Small Things Like These (film)

Small Things Like These is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Tim Mielants and written by Enda Walsh, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. The film stars Cillian Murphy (who also serves as a producer), Ciaran Hinds, and Emily Watson.

Small Things Like These
Directed byTim Mielants
Screenplay byEnda Walsh
Based onSmall Things Like These
by Claire Keegan
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
  • Artists Equity
  • Big Things Films
Countries
  • Ireland
  • Belgium
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Leading up to Christmas in 1985, Bill Furlong makes a discovery that makes him confront secrets in his small Irish town.[1]

Cast

Production

It was reported in March 2023 that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon would produce the film via their production company Artists Equity, with Damon reportedly producing alongside Drew Vinton and Jeff Robinov, and Affleck executive producing with Kevin Halloran and Michael Joe. Cillian Murphy will appear in the film and produce along with Alan Moloney via their production company Big Things Films. Ciarán Hinds and Emily Watson were announced to be joining Murphy in the cast. The project was revealed to be directed by Tim Mielants, from a script by Enda Walsh.[2] The film is an Irish production with additional funding coming from Screen Ireland and will be co-produced with Wilder Films in Belgium.[3]

Filming

The Irish Independent reported in late 2022 and early 2023 that shooting locations for a film of the book were being sought in New Ross, County Wexford.[4][5] Deadline Hollywood reported in March 2023 that principal photography was underway,[6] with filming in County Wicklow expected to last for four weeks.[7]

References
  1. "Cillian Murphy set to film new movie in Co Wexford this spring". Irish Central. January 26, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. Luchies, Adam (March 20, 2023). "Cillian Murphy and Ciarán Hinds to Star in Movie Adaptation of 'Small Things Like These'". Collider. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. Tartaglione, Nancy (March 20, 2023). "Cillian Murphy To Star In & Produce 'Small Things Like These' Backed By Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Artists Equity". Deadline. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  4. Looby, David (November 9, 2022). "Cillian Murphy visits Wexford to scope out location for adaptation of Claire Keegan's Booker Prize-nominated novel". Irish Independent. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  5. Looby, David (February 8, 2023). "Cillian Murphy lined up to star in New Ross based film". Irish Independent. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  6. Tartaglione, Nancy (March 20, 2023). "Cillian Murphy To Star In & Produce 'Small Things Like These' Backed By Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Artists Equity". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  7. Shanahan, Luke (March 20, 2023). "Principal photography begins on Small Things Like These in Wicklow". The Irish Film & Television Network. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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