Principal photography has begun on Walk the Blue Fields, a forthcoming Netflix romance drama starring Emily Blunt, with Andrew Scott joining the cast as her co-lead. The film, an adaptation of acclaimed Irish author Claire Keegan's stirring short story of the same name, is directed by John Crowley (Brooklyn, We Live in Time) from a screenplay by playwright Conor McPherson. Shooting commenced on February 23 in locations across Dublin and Wicklow, bringing together a notable ensemble for this heartfelt tale of love and difficult choices.
The project centers on a woman on her wedding day who faces a heart-wrenching decision when a love triangle from her past threatens to surface, potentially upending her future. Emily Blunt, who is also producing through her Ledbury Productions banner, headlines the cast. Andrew Scott, known for his acclaimed performances in Fleabag, All of Us Strangers, and Ripley, is set to star opposite her, adding significant star power to the intimate drama. Additional cast members include veteran actor Ciarán Hinds (Belfast) and Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey, Weekend), though specific role details remain undisclosed.
Netflix has boarded the production alongside Compelling Pictures, Element Pictures (a Fremantle Company), and Ledbury Productions. Producers include Denis O’Sullivan and Jeff Kalligheri from Compelling Pictures, Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe from Element Pictures, and Blunt herself. Executive producers feature Ori Allon, Matthew Gallagher, Dennis Casali, Steven Garcia, Crowley, McPherson, Keegan, and Edmund Sampson. The collaboration highlights a strong Irish filmmaking contingent, with the story's rural Irish setting likely influencing the on-location approach.
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Claire Keegan, whose works such as Small Things Like These have recently seen successful screen adaptations, brings her signature emotional depth and concise storytelling to this project. Her short story Walk the Blue Fields explores themes of romance, regret, and pivotal life moments with quiet intensity. The film's development follows an earlier announcement in September 2025 that Blunt would star and produce, with Crowley in talks to direct.
As production gets underway, Walk the Blue Fields is poised to join a wave of high-profile literary adaptations drawing international talent to Ireland. The involvement of such a talented cast and creative team underscores Netflix's continued investment in character-driven dramas. While a release date has not yet been announced, the project is expected to appeal to audiences seeking poignant, relationship-focused narratives in the vein of Keegan's celebrated prose.
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