The Spin’s debut film, starring Maura Higgins, received a lot of praise, and now the Love Islander is said to be in talks with Hollywood executives.
Maura Higgins could be heading to Hollywood after the premiere of her debut movie was met with heaps of praise. The Love Islander plays Rose in feelgood film, The Spin. And my sources tell me Maura’s performance was the talk of the screening on Friday night – and exciting conversations have begun with big US execs about future roles.
“Everyone was talking about Maura and how great she was. She can act and people were impressed,” tells my source. “There were a lot of important people from the film world in that room and conversations were taking place about what she does next.”
Irish comedy The Spin is about two music-loving but unlikely friends have two days to travel the length of Ireland to save their record store from closure. For one of them, not having a car is just one of the problems. It also stars Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt.
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It premiered at London’s Genesis cinema on Friday night. Director Michael Head said Maura was a dream to work with – and has tipped her for success. “Maura was thrown in the deep end, but she was brilliant,’ he tells me. “She said she was playing herself but wasn’t. She was bringing elements of herself to the character. She didn’t have an ego and took direction well. I would work with her at the drop of a hat again.” “With Maura, I know she’s been very busy. She’s gone off to America. She’s a brand ambassador, influencer, I know her schedule must be packed. Bbut I think she’s got the potential to bring a fantastic actress. My nan would say she’s got something about her. She’s got that Irish sharp wit. And obviously she’s stunningly beautiful. I wouldn’t be surprised if she popped up in a Hollywood blockbuster.” It’s been a wild year for Maura. It started with her splitting with boyfriend Pete Wicks followed by a drunken kiss with I’m A Celeb campmate Danny Jones. She hasn’t publicly spoken about the Brits afterparty snog with married McFly star Danny – instead she’s busied herself with various project, including campaigns with Loreal and Oh Polly.
And she’s already mixing with the Hollywood elite, enjoying brunch with Wolf Of Wall Street star – Margot Robbie. A source said: “Maura has thrown herself into work following the Danny snog-gate. It’s been a good distraction amongst all the madness and she wants to prove people she is more than a reality star. There’s more to come from her after some very exciting talks.”
It’s no surprise that Maura excelled in the jungle, according to the Spin’s official Instagram page, which had previously been made public. With her distinctive warmth, charm, and humour, Maura is well aware of the challenges she faces.
Maura Shared: “Irish people are known for their storytelling, so it seemed fitting for me to make my acting debut in an Irish movie. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of being on set.
Producer Ismail Ismail stated, “It has been amazing to watch Maura prosper both on and off the big screen. Despite her busy schedule, we were so happy to have her join us. She was a natural in front of the camera.
“We couldn’t be prouder than Rose’s Rose, in which she portrayed the character Rose, brought her commitment and talent to The Spin. @maurahiggins, I appreciate you supporting us on our journey.
Before they have a terrible chance to save their record shop, Dermot and Elvis (Brencock O’Connor and Owen Colgan) are confronted with an eviction and need a miracle to save them.
The best pals have to venture on a road trip from Tyrone to Cork, but of course nothing is ever that easy and the two are involved in plenty of mad antics along the way.
The Instagram account shared a post on Friday (October 10) to tease Maura’s character of Rose. Alongside stills of Maura sitting at a bar and wearing a silver top and denim jeans, they posted: “Presenting Rose (@maurahiggins, Love Island and Glow Up), a beautiful butterfly trapped in a jar.
Omagh is a small town for a big city girl, and her relationship with Dermot is stalled. Rose uses decisive action after realizing her fella had itchy feet as well…
The upcoming movie also has Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt and Tara Lynne O’Neill in lead roles, and it had its grand opening reception at the Belfast Film Festival in 2024.
Additionally, it was chosen as the official selection at Toronto Irish Film Festival, International Filmfest Bremen, and IrishFilmFesta Rome. It also won the Irish Feature Film Award at the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival.
Maura shot to fame on Love Island in 2019 and after coming in third place with then-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard, she went on to appear on Dancing On Ice as well as host the Irish version of makeover show, Glow Up.
The Spin will debut on television in February and will be on DVD in January in UK theaters.
Source: Mirror
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