Myriad Pictures to present THE DEAD SPIT OF KELLY

THE DEAD SPIT OF KELLY, a vibrant and anarchic dark comedy that celebrates life springing from death. The film will star Golden Globe® nominee Jason Isaacs (Hotel Mumbai, Harry Potter franchise, The Patriot), Colin Morgan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War, The Happy Prince, Legend) and Jessica Barden (The End of the F***ing World, Hanna, upcoming Pink Skies Ahead).

 

In turn-of-the-century Dublin, a diligent and dedicated taxidermist named Murphy (Morgan), is tormented by his boss, the cruel and volatile Kelly (Isaacs). In a volcanic argument, Murphy finally loses his temper and accidentally kills Kelly. To hide his terrible crime, Murphy must use his extraordinary skill to "become" Kelly, donning his skin and living a double life. As he loses himself further within Kelly, he risks the few things Murphy had—his good reputation and the love of schoolteacher Miss Poe (Barden).

 

THE DEAD SPIT OF KELLY will be directed by Iain Softley (Skeleton Key, Inkheart, Backbeat, The Wings of the Dove, Hackers). The script is written by Johnny Ferguson from a short story by cult Irish writer Flann O’Brien. The film will shoot in Ireland this summer as a UK/Irish co-production.

Our office will be in the Martin-Gropius-Bau, stand #32.