Shooting will soon get underway on Magma Films’ latest venture ‘Jack Taylor’, based on the bestselling novel ‘The Guards’ by celebrated Irish author Ken Bruen.
It's hoped that the shooting of the 90 minute pilot will commence on the 1 November and it is to be directed by Stuart Orme (Inspector Morse, Merlin) and produced by Ralph Christians and Clodagh Freeman at Galway based production house Magma Films.
The drama will be shot in and around Galway City and follow the story of Jack Taylor a former policeman-turned-private-investigator. Cast members will be announced shortly.
Another adaptation of one of Bruen’s novels ‘London Boulevard’ is currently in production in London with Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley starring in the film which has been adapted and is directed by William Monaghan (The Departed).
Magma Films is currently looking for crew for the ‘Jack Taylor’ production. For information please visit the IFTN Jobs section.
