Maura Higgins to make comedy debut in movie that is coming to Irish cinemas
The Love Island star is among the cast of the Irish comedy The Spin, a film directed by Michael Head, which debuted at The Belfast Film Festival 2024 but is now coming to cinemas.
In the clip, the Longford native is seen laying in bed while another showed her taking a deep breath.
On Thursday, The Spin's writer Colin Broderick delivered an update on the movie's cinema release and shared on Instagram that it'll be in Irish cinemas this October.
Colin added that opening night will be in Omagh on October 24.
The Spin synopsis reads as: "Two down on their luck record store owners, Elvis and Dermott, take a cross country road trip to Cork to acquire a priceless record that could save their failing business and save them from eviction from their evil landlord, Sadie."
Maura features alongside a very talented cast that includes The Pussycat Dolls' Kimberly Wyatt, Game of Thrones' Brenock O'Connor and Derry Girls' Tara Lynne O'Neill and Leah O'Rourke.
The film's director Michael Head previously shared the premise of the film, saying: "A year back I directed a delightful fun little tale about two loveable idiots in Ireland."
He explained it will be "very different to my normal projects but full of heart and charm", adding he is "delighted" that the film has sold out at the Belfast Film Festival. Maura Higgins attends The BRIT Awards 2025. (Image: Getty Images)
Speaking to DigitalSpy, Maura spoke about her experience on set: "Being on set was an incredible experience, and I enjoyed every moment! I play the character of Rose, the girlfriend of Dermot, a down-on-his-luck record store owner."
"The Irish are known for our storytelling, so it felt fitting that my acting debut would be in an Irish film.
"Although I am comfortable in front of the camera, it did still feel nerve-wracking at first, but chatting with the brilliant cast and crew helped me relax."
Maura can be seen briefly in the trailer as her character Rose, Brenock O'Connor's on-screen girlfriend. In one scene, Maura's seen lying in a bed looking rather grim and in another she looks concerned as she takes a deep breath with her phone in her hand.
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