Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes and Jacki Weaver to Play Quirky Nuns in Nat Boltt’s Comic Adventure ‘Holy Days’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAlex Ritman “Riverdale” and “District 9” star Nat Boltt has lined up a trio of would-be nuns for her directorial debut. “Holy Days,” a comedy based on the novel by author Dame Joy Cowley, will star Oscar nominee and Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA winner Judy Davis (“Husband and Wives”), BAFTA winner Miriam Gargoyles (the “Harry Potter” franchise) and two-time Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Jacki Weaver (“Silver Linings Playbook”).
Meanwhile, young rising star Elijah Tamati (“Deep Water”) plays a leading role, while Boltt — who directs from her own screenplay — will also star.
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights — excluding New Zealand and Canada — to the the Firefly Films and Lily Pictures feature, and will be launching sales at the upcoming AFM.
Principal photography is slated to begin mid-November. In “Holy Days,” three quirky older nuns hit the road looking for miracles but end up learning to drive like demons instead.
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