A Darker Side of Irish History Gains Hollywood Exposure Through 'Bad Bridgets'
The podcast that has been shedding light on the often-overlooked stories of female Irish emigrants in the US is now set to hit the big screen. Margot Robbie's production company has announced a film based on the podcast, which explores the lives of women who were relegated to the fringes of society due to poverty, abuse, and circumstances.
The story of these women, often referred to as "Bad Bridgets," was born out of two history professors' research into female Irish emigrants in Canada and the US. The academics pored over dusty archives to uncover the lives of impoverished girls and women who were largely erased from historical records. Their book, Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women, has become a bestseller and has inspired a hit podcast.
The film adaptation is set to star Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones as sisters who leave Ireland to escape an abusive father and poverty. The movie will follow their journey into the shadow world of sex workers, thieves, and killers in New York City.
Producer Trevor Birney and director Rich Peppiatt, known for his semi-autobiographical film Kneecap, have optioned the historians' book for the film. Academy Award-winning production designer James Price and costume designer Kate Hawley will be bringing the story to life on screen.
The creators of the podcast are thrilled to see their work being adapted into a feature film. Elaine Farrell, one of the historians behind the project, said that it was an "amazing" piece of news, which had generated numerous messages from fans expressing their excitement. Her collaborator Leanne McCormick noted that they were handing over creative control to Peppiatt, who has proven himself as a skilled storyteller.
The film promises to delve into the darker side of Irish history, one that highlights the struggles and hardships faced by these women. As one historian said, "It wasn't all good wives and mothers and nuns or teachers. There's a slightly darker side." The podcast and book have already sparked conversations about the often-overlooked lives of female Irish emigrants, and this film adaptation is set to bring their stories to a wider audience.
While the historians will continue to research and teach, they can't help but dream of red-carpet glory. As one of them joked, "That's our main concern, you know, what we'll wear for the red carpet." The anticipation surrounding the film's release is building, and fans are eagerly awaiting a glimpse into this lesser-known chapter in Irish history.
The podcast that has been shedding light on the often-overlooked stories of female Irish emigrants in the US is now set to hit the big screen. Margot Robbie's production company has announced a film based on the podcast, which explores the lives of women who were relegated to the fringes of society due to poverty, abuse, and circumstances.
The story of these women, often referred to as "Bad Bridgets," was born out of two history professors' research into female Irish emigrants in Canada and the US. The academics pored over dusty archives to uncover the lives of impoverished girls and women who were largely erased from historical records. Their book, Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women, has become a bestseller and has inspired a hit podcast.
The film adaptation is set to star Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones as sisters who leave Ireland to escape an abusive father and poverty. The movie will follow their journey into the shadow world of sex workers, thieves, and killers in New York City.
Producer Trevor Birney and director Rich Peppiatt, known for his semi-autobiographical film Kneecap, have optioned the historians' book for the film. Academy Award-winning production designer James Price and costume designer Kate Hawley will be bringing the story to life on screen.
The creators of the podcast are thrilled to see their work being adapted into a feature film. Elaine Farrell, one of the historians behind the project, said that it was an "amazing" piece of news, which had generated numerous messages from fans expressing their excitement. Her collaborator Leanne McCormick noted that they were handing over creative control to Peppiatt, who has proven himself as a skilled storyteller.
The film promises to delve into the darker side of Irish history, one that highlights the struggles and hardships faced by these women. As one historian said, "It wasn't all good wives and mothers and nuns or teachers. There's a slightly darker side." The podcast and book have already sparked conversations about the often-overlooked lives of female Irish emigrants, and this film adaptation is set to bring their stories to a wider audience.
While the historians will continue to research and teach, they can't help but dream of red-carpet glory. As one of them joked, "That's our main concern, you know, what we'll wear for the red carpet." The anticipation surrounding the film's release is building, and fans are eagerly awaiting a glimpse into this lesser-known chapter in Irish history.
. I mean, it's already sad enough knowing that women like that existed, no need to make a whole movie out of it 
. Just sayin'.
I mean, as a student, I've always been fascinated by the often-ignored stories of female emigrants from Ireland. It's wild how much more they were affected by poverty and abuse compared to their male counterparts. The fact that it's finally being brought to light on the big screen is kinda amazing 
I can only imagine how nerve-wracking it must be for the historians behind the podcast, handing over creative control to Rich Peppiatt though... fingers crossed he brings justice to these powerful stories 
... I mean, who wouldn't want to see the story of these amazing women brought to life on screen? It's like, so cool that it's finally getting some Hollywood attention after being hidden in all those dusty archives for years. Reminds me of when I was watching 'The Commitments' with my mates back in the day 
... you know, that movie about those Irish lads who formed a band and went on tour? It was like, so iconic. Anyway, this movie's got a great cast and crew behind it, and I'm sure it'll be a wild ride. Can't wait to see how they bring the story of these 'Bad Bridgets' to life! 
I'm not even sure why they're making a movie out of this story. It's like they want to sensationalize these women's lives for the sake of entertainment. I mean, can't we just leave them alone? They've already suffered enough by being relegated to the fringes of society due to poverty and abuse... 
. I mean, I guess it'll be interesting to see how they choose to portray these women's lives on screen, but I'm still skeptical about the whole thing 
Can you imagine walking down 5th Avenue with a bag full of stolen goods? 
And I love how the historians are basically getting their Oscar faces ready for the red carpet - priorities, am I right? 
