Who is the female star of The Dig?

Who is the female star of The Dig?

The Dig cast Carey Mulligan as Edith Pretty. Lily James as Peggy Piggott. Johnny Flynn as Rory Lomax. Stephen Worrall as Ferryman.

How much of The Dig is a true story?

The Dig is a film by Netflix exploring the story of the excavation of the Great Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo in 1939. The film is based on a novel, also titled The Dig, written by John Preston. Many of the events and characters depicted in both the film and the novel are inspired by real events and real people.

Who did Carey Mulligan replace in The Dig?

However, the film has been the subject of some criticism, namely the choice to cast Carey Mulligan as the wealthy widow Edith Pretty, a role that was originally intended for Nicole Kidman. When the Australian actress, 53, pulled out of the project, 35-year-old Carey stepped in to replace her.

Did Basil Brown get any money?

Maynard released Brown from his employment by Ipswich Museum for June – August 1938, during which he was paid 30 shillings a week by Pretty.

How old is Mrs Pretty in The Dig?

The screen star, 35, plays 56-year-old landowner Edith Pretty – a role originally intended for Nicole Kidman, 53 – in the movie, which is based on John Preston’s 2007 novel about the unearthing of the Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo in 1939.

Why is Peggy called Margaret in The Dig?

A newspaper report of the excavation also credited Peggy as being ‘in charge’ of the three-week long dig. The Latch Farm excavation led to Peggy, who later became known as Margaret Guido after her second marriage, publishing what was then considered an important academic work on the use of cremation urns.