A US film studio has greenlit a movie based on a popular podcast about Irish women who turned to crime in 19th-century America. The project will be directed by Rich Peppiatt, known for his work on the semi-autobiographical film Kneecap, and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones as sisters who leave Ireland due to poverty and abuse before entering New York's shadowy world of "Bad Bridgets".
The podcast and accompanying book focus on Irish women whose stories often got lost in history due to their involvement with crime. From sex workers to pickpockets, these women defied societal expectations and broke the law. Their tales have captivated fans of the book and podcast, who are excited about the possibility of seeing this side of Irish emigrant life on screen.
The film's directors will work closely with Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, to bring the Bad Bridget project to life. Historian Elaine Farrell says that while she is trusting in the directors' vision, she will have some input on set to ensure that her and collaborator Leanne McCormick's research remains faithful.
The original academic project aimed to break free from conventional narratives about female Irish emigrants, who were often seen as respectable homemakers. The book exposed a darker side of these women - they comprised 86% of the female prison population in New York at one point, with many getting caught up in sex work and crime due to desperation.
The Bad Bridget project highlights individual stories like Ellen Price's infamous appearance in court while drunk, Margaret Brown's attempt to escape from a Chicago prison by tying bedsheets together, and Lizzie Halliday's murder convictions. The film will explore these stories as well as the lives of other women who made headlines for their crimes.
Fans are eager to see this lesser-known chapter of Irish emigrant history come alive on screen. Historian Elaine Farrell said: "It wasn't all good wives and mothers... We love that we can see their strong attitudes and defiance." While there is excitement about the film's production, both historians will remain focused on their research work.
In a new era of period dramas, it seems like this lesser-known chapter in Irish-American history may finally get the recognition it deserves.
The podcast and accompanying book focus on Irish women whose stories often got lost in history due to their involvement with crime. From sex workers to pickpockets, these women defied societal expectations and broke the law. Their tales have captivated fans of the book and podcast, who are excited about the possibility of seeing this side of Irish emigrant life on screen.
The film's directors will work closely with Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, to bring the Bad Bridget project to life. Historian Elaine Farrell says that while she is trusting in the directors' vision, she will have some input on set to ensure that her and collaborator Leanne McCormick's research remains faithful.
The original academic project aimed to break free from conventional narratives about female Irish emigrants, who were often seen as respectable homemakers. The book exposed a darker side of these women - they comprised 86% of the female prison population in New York at one point, with many getting caught up in sex work and crime due to desperation.
The Bad Bridget project highlights individual stories like Ellen Price's infamous appearance in court while drunk, Margaret Brown's attempt to escape from a Chicago prison by tying bedsheets together, and Lizzie Halliday's murder convictions. The film will explore these stories as well as the lives of other women who made headlines for their crimes.
Fans are eager to see this lesser-known chapter of Irish emigrant history come alive on screen. Historian Elaine Farrell said: "It wasn't all good wives and mothers... We love that we can see their strong attitudes and defiance." While there is excitement about the film's production, both historians will remain focused on their research work.
In a new era of period dramas, it seems like this lesser-known chapter in Irish-American history may finally get the recognition it deserves.
! It's crazy how often their stories get lost in history and overshadowed by more traditional narratives about female emigrants. The Bad Bridget project is like, totally changing the game and shedding some much-needed light on these amazing Irish women who defied societal expectations and broke free from the norm 
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. It's so important for us to see more diverse perspectives and histories being told, especially those that highlight women who weren't always seen as 'respectable' or 'good wives'. These women were actually strong, fierce, and defiant, and it's time we start celebrating their stories 
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. It's about time we see more stories about women who broke free from societal expectations and lived life on their own terms. These "Bad Bridgets" were total pioneers, you know? I mean, 86% of the female prison population in New York at one point? That's wild 
. And it's amazing that they're getting the recognition they deserve now. Can't wait to see Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones bring these strong women to life on screen 
. I've been listening to the podcast too, and it's so interesting to hear their stories and learn more about this lesser-known chapter of Irish-American history 
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! I'm intrigued by the concept of exploring the darker side of Irish emigrant women who defied societal expectations and broke the law. It's about time we see more stories like this on screen - it's not just the traditional "good wives and mothers" narrative that we need to explore, but also the complexities and challenges faced by these women. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones are great choices for the lead roles, they both have proven their acting chops in various projects 
, I'm so hyped about this movie deal!!! It's about time we see some real-life stories of Irish women who broke free from societal norms and defied expectations 
It's gonna be so interesting to see how it all comes together on screen. I'm all for this project, and I hope it gets made ASAP 
. The Bad Bridget sisters' story is one we need to hear more about! 
. Margot Robbie is definitely the right person behind this project - she's always pushing boundaries with her LuckyChap productions 
. And can't wait to see Daisy and Emilia bring those sisters to life on screen, they're so talented actresses 
, can't we just read the books or listen to the podcasts already? 
i mean, don't get me wrong, the stories of these women are fascinating and their stories deserve to be told, but do we really need a Hollywood film? 
it's always the same old thing - sanitized, watered down versions that barely scratch the surface of what actually happened. can't they just keep it real for once? 
. It's time we give these strong-willed women the spotlight they deserve 
I'm so stoked to hear that the Bad Bridget project is moving forward! It's amazing how often we're told about the "good wives and mothers" of Ireland, but what about the women who defied societal expectations and took a different path? 
. And the fact that they're being portrayed as strong and defiant, not just as "bad girls" or stereotypes, is like totally refreshing 
The podcast has been a game-changer for me in learning about these women's stories, so it'll be amazing to see them brought to life in such an impactful way. Bring on this period drama - I'm HOOKED!!! 
i love that the film is trying to humanize these characters instead of just making them villains... its also cool that historians will be involved in the production process, gotta make sure they get the facts right 
anyway, can't wait to see how the film does justice to their stories, fingers crossed it's a total game-changer 
I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a movie about 19th-century Irish women who got bored with being oppressed and decided to become a little bit naughty? Like, it's not like that didn't already happen in, oh, every other period drama. But seriously though, I'm down for some underdog stories about women who broke the rules and lived life on their own terms. And if Margot Robbie is attached to this project, I'm even more stoked – she always seems to bring a bit of sass and attitude to her roles.
I'm intrigued to see how this film will tackle these stories without sanitizing them or making it too sanitized for mainstream audiences.
These stories are so fascinating and I'm sure they'll be riveting to watch.