Liam Neeson’s shocking child grave scandal film is based on a horrifying true story that was uncovered back in 2017 where history enthusiast Catherine Corless, who whilst researching the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway, for a local historical society, uncovered a devastating possibility that as many as 796 children had been buried in unmarked graves on the property. The discovery rallied a campaign for justice for both victims and survivors of the home. Excavation of the mass grave began in the summer of 2025.
Production on the film THE LOST CHILDREN OF TUAM is is underway and is being directed by Frank Berry from a script written by Rebeca Lenkiewicz (The Salt Path, She Said) based on The New York Times article ‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ by Dan Barry, published in 2017.
BAFTA award-winning Monica Dolan (Sherwood, Mr Bates vs The Post Office) has been cast as Catherine Corless, with further cast including Andrew Bennett (God’s Creatures, The Quiet Girl) and Ian McElhinney (Game of Thrones, Derry Girls). Liam Neeson, who optioned the rights to the New York Times article, will produce for El Paso Films
Catherine Corless has said, “It is a great honour to me that a dedicated, professional and high profile film crew are creating this film, which follows my arduous journey from when I first discovered what really happened in Tuam and the struggle I faced to bring this truth to light against so many obstacles. It’s startling too, that I have observed the passion with which Frank Berry and his team are ensuring that the truth of what happened is paramount, and I am grateful, for that has been the essence of my long journey. It is said that a good film is immortal, and I have no doubt that ‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ will come under that spotlight.”
Liam Neeson added, “I am so honoured and proud that after eight years of preparation we are to start production on this profound story of one woman’s relentless pursuit and dedication in uncovering the horrific truth of the events in Tuam that shocked our nation to its core and is still reverberating in every aspect of our society. The truth will out.”
We can expect Liam Neeson’s shocking child grave scandal film to be released in late 2026
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