Harsh Vardhan
Bill Nighy and Maisie Williams are heading to Ireland this October! The filming of Morgan Matthews’ road movie ‘500 Miles’ will start in Dublin and Kerry, Ireland, on October 14 and conclude on November 20. The film’s cast also includes Roman Griffin Davis. Malcolm Campbell penned the screenplay.
The film, billed as a “thrilling road movie filled with heart, wit, and wonder,” revolves around a fractured family that must reunite when 16-year-old Finn and his energetic younger brother Charlie flee their troubled home in England, setting off on a journey to find their estranged grandfather on Ireland’s rugged and beautiful west coast. Nighy will take on the role of the grandfather, while Williams will play Kait, a lively street artist who becomes part of the adventurous journey across the sea and land. Davis will portray Finn.
Matthews often crafts films that center on children in challenging environments. His latest project, ‘The Railway Children Return,’ follows a group of children who are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during World War II, where they meet a young soldier far from home. He also directed the documentary ‘Williams,’ which delves into the life of Sir Frank Williams and chronicles the remarkable journey of the Williams Formula 1 team from its founding to the present day.
‘Game of Thrones’ star Williams recently portrayed Catherine Dior in ‘The New Look,’ a series that delves into the rise of Christian Dior as he overtakes Coco Chanel and revitalizes the world with his iconic influence on beauty and fashion. In FX’s biographical series ‘Pistol,’ which centers on the English band Sex Pistols, she played Jordan. Williams’ other notable credits include ‘Gen: Lock’ and ‘The Owners.’
Nighy appeared in Arkasha Stevenson’s horror film ‘The First Omen‘ as Cardinal Lawrence. The film revolves around a woman who begins to question her faith upon discovering a horrifying conspiracy to give birth to an evil incarnate in Rome. The actor portrayed Mal in ‘The Beautiful Game,’ a movie that revolves around Mal’s efforts to win The Homeless World Cup for England. He is also set to appear as Dr. L in the upcoming series ‘Lazarus.’ Additionally, Nighy’s other forthcoming project, ‘Joy,’ explores the story of three pioneering individuals—a nurse, a scientist, and a surgeon—who face significant opposition in their quest to achieve the world’s first test tube baby, Louise Joy Brown.
Davis rose to fame with his performance as Jojo in ‘Jojo Rabbit.’ He has since appeared in ‘Silent Night,’ in which he played Art. The film centers on Nell (Keira Knightley), Simon (Matthew Goode), and their three sons, who are preparing to host a seemingly ideal Christmas gathering with friends and family, only to face the grim reality that everyone is doomed to die.
‘Bad Sisters,’ a comedy-drama series that centers on familial relationships, is set against the backdrop of Dublin. Another recent project filmed in the city, ‘The Quiet Girl,’ tells the story of a neglected girl who is sent away from her troubled family. Meanwhile, Kerry previously hosted the shooting of major franchise films such as ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ and ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.’
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