Netflix has greenlit a new mockumentary series titled “Jig,” focusing on competitive Irish dancing, created by Lisa McGee, the mind behind “Derry Girls.” The project marks another expansion of McGee’s television portfolio on the streaming platform.
Lisa McGee, creator of 'Derry Girls', is developing a new comedy series titled 'Wildwood' for FX and 20th Television, marking her first project set outside the UK.
Emmy winner Chris O’Dowd is set to star alongside comedian Bill Burr in 'Bender', a coming-of-age comedy. The film, described as 'Superbad meets Derry Girls', is currently shooting in Ireland.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” now streaming on Netflix. It starts, as so many things in Irish life do, with a wake. Lisa McGee had wanted to take on the murder mystery genre for years. She just knew she couldn’t do it straight. “I was such a […]
Northern Irish actress Jamie Lee O'Donnell, known for 'Derry Girls', was reportedly removed from a flight from Barcelona to Edinburgh due to 'disruptive' behavior.
Storied UK producer Hat Trick Productions, known for shows like 'Derry Girls,' is expanding into live comedy with a new touring arm launched in partnership with Queenie Miller and Chump’s Comedy.
A local report highlights the comedic antics of Derry City boys, drawing comparisons to the popular television series "Derry Girls" for their slapstick humor.
A new comedy series titled 'Proper Ladies' is being compared to 'Derry Girls' for its portrayal of a wild yet relatable group of teen Muslim schoolgirls, aiming to reshape how Black and Muslim characters are depicted on TV.
The new Netflix series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, arriving from the brilliant mind of Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, is a high-octane blend of dark comedy and gripping mystery. Across eight episodes, McGee proves once again that she is a master of dialogue, weaving a narrative that is as “brutally” hilarious as […]