A podcast about the little-known lives of Irish women who fell on the wrong side of the law has inspired a new film. The show, which explores the often-overlooked stories of female emigrants to the US during the 19th century, delves into the world of 'Bad Bridgets' - sex workers, thieves, and killers. These women's lives were marked by poverty, abuse, and hunger, but also resilience and defiance.
The podcast was initially conceived as part of an academic project on female Irish emigrants in Canada and the US. Historians Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick spent years researching the stories of these women, who were often reduced to footnotes in history books. But their work uncovered a world of strong-willed individuals who defied convention and lived life on their own terms.
The podcast's success has now led to a feature film, which is set to star Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones as sisters who leave Ireland for the US. The movie follows their journey into the shadow world of 'Bad Bridgets', where they must navigate poverty, abuse, and crime in order to survive.
The film's director, Rich Peppiatt, has optioned the historians' book, which explores the lives of these women in detail. While the filmmakers will have creative control over the project, Farrell and McCormick hope that aspects of their work will make it onto screen. "We'll leave the film up to Rich," said McCormick. "He is the expert and he has amazing ideas so we're really looking forward to seeing how it turns out."
The podcast and book have already sparked a new interest in this often-overlooked period of Irish history. Fans of the show and book say that they value learning about these women's lives, who were not just relegated to stereotypes but also exhibited strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
While the film is still in development, Farrell and McCormick are excited to see how their work will be adapted for the big screen. "The talk of premieres and all that is really exciting," said McCormick with a laugh. Even so, they are keenly aware of the importance of getting their stories right and hope that their contribution to this film will be one to remember.
The podcast was initially conceived as part of an academic project on female Irish emigrants in Canada and the US. Historians Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick spent years researching the stories of these women, who were often reduced to footnotes in history books. But their work uncovered a world of strong-willed individuals who defied convention and lived life on their own terms.
The podcast's success has now led to a feature film, which is set to star Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones as sisters who leave Ireland for the US. The movie follows their journey into the shadow world of 'Bad Bridgets', where they must navigate poverty, abuse, and crime in order to survive.
The film's director, Rich Peppiatt, has optioned the historians' book, which explores the lives of these women in detail. While the filmmakers will have creative control over the project, Farrell and McCormick hope that aspects of their work will make it onto screen. "We'll leave the film up to Rich," said McCormick. "He is the expert and he has amazing ideas so we're really looking forward to seeing how it turns out."
The podcast and book have already sparked a new interest in this often-overlooked period of Irish history. Fans of the show and book say that they value learning about these women's lives, who were not just relegated to stereotypes but also exhibited strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
While the film is still in development, Farrell and McCormick are excited to see how their work will be adapted for the big screen. "The talk of premieres and all that is really exciting," said McCormick with a laugh. Even so, they are keenly aware of the importance of getting their stories right and hope that their contribution to this film will be one to remember.
I'm loving the fact that this podcast and book are finally bringing these women's stories to light. It's crazy how often we hear about female emigrants who left Ireland for the US during the 19th century, but rarely get to hear their voices or see their lives in a film. This is such an important story to tell - it's not just about the 'bad brides' of the title, but also about the resilience and strength they showed in the face of poverty, abuse, and hunger.
. The podcast is already doing an amazing job of shedding light on their lives, but a movie can really drive home the impact of their stories. It's not just about the crime and poverty, it's about these women's agency and resilience in the face of adversity 
. I hope the filmmakers do justice to Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick's work and that audiences are moved by the sisters' journey 
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I think it's dope that these Irish women's stories are finally gettin' some love 
. Like, we're always hearin' about the men who emigrated and had it made in the US, but what about the ladies? 
The podcast and book are like a breath of fresh air, showin' us that these women were more than just stereotypes. They were complex, multi-dimensional humans who defied convention and lived life on their own terms 
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. Daisy and Emilia Jones are talented actresses who can bring these women's stories to life 
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. It's time to give these "Bad Bridgets" the recognition they deserve 
just thinkin bout those bad bridgits 
i'm so hyped 4 this movie tho, daisy edgar-jones & emilia jones are gonna crush those roles 
. Like, it's crazy how often we only hear about the guys' stories in history books 
, but these women were totally breaking rules and living their best lives in the shadows 
. Can't wait to see how it turns out on screen, fingers crossed they get it right 
I'm loving the fact that this film might help bring some of these women's stories to life in a new way - it's time we gave them more respect and recognition 
it's like, we talk about all the 'good' stories, but what about those who didn't get a happy ending? poverty and abuse are still huge issues today and it's crazy to think they've been around for centuries... hope this movie sheds some light on their lives 
its like, theres so much more 2 their storys than jus being sex workers & killers lol. they were strong women who defied the odds & lived life on thier own terms... and yall wanna reduce them 2 footnotes in history books? no thanks! 
. People always talk about the famous ones, but what about the ones who got overlooked? They were just trying to survive and live their lives, but nobody wanted to hear about it. Now we're getting a movie about them and I'm here for it 
. Can't wait to see how the film does justice to their stories! 
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I mean, can you even imagine how tough it must've been for them, leaving Ireland and all that poverty and abuse behind? But they still managed to be strong-willed and live life on their own terms. It's like, we need more stories about women who aren't just reduced to footnotes in history books 
Anyway, can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
