Jason Isaacs, Colin Morgan and Jess Barden attached to star.
Sony Pictures International Productions has acquired UK and Ireland rights to Iain Softley’s dark comedy thriller The Dead Spit Of Kelly, which worldwide sales agent Myriad Pictures will continue to discuss with buyers at the virtual EFM next week.
Jason Isaacs, Colin Morgan and Jess Barden are attached to star for Grand Pictures and Forthcoming Films.
Softley will direct the UK-Ireland dark comedy from a screenplay by Johnny Ferguson set in turn-of-the-century Dublin where a diligent taxidermist Murphy (Morgan) is tormented by his boss, the vile and volatile Kelly...
Sony Pictures International Productions has acquired UK and Ireland rights to Iain Softley’s dark comedy thriller The Dead Spit Of Kelly, which worldwide sales agent Myriad Pictures will continue to discuss with buyers at the virtual EFM next week.
Jason Isaacs, Colin Morgan and Jess Barden are attached to star for Grand Pictures and Forthcoming Films.
Softley will direct the UK-Ireland dark comedy from a screenplay by Johnny Ferguson set in turn-of-the-century Dublin where a diligent taxidermist Murphy (Morgan) is tormented by his boss, the vile and volatile Kelly...
- 2/25/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Iain Softley to direct dark comedy from screenplay by Johnny Ferguson.
Jessica Barden, star of Netflix series The End Of The F***ing World and a former Screen Star of Tomorrow, has joined Jason Isaacs on The Dead Spit Of Kelly, one of several sales titles that Myriad Pictures is bringing to the Efm in Berlin.
Iain Softley will direct the UK-Ireland dark comedy from a screenplay by Johnny Ferguson set in turn-of-the-century Dublin where a diligent taxidermist Murphy (Colin Morgan) is tormented by his boss, the vile and volatile Kelly (Isaacs).
Fast-rising Barden, a Screen Star of Tomorrow 2015 and former...
Jessica Barden, star of Netflix series The End Of The F***ing World and a former Screen Star of Tomorrow, has joined Jason Isaacs on The Dead Spit Of Kelly, one of several sales titles that Myriad Pictures is bringing to the Efm in Berlin.
Iain Softley will direct the UK-Ireland dark comedy from a screenplay by Johnny Ferguson set in turn-of-the-century Dublin where a diligent taxidermist Murphy (Colin Morgan) is tormented by his boss, the vile and volatile Kelly (Isaacs).
Fast-rising Barden, a Screen Star of Tomorrow 2015 and former...
- 2/11/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Inkheart’s Iain Softley to direct based on Flann O’Brien short story.
Jason Isaacs, Colin Morgan and Jim Broadbent will star in UK-Ireland black comedy The Dead Spit Of Kelly, which Myriad Pictures has introduced to worldwide buyers here.
Iain Softley will direct from Johnny Ferguson’s adaptation of the short story by Irish writer Flann O’Brien about a taxidermist (Morgan) who kills his cruel boss (Isaacs) and uses his skills to wear the dead man’s skin and live a double life.
The film is a co-production between Grand Pictures (Dark Lies The Island) and Forthcoming Films...
Jason Isaacs, Colin Morgan and Jim Broadbent will star in UK-Ireland black comedy The Dead Spit Of Kelly, which Myriad Pictures has introduced to worldwide buyers here.
Iain Softley will direct from Johnny Ferguson’s adaptation of the short story by Irish writer Flann O’Brien about a taxidermist (Morgan) who kills his cruel boss (Isaacs) and uses his skills to wear the dead man’s skin and live a double life.
The film is a co-production between Grand Pictures (Dark Lies The Island) and Forthcoming Films...
- 11/8/2019
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The Awakening producer boards dark comedy adapted by the late Johnny Ferguson.
UK producer Sarah Curtis (The Awakening) of Forthcoming Films has boarded an adaptation of celebrated twentieth century Irish writer Flann O’Brien’s darkly comedic story The Dead Spit Of Kelly about a taxidermist who kills his boss and then dons his skin to hide the crime.
