The Secret Scripture (film)
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| Directed by | Jim Sheridan |
| Produced by | Noel Pearson |
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| Music by | Brian Byrne |
| Cinematography | Mikhail Krichman |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
The Secret Scripture is an upcoming Irish film, directed by Jim Sheridan, from a screenplay by Sheridan and Johnny Ferguson, which is based on the 2008 novel of the same name The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry. The film stars Vanessa Redgrave, Rooney Mara, Eric Bana, Theo James and Jack Reynor.
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Plot
A woman keeps a diary of her stay at a mental hospital.
Cast
- Vanessa Redgrave as Old Roseanne McNulty
- Rooney Mara as Young Roseanna McNulty
- Eric Bana as Dr. William Gene
- Theo James as Father Gaunt
- Jack Reynor as Michael Eneas
- Susan Lynch as Nurse
- Antony Acheampong
Production
In January 2014, it was revealed that Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave had been cast in the film, with Noel Pearson producing the film, and Thaddeus O'Sullivan directing the film from a screenplay by Johnny Ferguson.[1] In March 2014, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Jeremy Irons, were cast in the film.[2] In July 2014, it was revealed that Rooney Mara had been cast in the film, replacing Chastain with Jim Sheridan replacing O'Sullivan as director.[3] In August 2014, it was revealed that Theo James, Eric Bana, Jack Reynor were in talks to co-star in the film.[4]
Filming
Filming was originally slated to begin in May and September 2014.[5][6] Principal photography began on January 13, 2015, and concluded on March 6.[7] During production of the film, Rooney Mara, Theo James, Eric Bana, Susan Lynch, Antony Acheampong and Vanessa Redgrave, were spotted filming.[8][9][10]
Post-production
In August 2015, it was revealed that Brian Byrne had composed the score for the film.[11]
Release
In February 2014, Voltage Pictures began selling distribution rights to the film at the Berlin Film Festival.[12] In November 2014, Relativity Media acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[13] In January 2016, the first image of Rooney Mara and Jack Reynor was released.[14] In May 2016, Sheridan announced the film had been removed from Relativity Media, and it would be sold to a different distributor.[15]
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