Magpie (upcoming neo-noir film)

2024 British film

Magpie

Directed by| Sam Yates
Screenplay by| Tom Bateman
Story by| Daisy Ridley
Produced by|

* Kate Solomon
* Daisy Ridley
* Tom Bateman
* Camilla Bray
* Nadia Khamlichi
* Sierra Garcia

Starring|

* Daisy Ridley
* Shazad Latif
* Matilda Lutz

Cinematography| Laura Bellingham
Edited by| Christopher Watson
Music by| Isobel Waller-Bridge

Production
companies

* Werewolf Films
* 55 Films

Release date

* 9 March 2024 (2024-03-09) (SXSW)[1]

Running time

| 90 minutes[1]
Country| United Kingdom
Language| English

Magpie is an upcoming British neo-noir film directed by Sam Yates, starring Daisy Ridley and Shazad Latif. It is set to premiere 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
* Shazad Latif
* Matilda Lutz
* Hiba Ahmed
* Cherrelle Skeete
* Pippa Bennett-Warner
* Alistair Petrie

## 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 is scheduled to have its world premiere on 9 March 2024 at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.[4][1]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c "Magpie". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ Warner, Sam (24 January 2023). "Daisy Ridley teaming up with husband for new movie Magpie". Digital Spy. Hearst UK.
4. ^ 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. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 10 January 2024.

## External links[edit]

* Magpie at IMDb