Liam Neeson readies to film Normal People
.png)
Filming begins in Belfast on 9 July on Normal People, a feature film starring Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville.
The feature centres on a long-married couple whose relationship is challenged when the wife is diagnosed with breast cancer.
Directing partners Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn direct from a screenplay by Belfast playwright Owen McCafferty.
Piers Tempest, David Holmes and Brian J Falconer produce the feature for Tempo Productions, Canderblinks Films and Out of Orbit.
Production Intelligence subscribers can log in for key HoDs on the film including the DoP, line producer and production designer. Non-subscribers can click here to request a free online demo.
Belfast is also hosting Series 2 of Krypton, which is gearing up to film later this year at Belfast Harbour Studios, as well as the fifth series of cricitally-acclaimed police drama Line of Duty, currently prepping an autumn shoot. Doing Money, a fact-based drama for BBC Two that began filming in the city earlier this week.
Photo via Getty Images/WireImage/Jun Sato.
Also on The Knowledge
Screen unveils Global Production Awards shortlist 2024
Screen International has unveiled the shortlist for the second edition of the Global Production Awards that celebrate outstanding and sustainable work in the world of film and TV production, locations and studios.
Jamie Dornan films drama in Scotland for Netflix
Production gets underway this week in Scottish locations on The Undertow, a new, eight-part thriller for Netflix starring Jamie Dornan.
The Global Production Awards are back!
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, our sister brands Screen International, Broadcast and KFTV are launching The Global Production Awards 2024.
Screen Scotland announces £3m funding pot
Screen Scotland has announced £3m funding over three years to develop film and TV skills and opportunities in Scotland.
The Knowledge Book 2024 – final call!
The new print edition of The Knowledge book is going to bed very soon, so please get in touch now if you’d like to book a spot; this is the final call!
Uk's 72 Films makes Lennon doc for Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has commissioned a three-part documentary series about the murder of John Lennon, from UK-based 72 Films.