“It’s a very unusual story,” said Irish producer Michael Garland of Grand Pictures who initiated the project, which is based on a screenplay by the late writer Johnny Ferguson (Gangster No.1).
“We’ll be looking to use the Irish...
UK producer Sarah Curtis (The Awakening) of Forthcoming Films has boarded an adaptation of celebrated twentieth century Irish writer Flann O’Brien’s darkly comedic story The Dead Spit Of Kelly about a taxidermist who kills his boss and then dons his skin to hide the crime.
“It’s a very unusual story,” said Irish producer Michael Garland of Grand Pictures who initiated the project, which is based on a screenplay by the late writer Johnny Ferguson (Gangster No.1).
“We’ll be looking to use the Irish...
- 6/16/2016
- ScreenDaily
Principal photography as begun on Jim Sheridan's The Secret Scripture, with shooting taking place in Dublin, Wicklow, and Sligo. Production is due to wrap on March 6th. Adapted from Sebastian Barry's novel of the same name, an all star cast, including Eric Bana, Rooney Mara, Theo Jame, Aidan Turner, and Jack Reynor, bring the story of a one hundred year old woman recounting the details of her extended stay at a mental hospital to life, with a script from Sheridan and the late Johnny Ferguson. The Secret Scripture is expected to be released later this year.
- 1/13/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
The Secret Scripture
Director: Jim Sheridan// Writers: Johnny Ferguson, Jim Sheridan
In light of his recent titles, it’s hard to forget that Jim Sheridan started out with My Left Foot back in 1989, and went on to work with Daniel Day-Lewis in two more superb roles. In 2004, Sheridan saw a resurgence with the success of In America, but a string of intriguing choices afterwards all seemed to fail, including the 50 cent headlined Get Rich or Die Tryin’, an unwise remake of Susanne Bier’s Brothers, and a supernatural thriller that was subjected to studio interference, Dream House. We’re thinking The Secret Scripture, based on the novel by Sebastian Barry and set to film in Ireland, will be a comeback worth anticipating, as it features a strong cast led by Rooney Mara. The film’s focus is a woman and her diary during an extended stay at a mental hospital.
Director: Jim Sheridan// Writers: Johnny Ferguson, Jim Sheridan
In light of his recent titles, it’s hard to forget that Jim Sheridan started out with My Left Foot back in 1989, and went on to work with Daniel Day-Lewis in two more superb roles. In 2004, Sheridan saw a resurgence with the success of In America, but a string of intriguing choices afterwards all seemed to fail, including the 50 cent headlined Get Rich or Die Tryin’, an unwise remake of Susanne Bier’s Brothers, and a supernatural thriller that was subjected to studio interference, Dream House. We’re thinking The Secret Scripture, based on the novel by Sebastian Barry and set to film in Ireland, will be a comeback worth anticipating, as it features a strong cast led by Rooney Mara. The film’s focus is a woman and her diary during an extended stay at a mental hospital.
- 1/5/2015
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Exclusive: Relativity Studios has acquired Us rights from Ferndale Films and Jim Sheridan to The Secret Scripture, which Voltage Pictures has come on to sell internationally at Afm.
Sheridan will commence production in December on the film starring Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave, Eric Bana, Jack Reynor and Theo James.
The Secret Scripture centres on an Irishwoman wrongly branded a nymphomaniac who is sent to a mental hospital where she spends the rest of her life awaiting the arrival of the unborn son she was accused of killing.
Johnny Ferguson and Sheridan adapted the postwar story based on the novel of the same name by Sebastian Barry.
Noel Pearson of Ferndale Films is the producer. Ingenious Senior Film Fund, the Irish Film Board and European Media Fund are the joint financiers.
Sheridan will commence production in December on the film starring Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave, Eric Bana, Jack Reynor and Theo James.
The Secret Scripture centres on an Irishwoman wrongly branded a nymphomaniac who is sent to a mental hospital where she spends the rest of her life awaiting the arrival of the unborn son she was accused of killing.
