Everything to know about Netflix’s new crime saga, ‘Bad Bridgets’
If you like Netflix’s crime catalogue, you’re going to like it even better when you meet the Bad Bridgets in a few.
The historical crime thriller, directed by Rich Peppiatt, is based on history professors Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick’s research project, which they later wrote as a nonfiction book, Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem, and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women, and the Bad Bridget podcast.
Inspired by the true history of real Irish emigrants to New York, Boston, and Toronto in the 19th and 20th centuries, the upcoming movie revisits an era where Irish women often outnumbered Irish men behind bars.
As for the details on the plot, cast, trailer, and release date, here’s a rundown of everything known about Bad Bridgets so far.
What is the plot?
Bad Bridgets is a forthcoming crime drama on Netflix about two sisters who find themselves on a perilous journey to the United States in a desperate attempt to escape their extremely abusive father and their stagnant, in fact, deteriorating socio-economic situation after receiving a mysterious letter. Right after arriving in New York, they run into a group of other Irish women called the “Bridgets,” infamous for causing chaos in the city.
Before they realise it, the sisters find themselves deeply interwoven in the world of Bridgets, where chaos, mayhem, and crime follow at every step.
Who is in the cast and crew?
Netflix has pulled up with a star-studded cast for Bad Bridgets, led by Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver. Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, Domhnall Gleeson, Himesh Patel, Niamh Algar, and Simone Kirby round out the A-list ensemble.
BAFTA winner Rich Peppiatt serves as the director, writer, and producer for the movie. Additionally, LuckyChap and Coup d’Etat will produce. The creative team also includes Peppiatt’s Kneecap collaborator and fellow BAFTA winner Ryan Kernaghan as cinematographer, James Price as production designer, Kate Hawley as costume designer, and Cait Collins as executive producer.
Is there a trailer?
Unfortunately, a trailer for Bad Bridgets is not available at the moment. Check back later for more information.
When does Bad Bridgets release on Netflix?
Similarly, Netflix has yet to reveal the release window of Bad Bridgets, which is set to kick-start production in Northern Ireland and Ireland soon. So, stay tuned for further updates!