Netflix to Release Historical Drama 'Bad Bridgets' Globally
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Netflix will release the film 'Bad Bridgets' globally. The historical drama, starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver, is inspired by a book about Irish emigrant women and is set to film in Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2026.
Facts First
- Netflix will release the film 'Bad Bridgets' globally
- Stars Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver, who replaced Daisy Edgar-Jones
- Inspired by the book 'Bad Bridget: Crime, Mayhem, and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women' by Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick
- Set in 19th-century Ireland and New York, following sisters escaping poverty and an abusive father
- Produced by Margot Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment and Rich Peppiatt's Coup d’Etat Films
What Happened
Netflix has acquired global rights to the film 'Bad Bridgets'. The film package was launched to international buyers at the American Film Market (AFM) by FilmNation, with WME Independent representing it in the U.S. The project is being produced by LuckyChap Entertainment, Margot Robbie's production company, alongside Coup d’Etat Films, the banner of writer-director Rich Peppiatt and producer Trevor Birney, which launched in 2024. Peppiatt and Birney optioned the source book in 2025.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy historical dramas with strong female leads, this film may be added to your Netflix watchlist. The involvement of an Oscar-winning production designer and a noted costume designer suggests a high production value that could make for compelling viewing. The project's development with support from Queens University, Belfast, indicates a level of historical research that may provide an authentic portrayal of its subject matter.
What's Next
Filming for 'Bad Bridgets' is scheduled to take place in Northern Ireland and Ireland later in 2026. The film's release date on Netflix has not yet been announced.