Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan Join Rich Peppiatt’s ‘Bad Bridgets’
Netflix expands the cast of 'Bad Bridgets,' an Irish period thriller directed by Rich Peppiatt, adding stars Colin Farrell and Steve Coogan.
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Colin Farrell and Steve Coogan joined the cast of Netflix's Irish period thriller "Bad Bridgets", alongside other notable actors including Alison Oliver, Charlie Heaton, and Domhnall Gleeson. The series, directed by Rich Peppiatt, was announced to begin filming across the island of Ireland with a stacked cast.
The story has quieted without further updates on production or release.
Epilogue added 92d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Netflix is assembling a high-profile cast for the Irish period thriller 'Bad Bridgets.' Colin Farrell and Steve Coogan have joined the production, which is directed by Rich Peppiatt. Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and Yahoo emphasizes that the cast also includes Charlie Heaton, Domhnall Gleeson, Emilia Jones, and Alison Oliver.
Further updates are expected as Netflix continues to promote the project and provide more details on the unruly world of the production.
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The obvious questions
Who is directing 'Bad Bridgets'?
The film is being directed by Rich Peppiatt.
Which actors have joined the cast?
The cast includes Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, Domhnall Gleeson, Emilia Jones, and Alison Oliver.
What is the genre and platform for the project?
It is an Irish period thriller being produced for Netflix.
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