Overview

• The 76-second teaser released on June 23 opens two weeks before the 2002 World Cup and highlights the tensions that led to Roy Keane’s dismissal from the Ireland squad.
• Steve Coogan consulted with Mick McCarthy before filming and has been praised for his impression of the former manager’s Yorkshire accent.
• Éanna Hardwicke’s casting as Roy Keane has divided fans, with some questioning his physical resemblance to the former captain.
• Directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn and written by Paul Fraser, the film aims to present a balanced account of the feud that split Irish football.
• Saipan is scheduled to premiere in UK and Irish cinemas later in 2025.