Irish Wish
A wish on an ancient stone changes a book editor's fate.
Irish Wish is a 2024 American fantasy romantic comedy. Janeen Damian directed it, and Kirsten Hansen wrote the screenplay. Lindsay Lohan stars as Maddie Kelly, a book editor. The film was Lohan's second straight project with Netflix, and it also reunited her with Damian and Damian's husband Michael Damian, who produced alongside Brad Krevoy. Supporting cast members include Ed Speleers, Alexander Vlahos, Ayesha Curry, Elizabeth Tan, and Jane Seymour.
The story centers on Maddie, who has secretly loved an author she edits. Days before he marries her best friend in Ireland, she makes an impulsive wish on an ancient stone. The wish magically alters reality, turning Maddie into the bride instead.
Netflix officially announced the film in September 2022, and production began in Ireland that same month. It was released on March 15, 2024, and hit number one on Netflix's most-watched list the day after its debut. The film also got a limited theatrical run at the Bay Theater in Los Angeles, starting on the same day as its streaming release. Critics gave it mixed reviews, but they praised Lohan's performance and her chemistry with Speleers.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Janeen Damian
- Writer
- Kirsten Hansen
- Producer
- Michael Damian / Brad Krevoy
- Starring
- Lindsay Lohan / Ed Speleers / Ayesha Curry / Jane Seymour
- Cinematography
- Graham Robbins
- Editing
- Scott Hill
- Music
- Nathan Lanier
- Studio
- Motion Picture Corporation of America / Brad Krevoy Productions
- Distributor
- Netflix
- Released
- 15 March 2024
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Country
- United States
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Lore & Background
Irish Wish was officially announced in September 2022 and began production in Ireland that same month. The film was released on March 15, 2024, and debuted at number one on Netflix's most watched films list the day after its release. Irish Wish also received a limited theatrical release with several screenings at the Bay Theater in Los Angeles starting on the same day it became available for streaming. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but Lohan's performance and chemistry with Speleers were praised. The story was originally set in Italy under the working title 'European Wedding,' with the first draft delivered to producer Brad Krevoy in January 2020 and submitted to Netflix later that year. Director Janeen Damian noted that Lohan was very involved in the story and communicative during development, and that the film includes more physical comedy and some of Lohan's own stunts.
Reader's Guide
Irish Wish represents a key step in Lindsay Lohan's return to acting after her holiday romantic comedy Falling for Christmas, continuing her partnership with Netflix. The film reteamed Lohan with filmmaker Janeen Damian, with whom she had previously worked. The project was part of a two-picture creative partnership between Lohan and Netflix announced in March 2022, with Lohan expressing a desire to revive the romantic comedy genre and focus on self-discovery for women in a lighthearted way. The film's production in Ireland, where Lohan's grandfather was from, added personal significance for the actress. Despite mixed critical reception, the film's immediate success on Netflix's most watched list and the praise for Lohan's performance and chemistry with co-star Ed Speleers highlight its appeal to audiences. The film's 'be careful what you wish for' theme, as described by producer Michael Damian, and its use of Irish folklore through the character of Saint Brigid, contribute to its place in the wish-fulfillment genre.
Did You Know?
- The film was originally set in Italy under the working title 'European Wedding' before being set in Ireland.
- Jane Seymour played Lohan's character's mother and shot her entire role in a day and a half while also filming her television series Harry Wild.
- Lohan's brother Dakota also appears in the film.
- The fairy in the film is revealed to be Saint Brigid of Ireland.
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