About Pixie

Pixie is an action-packed comedy-thriller directed by Barnaby Thompson. The movie revolves around Pixie, an ambitious young woman who wants to avenge her mother’s death by masterminding a heist. However, her well-laid plans go awry when amateur crooks Frank and Harland, get involved, transforming the plan into a comedy of errors, leading to a wild road trip across Ireland filled with gangsters, priests and a host of colourful characters.

Making/Production

Director Barnaby Thompson and writer Preston Thompson collaborated to create this edgy, comedic romp around the emerald isle. It is a Fragile Films production, shot across the beautiful landscapes of Ireland, with locations including Westport and Belfast.

Actors

• Olivia Cooke plays the title role of Pixie. She portrays the cunning and ambitious daughter with a lot of dynamism, bringing a sense of charm and wit to the cunning character.
• Ben Hardy plays Frank, one-half of the hapless duo that gets involved in Pixie's plans. Hardy offers a comedic and sympathetic portrayal of his character.
• Daryl McCormack plays Harland, Frank's best friend, and partner-in-crime. McCormack’s performance is filled with a kind of innocent haplessness that perfectly contrasts Pixie’s calculated scheming.
• Respected actor Alec Baldwin plays the role of gangster priest Father Hector McGrath and lends an impressive performance and gravitas to the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was primarily shot on location in Northern Ireland and Westport in County Mayo, Ireland.
• The film was released on October 23, 2020 in United Kingdom and Ireland.
• Pixie is the second directorial attempt by Barnaby Thompson.

Quotes

• “The Irish sure know how to hold a grudge. It’s like a cultural past time.” - Pixie
• “He's the Devil...He's a priest....He's the devil. He's a priest. He's a priest devil!” - Harland and Frank

Music, Soundtrack

• The music of Pixie is composed by David Holmes and Gerry Diver, providing the perfect blend of Irish folk and modern beats which complements the movie’s tonality.