'The Secret Scripture' trivia and fun facts

Book

Based on Sebastian Barry's novel 'The Secret Scripture' which is one of the McNulty Family series of books.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers was originally cast as Father Gaunt but he dropped out after the project was delayed and Theo James replaced him.

Jessica Chastain was originally attached to star as young Roseanne McNulty until she realised the woman she was moving to Sligo for was taken.

The name Joe Brady is the same name as Pierce Brosnan's character in the film "The Nephew" which he produced himself through Irish Dreamtime.