Academy Award nominee Emily Blunt has commenced filming her latest movie, the romantic drama ‘Walk The Blue Fields,’ set in Ireland. Production is underway between February 23 and April 15, 2026, in the cities of Dublin and Wicklow. The project is directed by John Crowley, with a screenplay by Conor McPherson adapted from a short story by renowned author Claire Keegan. The story follows a woman facing a painful choice on her wedding day as a past love triangle threatens to surface.
Background on Emily Blunt and Her Upcoming Roles
Emily Blunt earned her Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress with her performance as Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ portraying the wife of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. Blunt’s upcoming slate also includes several high-profile films: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ where she stars alongside Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci; Steven Spielberg’s UFO thriller ‘Disclosure Day,’ featuring Colin Firth and Josh O’Connor; and an untitled gangster drama directed by Martin Scorsese, set in Hawaii’s criminal underworld during the 1960s and 70s with Leonardo DiCaprio and Dwayne Johnson. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is scheduled to premiere on May 1, 2026, followed by ‘Disclosure Day’ on June 12, 2026.
Director John Crowley’s Filmography Highlights
John Crowley, who oversees filming for ‘Walk The Blue Fields,’ is known for his expertise in both romantic and dramatic cinema. His recent romantic films include ‘We Live in Time,’ starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, as well as ‘Brooklyn’ with Saoirse Ronan. Crowley’s diverse body of work also comprises the crime drama ‘The Goldfinch,’ involving an orphan who steals a valuable painting; ‘Closed Circuit,’ a thriller about two former lovers involved in a terrorism investigation; and ‘Boy A,’ a psychological story featuring Andrew Garfield in his film debut as a youth released from prison for a childhood crime.
Film Production Scene in Dublin and Wicklow
The locations for ‘Walk The Blue Fields’—Dublin and Wicklow—have recently hosted other notable productions. This includes the upcoming action thriller ‘The Surgeon’ starring Michelle Yeoh, as well as ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon,’ the eighth film in the ‘Kickboxer’ franchise with Alain Moussi reprising his role as Kurt Sloane. These areas continue to serve as vibrant bases for film shoots, supporting diverse genres and international casts.
What Lies Ahead for Emily Blunt and the Irish Film Industry
As Emily Blunt progresses with the filming of ‘Walk The Blue Fields,’ this project reinforces her expanding career in both dramatic and romantic roles. The use of authentic Irish locations illustrates the country’s growing importance in global film production. Fans and industry watchers alike will look forward to seeing how this emotionally charged story unfolds on screen, as well as how Blunt’s upcoming projects will continue to showcase her range as an actress.
