Saipan (film)
| Saipan | |
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| Directed by | Glenn Leyburn Lisa Barros D’Sa |
| Screenplay by | Paul Fraser |
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| Countries | United Kingdom Ireland |
| Language | English |
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.
Premise
[edit]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
[edit]- Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy
- Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane
- Jack Hickey as Niall Quinn
Production
[edit]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]
Principal photography began in Belfast in August 2024.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in Saipan clash film". RTE. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hogan, Laura (August 7, 2024). "Saipan filming to begin in Belfast this week". RTE. Retrieved August 8, 2024.