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Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan and Domhnall Gleeson to Star in Netflix’s Period Thriller “Bad Bridgets”
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Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan and Domhnall Gleeson to Star in Netflix’s Period Thriller “Bad Bridgets”

Netflix has lined up an ensemble cast for “Bad Bridgets,” a period thriller directed by Rich Peppiatt, with Himesh Patel, Niamh Algar, Simone Kirby, Emilia Jones, and Alison Oliver also joining.

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Netflix announced on June 30 that “Bad Bridgets,” a period thriller, will feature an expanded cast including Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, and Domhnall Gleeson. The streaming service framed the project as a new Irish-set story from writer-director Rich Peppiatt.

Peppiatt, whose recent work includes “Kneecap,” will direct “Bad Bridgets,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet also reported that the film is inspired by a history book about Irish women emigrants, tying the project to a specific historical reference point rather than a wholly original backstory.

The announcement further included Himesh Patel, Niamh Algar, and Simone Kirby as cast members, expanding the ensemble announced with Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver. With multiple performers added at once, Netflix and the production team appear to be building out major roles for an early stage of the project’s public rollout.

While Netflix did not outline specific plot points in the announcement, the “period thriller” description indicates the production will be staged in a historical setting, consistent with the project’s stated inspiration from historical material about Irish women who left Ireland. As such, the film’s creative emphasis is expected to connect the genre framework of suspense with its historical starting point.

“Bad Bridgets” is positioned as an Irish revenge movie, The Hollywood Reporter reported, with Peppiatt attached as the director. The outlet’s reporting did not provide additional details on character arcs, production dates, or the scope of the film’s timeline, so those items are not included in this account.

For audiences and industry observers, the cast selections reflect a mix of international star power and actors known for character-driven roles, including Farrell and Gleeson, alongside performers such as Coogan, Heaton, Patel, Algar, Kirby, Jones, and Oliver. The project also connects Netflix’s continuing investment in feature film slates with a wave of Irish-language and Irish-influenced storytelling that has found prominence with global streaming audiences.

Why It Matters

  • The ensemble cast and established director attachment report Netflix’s emphasis on high-profile feature projects for global subscribers.
  • By drawing from historical material about Irish women emigrants, “Bad Bridgets” could bring that subject matter to a wider mainstream audience.
  • As a period revenge thriller, the production suggests Netflix is continuing to invest in genre-driven storytelling while tying it to a defined historical reference.
  • The expanded cast announcement can affect downstream scheduling, casting of supporting roles, and production planning as projects move toward principal photography.

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Key Facts

  • Netflix announced that it is developing “Bad Bridgets,” described as an Irish period thriller.
  • The project will star Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, and Domhnall Gleeson.
  • Additional cast members announced include Himesh Patel, Niamh Algar, Simone Kirby, Emilia Jones, and Alison Oliver.
  • Rich Peppiatt, known for directing “Kneecap,” is attached to direct “Bad Bridgets.”
  • The film is described as being inspired by a history book about Irish women emigrants.