Netflix to Stream 'Joy', a Drama on the Birth of IVF Featuring Thomasin McKenzie

The film highlights the pioneering efforts of Jean Purdy, Robert Edwards, and Patrick Steptoe in developing the world's first 'test-tube baby'.

Netflix announces the upcoming film 'Joy', a British drama about the birth of IVF, starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton, and Bill Nighy.
The film is based on the true story of the world's first 'test-tube baby', Louise Joy Brown, and spans the decade between 1968 and 1978.
'Joy' celebrates the power of perseverance and the wonders of science, highlighting the efforts of Jean Purdy, Robert Edwards, and Patrick Steptoe.
Jean Purdy's pioneering role as a nurse and embryologist in the development of IVF is a central focus, with the film aiming to give her the recognition she deserves.
No official release date for 'Joy' has been announced, but a 30-second teaser has been shared by Netflix.