Johnny Ferguson and Sheridan adapted the postwar story based on the novel of the same name by Sebastian Barry.
Noel Pearson of Ferndale Films is the producer. Ingenious Senior Film Fund, the Irish Film Board and European Media Fund are the joint financiers.
- 11/5/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
• Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to play the title role in The Black Phantom, replacing Jamie Foxx, who left the project due to scheduling conflicts. Jackson would join Kevin Hart in Screen Gems’ action comedy, which is being directed by Tim Story. The film follows a hit man (Hart) who strikes an unlikely partnership with the hit man hired to kill him, The Black Phantom. Dave Lease and Megan Hinds wrote the script. Will Packer and Will Gluck will produce. [Deadline]
• Lee Pace (Guardians of the Galaxy) will star in the sci-fi thriller Prisoners of War, replacing Alex Russell (Chronicle...
• Lee Pace (Guardians of the Galaxy) will star in the sci-fi thriller Prisoners of War, replacing Alex Russell (Chronicle...
- 8/7/2014
- by C. Molly Smith
- EW - Inside Movies
Eric Bana, Theo James and Jack Reynor are said to be in talks to join The Secret Scripture.
The film, an adaptation of Sebastian Barry's novel about a woman's stay at a mental hospital, has already signed Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave and Jeremy Irons.
Variety reports that Bana will play a rebellious doctor responsible for viewing the case of Roseanne (Mara), while James stars as the local Catholic priest. Reynor will play Mara's love interest and a member of the British army.
The film is directed by Jim Sheridan and produced by Noel Pearson, with Johnny Ferguson writing the script.
The project has been through a number of crew changes, with Jessica Chastain originally attached to play Roseanne and Thaddeus O'Sullivan previously slated to direct.
The Secret Scripture is due for release in 2015.
The film, an adaptation of Sebastian Barry's novel about a woman's stay at a mental hospital, has already signed Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave and Jeremy Irons.
Variety reports that Bana will play a rebellious doctor responsible for viewing the case of Roseanne (Mara), while James stars as the local Catholic priest. Reynor will play Mara's love interest and a member of the British army.
The film is directed by Jim Sheridan and produced by Noel Pearson, with Johnny Ferguson writing the script.
The project has been through a number of crew changes, with Jessica Chastain originally attached to play Roseanne and Thaddeus O'Sullivan previously slated to direct.
The Secret Scripture is due for release in 2015.
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
• Tommy Lee Jones is joining Kevin Costner and Gary Oldman in Criminal. Ariel Vromen is directing the thriller from Millenium Films, which tells the story of a prison inmate who is implanted with a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets, and skills with the hope that he will stop a diabolical plot. Jones will play a neuroscientist who transplants said intelligence. Douglas Cook and David Weisberg wrote the script. Chris Bender, J.C. Spink, and Matt O’Toole will produce. [THR]
• Rooney Mara is heading to The Secret Scripture, which will be directed by Jim Sheridan. The drama follows a 100-year-old woman,...
• Rooney Mara is heading to The Secret Scripture, which will be directed by Jim Sheridan. The drama follows a 100-year-old woman,...
- 7/24/2014
- by C. Molly Smith
- EW - Inside Movies
Exclusive: After wrapping Joe Wright’s Pan picture in London, Rooney Mara will head for the Jim Sheridan-helmed The Secret Scripture. The drama, about a 100-year-old woman named Roseanne who recounts her life in mental institutions in a secret memoir, is gearing up for a September shoot in Ireland. Jessica Chastain was previously attached to star alongside Vanessa Redgrave, but now Mara will play the younger Roseanne, who survives a traumatic childhood only to see her life utterly changed by a vindictive Catholic priest. Pic reunites Sheridan with his My Left Foot producer Noel Pearson and is adapted by Johnny Ferguson […]...
- 7/23/2014
- Deadline
Exclusive: Irish Film Board to back productions including Jim Sheridan’s The Secret Scripture and Tomato Red.
