First image of Steve Coogan and Eanna Hardwicke as Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in Saipan revealed

The film focuses on the controversial exit of Roy Keane from the Ireland squad before the 2002 World Cup, a pivotal moment in Irish football history.

Steve Coogan portrays Mick McCarthy, while Éanna Hardwicke plays Roy Keane, dramatizing the fallout from Keane’s departure prior to Ireland's World Cup campaign.

Despite losing Roy Keane, Ireland advanced to the round of 16 in the tournament but ultimately fell to Spain in penalty shootouts.

Filming for the movie has taken place in various locations, including Belfast and Carlingford, showcasing the significance of place in the narrative.

Read at Irish Independent