Margot Robbie's production company has announced a film adaptation of a book and podcast about female Irish emigrants who turned to crime in 19th-century New York. The story follows two sisters who leave Ireland after an abusive father and poverty-stricken home, only to find themselves entangled in the shadowy world of "Bad Bridgets" - sex workers, thieves, drunkards, and killers.
The film will be directed by Rich Peppiatt, known for his semi-autobiographical film Kneecap, and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones as the sisters. The Oscar-winning production designer James Price and costume designer Kate Hawley are set to work on the project. The screenplay is currently being written.
A two-year-old podcast launched in 2022 has found an unlikely success with its portrayal of female Irish emigrants who fell into crime during their time in New York. It highlights a lesser-known chapter of history, where women were often marginalized and erased from historical records.
According to the historians behind the book, the project started as a trawl through dusty archives for research on female Irish emigrants in Canada and the US. They discovered that women made up 86% of the female prison population in New York during this time period, with just over half being Irish.
The podcast has found an enthusiastic audience among fans of the book who value learning about the lesser-known side of Irish emigrant history. The historians behind the project expressed excitement but also acknowledged the challenge of seeing their research translated into a film.
The film will be directed by Rich Peppiatt, known for his semi-autobiographical film Kneecap, and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones as the sisters. The Oscar-winning production designer James Price and costume designer Kate Hawley are set to work on the project. The screenplay is currently being written.
A two-year-old podcast launched in 2022 has found an unlikely success with its portrayal of female Irish emigrants who fell into crime during their time in New York. It highlights a lesser-known chapter of history, where women were often marginalized and erased from historical records.
According to the historians behind the book, the project started as a trawl through dusty archives for research on female Irish emigrants in Canada and the US. They discovered that women made up 86% of the female prison population in New York during this time period, with just over half being Irish.
The podcast has found an enthusiastic audience among fans of the book who value learning about the lesser-known side of Irish emigrant history. The historians behind the project expressed excitement but also acknowledged the challenge of seeing their research translated into a film.
its like, finally someone is bringin attention 2 the amazin stories of female Irish emigrants who had 2 turn 2 crime in 19th century NY 
i mean we all no about the guys who came 2 America lookin 4 gold, but what bout the gals? 
its like they sayd, women made up 86% of the female prison population lol, thats crazy! 
I think this movie will be so much more than just a crime drama, its gonna be a powerful statement about how women were marginalized and erased from history 
. I mean, 86% of women in NY prisons were Irish? Mind blown! And to think it's gonna be a gritty drama with two amazing actresses playing the lead roles... can't wait to see Daisy and Emilia slay their characters on screen 
this sounds like a dark horse hit, female Irish crime dramas are on the rise and margot robbie's production company is getting in on it 
I can imagine how hard it must be for those women, fleeing an abusive home only to find themselves in such dark situations... it's heartbreaking 
But at the same time, it's also a testament to their strength and resilience. I love that the podcast has brought this lesser-known chapter of history to life, shedding light on the struggles these women faced 
. I mean, I've never really heard of these women before, so it's cool that someone's making something about them. It's crazy to think that they were making up 86% of the female prison population in New York back then - that's just wild 
The whole "Bad Bridgets" vibe just screams gritty drama to me, which I'm totally here for! 
, and now people are gonna get all fascinated with the "Bad Bridgets" or whatever... meanwhile, did you know that 86% of female prisoners in New York during the 19th century were Irish? like, what about the other 14%? don't wanna hear their stories, right? 
its so cool that its gonna be based on the true story of female irish emigrants who turned to crime in nyc its like, such an underrepresented topic but so fascinating! 
It's a reminder that history ain't just about the winners or the famous folks – it's about the everyday people who made their own way in the face of adversity. Can't wait to see how this film brings all these complex threads together! 
what i love about this project is that it sheds light on the often-marginalized history of female irish emigrants - they're not just known for their dancing or pubs, but also for their resilience and resourcefulness 
that's wild. and the fact that it's a sister story is just too good - two sisters, on the other hand side of the world, struggling with abuse and poverty, then getting sucked into this dark world... it sounds like a total rollercoaster ride. i'm dying to know how they're gonna bring all these stories together on screen! 
but also kinda nervous about seeing it come to life on screen?