Oscar winner Terry George, director of Hotel Rwanda and screenwriter of Irish crime-drama In The Name Of The Father, has scripted and will direct the movie, which is due to shoot in Ireland later this year. Bankside is launching world sales at the upcoming Cannes market. Related Stories News Yeon Sang-ho's Cannes Midnight Title 'Colony' Passes 3 Million Admissions On Korean Release News Neon Boss Tom Quinn Isn't A Fan Of Industry Consolidation: "How Would You Feel If A24 & Neon Merged? That Would Be Ridiculous"
Ceasefire is based on the true story of Niall O’Dowd, who is described by producers as “the courageous Irish-American journalist who gambles everything to broker a secret backchannel between the IRA (Irish Republican Army) and a wary Clinton administration…As bombings, political betrayal, and mistrust close in, he risks his life to secure a lasting ceasefire between the deadliest enemies.” Watch on Deadline
Niall O’Dowd, the founder of the Irish Voice newspaper, is known for playing a behind-the-scenes role in Northern Ireland’s Good Friday peace agreement and went on to develop ties to the Clinton family. He served in Hillary Clinton’s Finance Committee for her 2008 presidential run.
Chris O’Dowd will play Niall O’Dowd. Fonda will play Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, who was Bill Clinton’s representative in Dublin, and was the sister of John, Robert and Ted Kennedy. Reilly will play Congressman Bruce Morrison. Hinds will play CEO Bill Flynn.
The movie, which some years ago was being positioned as a TV series, will be produced by Trevor Birney for Fine Point Films (Kneecap) and Patrick O’Neill for Wildcard (Kneecap). Bankside Films is handling worldwide sales and will be introducing the film to buyers in Cannes.
Source: deadline.com