Liam Neeson Producing Lost Children of Tuam About Irish Baby Scandal

Monica Dolan (“Sherwood,” “Mr Bates vs The Post Office”) is set to lead the cast of Irish feature “The Lost Children of Duam,” being directed by Frank Berry (“Aisha,” “Michael Inside”) from a script by Rebeca Lenkiewicz (“The Salt Path,” “She Said”). Liam Neeson is among the producers.

The film — now shooting — comes from powerhouse production house Element Pictures (“Poor Things,” “Bugonia”), alongside BBC Film and Screen Ireland. Mk2 is handling international sales.

Based on The New York Times article “The Lost Children of Tuam” by Dan Barry, published in 2017, the film will focus on history enthusiast Catherine Corless (Dolan), who whilst researching the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway, for a local historical society, uncovered a devastating possibility t