Simon Pegg’s latest film indefinitely delayed after production ran out of money
nme.comAngels in the Asylum, a new British indie film starring Simon Pegg and Katherine Waterston, has been delayed indefinitely after running out money halfway through production.The upcoming movie was forced to pause filming in February, 15 days into a month-long shoot.
Crew members are said to be owed at least £600,000 and there is currently no clear indication when the £5m project will resume production.
The cast, meanwhile, has received payment due to their fees being protected under Equity union agreements.Inspired by true events, Angels In the Asylum co-stars Minnie Driver, Lesley Nicol, Rose Williams, Aurora Perrineau, and Alex Jennings.
Cush Jumbo and Miriam Margolyes were originally attached. The story centres on the women who were forcibly confined in isolation at Surrey’s Long Grove Asylum in the 1930s after being deemed to be typhoid carriers.According to Deadline, those who have worked on the film speak highly about the strength of the script.First-time feature director Rob Sorrenti serves as producer alongside Heather Greenwood, who co-produced Gavin & Stacey: The Finale.
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