“Fairytale is a sweeping romantic story.”
A travelling Irish comedian (O’Donoghue) and a barmaid (Raison) find each other in the urban sprawl of New York City. When fate intervenes, they're confronted with a decision which will determine their destiny.
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Cast
11 people
Anna Popplewell
Frankie
Known for
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Reign
Archie Panjabi
Dr. Jean
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The Fall
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Colin O'Donoghue
Shane
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Once Upon a Time
The Rite
Miranda Raison
Kirsty
Known for
Warrior
Nightflyers
Jim Belushi
James
Known for
K-9
Red Heat
Gerry Cannon
Irish Doctor
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Vikings: Valhalla
Ian McNeice
Father Doyle
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Rome
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Eoin O'Sullivan
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Pernicio
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Emmet Kelly
David
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The Lodgers
Conan Sweeny
Sam
Known for
Hitler's Circle of Evil
Manuel Pombo
Puerto Rican man
Known for
Gretel & Hansel
John Eyres Director · Jeff Murphy Writer Trevor Murphy Cinematographer
United States release April 17, 2026 · Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland · Working title Fairytale
Production
Fairytale Films
Production
United Kingdom · Ireland
Produced in
Fairytale
Working title
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · April 17, 2026
Digital
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