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Hera Pictures Secures Rights for O’Farrell’s 'Land' Adaptation

1/30/2026

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Liza Marshall, producer at Hera Pictures, has secured the screen rights to Maggie O’Farrell's Land, following the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.
The film is set for release in June 2026 and follows Tomás and his son Liam in post-Great Hunger Ireland.
Marshall praised Maggie O’Farrell's ability to illuminate history through character emotions.
Early interest in Land has produced a sold-out book tour across the U.K. and Ireland.

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Story summary

Liza Marshall, producer at Hera Pictures, has secured the screen rights to Maggie O’Farrell's Land, following the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.
The film is set for release in June 2026 and follows Tomás and his son Liam in post-Great Hunger Ireland.
Marshall praised Maggie O’Farrell's ability to illuminate history through character emotions.
Early interest in Land has produced a sold-out book tour across the U.K. and Ireland.