Irish Cinema
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones to star in Bad Bridgets
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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones have been cast as leads in the upcoming Irish period revenge thriller Bad Bridgets, directed by Rich Peppiatt of Kneecap fame. The film, inspired by a historical book on Irish emigrant women, will shoot in Northern Ireland and Ireland next spring. LuckyChap Entertainment and Coup d’Etat Films are producing, with sales launching at the American Film Market.
Disney+ has picked up the Irish short film 'Brown Bread,' marking the narrative directorial debut of journalist Shaunagh Connaire. The film, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2025, is now streaming across Disney+ platforms in Europe. It explores family tensions through an emigration story inspired by Connaire's personal experiences.
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The film Hamnet, starring Irish actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is expected to secure multiple nominations at the 2026 Academy Awards. Directed by Chloé Zhao, the movie has already earned six Golden Globes nods, signaling strong Oscar potential. Other Irish productions and talents are also in contention across various categories.