Hollywood Star Quits British Film as Production Runs Out of Money, Crew Owed £600,000 in Wages

Minnie Driver Walks Off Set

Hollywood star Minnie Driver has left an upcoming British film, Angels in the Asylum, after the production ran out of money, leaving crew members owed around £600,000 in unpaid wages.

Simon Pegg Also Owed Money

Simon Pegg, the executive producer and cast member of the film, is also reported to be among those owed money as filming came to a halt just 15 days into the shoot.

The Film's Background

Angels in the Asylum, directed by Rob Sorrenti, was inspired by a BBC exposé on women incarcerated at Long Grove Asylum in Surrey due to having typhoid.

A Devastating Halt

In a statement, the producers shared their disappointment at having to stop filming due to a lack of financing and expressed their ongoing efforts to raise funds to pay the cast and crew.

Hope for the Future

Parkland Pictures, the distributor of the film, remains optimistic about completing Angels in the Asylum, emphasizing the dedication of the team to resolve the financial issues and finish the project.