A new film depicting the events of the Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy's bust-up with captain Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup is set to be produced
Steve Coogan will play Mick McCarthy in a new film portraying the infamous bust-up between the then Republic of Ireland manager and Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup.
READ MORE: Roy Keane's infamous Saipan bust up with Mick McCarthy to be made into a movie - with top stars lined up for main roles Alan Partridge star Coogan is set to play McCarthy, while Bafta-nominated Cork native Eanna Hardwicke will play Keane. Coogan’s mother was born in Ireland and his great-grandparents on his father’s side emigrated from Ireland to England.
"We are so excited to have Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn direct this iconic story with our equally iconic cast.”
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