Major Sinéad O’Connor Biopic Announcement Has Fans Saying the Same Thing originally appeared on Parade.
Two years after the tragic death of Sinéad O’Connor at the age of 56, a biopic is officially in the works…and it seems iconic Irish singer’s fans are just as passionate as ever, as reactions to the project’s announcement proved.
A TikTok shared by Metro Entertainment this week featuring a vintage clip of O’Connor performing confirmed that Irish production company ie: entertainment (which executive produced the O’Connor documentary Nothing Compares) is behind the biopic, in conjunction with Nine Daughters and See-Saw Films (Slow Horses).
“Who do you think could play the iconic Irish musician?” the text overlay on the video asked — and fans were quick to share their passionate opinions on the subject.
“It needs to be an Irish woman. I’m hoping for Saoirse Ronan,” one person wrote, as a second agreed, “It HAS to be someone IRISH. It is important to the story.”
“Saoirse!!!” declared another commenter, with numerous others making the same suggestion.
Others, however, called Ronan “too overused,” casting their votes for such Irish actresses as Katie McGrath and Lola Petticrew, while some thought an “Irish unknown” would be the best choice.
Still others suggested several English stars, including Lily Collins, Emma Corrin, and Daisy Edgar Jones (who showcased her convincing Irish accent in Normal People).
While fans will have to wait for any official casting news, Variety reports the biopic will “explore O’Connor’s early life and beginnings in the music industry,” telling “the story of how one young woman from Dublin took on the world, examining how her global fame may have been built on her talent, but her name became synonymous with her efforts to draw attention to the crimes committed by the Catholic Church and the Irish state.”
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Major Sinéad O’Connor Biopic Announcement Has Fans Saying the Same Thing first appeared on Parade on Aug 15, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
