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Netflix Snaps Up ‘Bad Bridgets,’ Irish Period Thriller Starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver From ‘Kneecap’ Director (EXCLUSIVE)

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Netflix Snaps Up ‘Bad Bridgets,’ Irish Period Thriller Starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver From ‘Kneecap’ Director (EXCLUSIVE)
May 21, 2026 4:43am PT Netflix Snaps Up ‘Bad Bridgets,’ Irish Period Thriller Starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver From ‘Kneecap’ Director (EXCLUSIVE)

By Alex Ritman, K.J. Yossman Emilia Jones, Alison Oliver Getty

“Bad Bridgets” the Irish period thriller that was one of the buzziest projects to launch at last year’s American Film Market, has found a home.

Netflix will release the film, which will be led by Emilia Jones (“CODA,” “Task”) and Alison Oliver, globally.

Oliver, who has starred in “Saltburn” and “Wuthering Heights,” recently replaced Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was originally attached to play opposite Jones.

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Originally reported by Variety