Magpie (film)
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| Directed by | Sam Yates |
| Screenplay by | Tom Bateman |
| Story by | Daisy Ridley |
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| Cinematography | Laura Bellingham |
| Edited by | Christopher Watson |
| Music by | Isobel Waller-Bridge |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
Magpie is a 2024 British neo-noir film directed by Sam Yates, starring Daisy Ridley and Shazad Latif. It premiered at the 2024 South by Southwest festival on 9 March 2024.
Premise
[edit]A father chaperones his daughter, who is co-starring in a film with a popular actress, while his wife is at home with their newborn baby. He soon finds himself falling in love with the actress.
Cast
[edit]- Daisy Ridley as Anette
- Shazad Latif as Ben
- Matilda Lutz as Alicia
- Hiba Ahmed as Matilda
- Cherrelle Skeete as Emily
- Pippa Bennett-Warner as Esther
- Alistair Petrie as Richard
Production
[edit]Before the 2022 Cannes Film Market, Magpie was announced as a project for buyers to distribute. The film had Sam Yates attached to direct a screenplay written by Tom Bateman. The original story was developed by Daisy Ridley, who was also attached to star opposite Shazad Latif. Matilda Lutz was included in the cast as well.[2]
Principal photography began in January 2023, with plans for a month-long shoot.[3]
Release
[edit]Magpie had its world premiere on 9 March 2024 at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.[4][1] In May 2024, Signature Entertainment acquired the UK distribution rights.[5] In August 2024, Shout! Studios acquired the North American distribution rights.[6]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 67% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.0/10.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Magpie". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (10 May 2022). "Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif to star in thriller Magpie; The Veterans, CAA Media Finance set Cannes launch (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Media Business Insight. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Warner, Sam (24 January 2023). "Daisy Ridley teaming up with husband for new movie Magpie". Digital Spy. Hearst UK. Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (10 January 2024). "SXSW Lineup Sets The Fall Guy, 3 Body Problem Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (15 May 2024). "Magpie starring Daisy Ridley flies into UK-Ireland (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Bechara, Diego (14 August 2024). "Daisy Ridley-Starring Magpie Acquired by Shout! Studios for North American Distribution (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Magpie". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
