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, Aurora Perrineau, Rose Williams and Lesley Nicol.
| Angels in the Asylum | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rob Sorrenti |
| Screenplay by | Rob Sorrenti |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | James Friend |
Production company |
|
| Distributed by | Parkland Pictures |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
editThe 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
editProduction
editWriter 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] After 15 days of filming, production was halted indefinitely due to lack of funding; it was originally set to last for a month.[5]
In April 2025, production company AITA Films Limited filed for bankruptcy after exhausting their funds, owing 150 crew members at least £600,000 in wages.[5][6] Sorrenti claimed that distributor Parkland Pictures had failed to provide funding, while Parkland said that it had "no agreement to finance Angels in the Asylum beyond its work as a sales agent".[6]
References
edit- ^ Tabbarra, Mona (May 14, 2024). "Katherine Waterston, Simon Pegg to star in 'Angels In The Asylum' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ McKenna, David (January 29, 2025). "Town to feature in film starring Pegg and Driver". BBC News. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b Kanter, Jake (April 8, 2025). "'Angels In The Asylum': Production Company Behind Simon Pegg Film Files For Administration". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2025.