Cast: Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan
- Director: Rich Peppiatt
- Source Material: Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women by Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick
- Filming Location: Island of Ireland
As production moves forward, the focus remains on the historical accuracy of the adaptation and the integration of the Irish landscape into the visual storytelling of the series. Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the project.