Saipan (film)

Saipan
Directed byGlenn Leyburn
Lisa Barros D’Sa
Screenplay byPaul Fraser
Produced by
  • Macdara Kelleher
  • John Keville
  • Trevor Birney
  • Oliver Butler
Starring
Production
companies
  • Wild Atlantic Pictures
  • Fine Point Films
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Ireland
LanguageEnglish

Saipan is an upcoming sports film about the Republic of Ireland national football team in the lead up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, starring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke as Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane respectively.

Premise

On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy.[1]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa from a script by Paul Fraser. It is produced by Macdara Kelleher and John Keville for Wild Atlantic Pictures along with Trevor Birney and Oliver Butler for Fine Point Films.[2] It is made in association with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen.[3]

In July 2024, Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke were cast in the roles of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and Ireland captain Roy Keane.[4] Jack Hickey joined the cast as Niall Quinn the following month.[5] Harriet Cains was cast as Keane's wife Theresa.[6]

Principal photography began in Belfast in August 2024.[7] Additional filming took place in Dublin, with the role of Keane's dog, Triggs, being played by Misty the labrador. [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Coates, Tom (July 29, 2024). "Saipan film: Barnsley legend Mick McCarthy to be played by Steve Coogan in movie about Roy Keane spat". Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Ritman, Alex (July 29, 2024). "Steve Coogan to Play Mick McCarthy, Éanna Hardwicke Cast as Roy Keane in 'Saipan' Film About Irish Soccer Icon's Infamous World Cup Walkout (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in Saipan clash film". RTE. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  4. ^ McTaggart, Maeve (July 29, 2024). "Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke to star as Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in new film about Saipan". Indpemdent.ie. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Rowan, Paul (August 4, 2024). "Actors to play Keane and McCarthy in Saipan World Cup film shot in Ireland". The Times. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Masterston, Eugene (September 17, 2024). "First look: Meet actress set to play Roy Keane's wife in 'Saipan' movie". Sunday World. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Hogan, Laura (August 7, 2024). "Saipan filming to begin in Belfast this week". RTE. Retrieved August 8, 2024.