Magpie is an upcoming neo-noir film directed by Sam Yates, starring Daisy Ridley and Shazad Latif. Ridley developed the story, and the screenplay was written by her husband Tom Bateman.
Premise
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
Daisy Ridley
Shazad Latif
Matilda Lutz
Development
Production
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.
Filming
Principal photography began on January 24, 2023, and it is expected to last for a month.