Bridgerton star Harriet Cains has been confirmed to star in a new 1979-set horror film, Video Killed The Radio Star, alongside Jojo Rabbit actor Luke Brandon Field.
The film will follow a pirate radio DJ (Luke Brandon Field) as he accidentally unleashes a demonic entity during his broadcast, turning the station into a battleground for humanity.
With the help of his assistant (Harriet Cains), the DJ must try and stop the supernatural threat that’s making it’s way through the airewaves, Deadline reports.
Production on the film began on July 8 in London and the film is directed by Brad Watson while Phil McKenzie and Michelle Arnusch. The team behind the story, namely Ben Charles Edwards and Kirsty Bell explores how the popularity of music video in the 80s posed as a threat to traditional radio broadcasts.
Interestingly, the movie name comes from The Buggles hit song which was released back in 1979.
Dreamtown co-founder Ben Charles Edwards said: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Luke Brandon Field and Harriet Cains headline Video Killed the Radio Star.
“Luke’s intensity and Harriet’s dynamic presence are perfect for bringing our characters to life. Dreamtown has set out to deliver precisely what the market desires by offering unique and captivating angles in our storytelling. We couldn’t be more excited.”
The makers are yet to announce a release date but as production is underway, Video Killed The Radio Star is expected to release in 2025.
Harriet has been starring in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton as her character Phillippa Featherington/Fitch since 2020.
Phillippa is the middle child of the Featherington family and spends the majority of the first seasons attempting to find a husband.
She ended up marrying Albion Finch during the 1814 social season in a very intimate ceremony, surrounded by just their closest relatives.
At the end of the 1815 social season, Phillippa gave birth to their first child, a girl they named Philomena.
As well as Bridgerton, Harriet’s filmography includes roles in BBC Three’s supernatural drama series In The Flesh, detective series Marcella and ITV crime drama series Safe House.
Meanwhile, Luke appeared in 2019 comedy drama film Jojo Rabbit as well as DC superhero film The Flash in 2023.
