Directed by Sam Yates and written by Tom Bateman, based on an idea he developed with
Daisy Ridley, Magpie stars Ridley and Shazad Latif as Anette and Ben, a couple whose young daughter is
cast in a movie. As ben begins an affair with the film's leading lady (Matilda Lutz), Anette becomes increasingly frayed as she's left at home to take care
of their newborn.
Hiba Ahmed and Alistair Petrie also star.
Magpie is on UK/ROI VOD from November 11th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
When Ben and Anette’s daughter is cast in a film alongside glamorous movie star, Alicia, Ben is quickly drawn into Alicia's world. As he becomes more intoxicated with Alicia and their affair intensifies, Anette is left at home with the baby, pushed to her emotional limits and psychologically on the brink, which leads to deadly consequences.