We sit down with director Colin McIvor and actress Eva Birthistle to discuss their exciting new film, "No Ordinary Heist." This new film is based on the true story of the 2004 Northern Bank robbery, offering a fresh take on a notorious bank heist. Get ready for a thrilling cinematic experience! Anchored by a quietly commanding turn from Eddie Marsan and guided with a steady, assured hand by Colin McIvor, NO ORDINARY HEIST proves to be far more than a retelling of a notorious crime—it’s a deeply human story wrapped in tension and restraint. Eddie Marsan brings a layered vulnerability to Richard Murray, capturing the silent unraveling of a man caught in unimaginable circumstances, while Colin McIvor resists spectacle in favor of authenticity and emotional truth. What emerges is a gripping, character-driven drama that lingers long after the credits roll. It’s not just about the heist itself, but the unseen cost—the weight of fear, responsibility, and survival. For audiences seeking a crime film with substance, nuance, and a powerful central performance, NO ORDINARY HEIST is well worth the watch. Actress Eva Birthistle, recently starred in Series 2 of Bad Sisters for Apple TV, opposite Anne Marie Duff, Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene and Eve Hewson. The show won Best Drama Series and Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 BAFTA awards. She is best known for her role in Ken Loach’s A Fond Kiss which saw her win a London Critics Circle Film Award. She also starred in the Oscar nominated Brooklyn for John Crowley. She can be seen in the hit Netflix show The Last Kingdom. #bankobbery #northernireland #filmdirector #interview #moviedirector #bondoncinema #movie #cinema #filmmaking #filmmaker