The Irish Film Board is to back productions from Juanita Wilson, Jim Sheridan, Julien Temple and Aisling Walsh in its latest round of funding decisions.
Noel Pearson (My Left Foot) is producing The Secret Scripture, which was announced in Berlin, with Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave attached, being sold by Voltage Pictures.
It has received this round’s biggest commitment of €600,000 ($820,000). In The Name Of The Father and My Left Foot’s Sheridan is now lined up to direct.
Johnny Ferguson’s adaptation of Sebastian Barry’s novel centres on the relationship between a 100-year-old woman who has been in a mental hospital for half her life and the psychiatrist who tries to understand why she is there. Production is due to get underway later this year.
Octagon Films production Tomato Red from writer-director Wilson (As If I Am Not There) has received...
The Irish Film Board is to back productions from Juanita Wilson, Jim Sheridan, Julien Temple and Aisling Walsh in its latest round of funding decisions.
Noel Pearson (My Left Foot) is producing The Secret Scripture, which was announced in Berlin, with Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave attached, being sold by Voltage Pictures.
It has received this round’s biggest commitment of €600,000 ($820,000). In The Name Of The Father and My Left Foot’s Sheridan is now lined up to direct.
Johnny Ferguson’s adaptation of Sebastian Barry’s novel centres on the relationship between a 100-year-old woman who has been in a mental hospital for half her life and the psychiatrist who tries to understand why she is there. Production is due to get underway later this year.
Octagon Films production Tomato Red from writer-director Wilson (As If I Am Not There) has received...
- 5/19/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
The Cobbler
Dustin Hoffman and Steve Buscemi have joined the cast of Tom McCarthy's currently filming, off-beat drama "The Cobbler".
Adam Sandler plays a shoe repairman in New York who integrates himself into the lives of the people whose footwear he fixes. Dan Stevens and Method Man also star. [Source: The Wrap]
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
Robert Patrick, Madison Davenport, Brandon Soo Hoo and Eiza González have scored supporting roles in the ten-episode serialized drama series adaptation of "From Dusk Till Dawn" for the El Rey Network.
The first three will play the Fuller family, while González plays the stripper Santánico Pandemonium. The quartet join the already announced D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Jesse Garcia and Don Johnson. [Source: El Rey Network]
The Secret Scripture
Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave are set to play the younger and older versions of the lead character in a film adaptation of Sebastian Barry's award winning "The Secret Scripture.
Dustin Hoffman and Steve Buscemi have joined the cast of Tom McCarthy's currently filming, off-beat drama "The Cobbler".
Adam Sandler plays a shoe repairman in New York who integrates himself into the lives of the people whose footwear he fixes. Dan Stevens and Method Man also star. [Source: The Wrap]
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
Robert Patrick, Madison Davenport, Brandon Soo Hoo and Eiza González have scored supporting roles in the ten-episode serialized drama series adaptation of "From Dusk Till Dawn" for the El Rey Network.
The first three will play the Fuller family, while González plays the stripper Santánico Pandemonium. The quartet join the already announced D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Jesse Garcia and Don Johnson. [Source: El Rey Network]
The Secret Scripture
Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave are set to play the younger and older versions of the lead character in a film adaptation of Sebastian Barry's award winning "The Secret Scripture.
- 11/18/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
While we haven't seen much of Jessica Chastain on the big screen in 2013, she's been no less busy. She's already got the two picture "The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby His & Hers" in the bag, Liv Ullman's "Miss Julie" has wrapped and she's currently in the midst of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar." And continuing to mix up the projects she takes on, it looks like Chastain's next movie will be a drama that finds her returning to Ireland. Producer Noel Pearson ("My Left Foot," "Dancing at Lughnasa") has revealed that Chastain and legend Vanessa Redgrave will star in the adaptation of Sebastian Barry's award winning "The Secret Scripture." The late Johnny Ferguson ("Gangster No. 1") penned the story about a 100-year-old mental patient whose decision to investigate her past shakes loose some troubling memories. Chastain and Redgrave will play the younger and older version of the the lead character. Here's the...
- 11/16/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
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