Angels in the Asylum is an upcoming British film written and directed by Rob Sorrenti in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Katherine Waterston, Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Cush Jumbo, Rose Williams and Miriam Margolyes.

The film is set to be released by Parkland Pictures.

Premise

The film is inspired by a BBC Newsnight exposé on the women who were incarcerated in 1907 at Long Grove Asylum in Surrey, a former hospital for the mentally ill, because they were typhoid carriers.

Cast

Production

Writer and director Rob Sorrenti had developed the project since 2008, prior to Heather Greenwood and James Friend joining as producer and cinematographer, respectively.[1] The cast includes Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Rose Williams, Aurora Perrineau, and Katherine Waterston.[2] Principal photography began in Kent in January 2025.[3] Filming was scheduled for Louth, Lincolnshire in February 2025.[4] In February 2025, after 15 days of filming, production was halted indefinitely due to lack of funding.[5] Filming was set to last for a month.[5]

Release

The film is set to be released by Parkland Pictures.[5]

References

  1. ^ Tabbarra, Mona (May 14, 2024). "Katherine Waterston, Simon Pegg to star in 'Angels In The Asylum' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 29, 2025). "Aurora Perrineau Joins Katherine Waterston, Simon Pegg & Minnie Driver In Drama 'Angels In The Asylum'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Popp, Olivia (January 31, 2025). "Cameras rolling for Rob Sorrenti's UK-set debut feature, Angels in the Asylum". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  4. ^ McKenna, David (January 29, 2025). "Town to feature in film starring Pegg and Driver". BBC News. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Kanter, Jake (March 27, 2025). "Simon Pegg Film 'Angels In The Asylum' Halts Shoot Indefinitely After Funding "Crisis" Leaves Crew, Producers & Suppliers Out Of Pocket". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
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