Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke to Star in Film About Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy's 2002 World Cup Fallout

The film, titled 'Saipan,' explores the infamous incident that divided a nation and disrupted Ireland's World Cup campaign.

Éanna Hardwicke will portray Roy Keane, while Steve Coogan takes on the role of Mick McCarthy.
The film is directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa, known for 'Ordinary Love' and 'Good Vibrations'.
Production is set to begin this summer in Ireland and Saipan, with a release planned for summer 2025.
The 'Saipan incident' involved a heated dispute over training conditions, leading to Keane's departure from the squad.
The event remains one of the most controversial moments in Irish football history.