Walk the Blue Fields is an upcoming romantic drama film directed by John Crowley from a screenplay by Conor McPherson. It is based on the 2007 book by Claire Keegan. It stars Emily Blunt, Andrew Scott, Tom Cullen, and Ciarán Hinds.
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| Directed by | John Crowley |
| Screenplay by | Conor McPherson |
| Based on | Walk the Blue Fields by Claire Keegan |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Emily Blunt as Margaret Flusk
- Andrew Scott as Stark
- Tom Cullen
- Ciarán Hinds
Production
editIn September 2025, it was reported that an adaptation of Claire Keegan's 2007 book Walk the Blue Fields was in development, with John Crowley directing, Conor McPherson writing the screenplay, and Emily Blunt starring and producing.[1]
Principal photography began on February 23, 2026, in Dublin and Wicklow, and it is expected to wrap on April 15.[2][3] Filming also occurred in Kildare.[4] Andrew Scott, Tom Cullen, and Ciarán Hinds joined the cast, with Netflix acquiring the distribution rights.[5]
References
edit- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 4, 2025). "'Smashing Machine's Emily Blunt To 'Walk The Blue Fields' With Helmer John Crowley". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Buchannan, Myles (March 3, 2026). "New Emily Blunt and Andrew Scott film to begin filming in historic Wicklow town". Irish Independent. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ↑ "'Walk The Blue Fields' with Emily Blunt & Andrew Scott starts production in Ireland". Irish Film and Television Network. February 25, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Netflix film shoot coming to Kildare". Kildare Nationalist. March 9, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 24, 2026). "Andrew Scott To Star Opposite Emily Blunt In Pic 'Walk The Blue Fields' As Netflix Boards Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2026.