Maura Higgins’ performance in her debut movie The Spin has been met with heaps of praise – and now the Love Islander is said to be in talks with Hollywood execs

Maura Higgins could be heading to Hollywood after the premiere of her debut movie was met with heaps of praise. The Love Islander plays Rose in feelgood film, The Spin. And my sources tell me Maura’s performance was the talk of the screening on Friday night – and exciting conversations have begun with big US execs about future roles.

“Everyone was talking about Maura and how great she was. She can act and people were impressed,” tells my source. “There were a lot of important people from the film world in that room and conversations were taking place about what she does next.”

Irish comedy The Spin is about two music-loving but unlikely friends have two days to travel the length of Ireland to save their record store from closure. For one of them, not having a car is just one of the problems. It also stars Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt.

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It premiered at London’s Genesis cinema on Friday night. Director Michael Head said Maura was a dream to work with – and has tipped her for success. “Maura was thrown in the deep end, but she was brilliant,’ he tells me. “She said she was playing herself but wasn’t. She was bringing elements of herself to the character. She didn’t have an ego and took direction well. I would work with her at the drop of a hat again.” “With Maura, I know she’s been very busy. She’s gone off to America. She’s a brand ambassador, influencer, I know her schedule must be packed. Bbut I think she’s got the potential to bring a fantastic actress. My nan would say she’s got something about her. She’s got that Irish sharp wit. And obviously she’s stunningly beautiful. I wouldn’t be surprised if she popped up in a Hollywood blockbuster.” It’s been a wild year for Maura. It started with her splitting with boyfriend Pete Wicks followed by a drunken kiss with I’m A Celeb campmate Danny Jones. She hasn’t publicly spoken about the Brits afterparty snog with married McFly star Danny – instead she’s busied herself with various project, including campaigns with Loreal and Oh Polly.

And she’s already mixing with the Hollywood elite, enjoying brunch with Wolf Of Wall Street star – Margot Robbie. A source said: “Maura has thrown herself into work following the Danny snog-gate. It’s been a good distraction amongst all the madness and she wants to prove people she is more than a reality star. There’s more to come from her after some very exciting talks.”

Maura’s inclusion in the film was previously announced on The Spin’s official Instagram page as they penned: “It’s no surprise that Maura excelled in the jungle. The Spin team knows that Maura faces new challenges with her unique warmth, charm and humour.”

Maura Shared: “The Irish are known for our storytelling, so it felt fitting that my acting debut would be in an Irish film. Being on set was an incredible experience and I enjoyed every moment.”

Producer Ismail Ismail said: “It has been amazing to watch Maura thrive both in the jungle and on the big screen. She was a natural in front of the camera and we’re incredibly grateful she could join us despite her busy schedule.

“We couldn’t be prouder that Maura brought her dedication and talent to The Spin in her role as Rose. Thank you for joining us on our journey, @maurahiggins.”

The film follows Dermot and Elvis (Brencock O’Connor and Owen Colgan) who are facing eviction and needing a miracle to help them, before they come across a mad chance to help save their record shop.

The best pals have to venture on a road trip from Tyrone to Cork, but of course nothing is ever that easy and the two are involved in plenty of mad antics along the way.

The Instagram account shared a post on Friday (October 10) to tease Maura’s character of Rose. Alongside stills of Maura sitting at a bar and wearing a silver top and denim jeans, they posted: “Presenting Rose (@maurahiggins, Love Island and Glow Up), a beautiful butterfly trapped in a jar.

“Her relationship with Dermot is stagnant and Omagh is too small a town for this big city girl. Sensing her fella has itchy feet too, Rose resorts to taking decisive action…”

The upcoming film also stars Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt and Tara Lynne O’Neill in leading roles and it had it’s grand premiere at The Belfast Film Festival in 2024.

It also won the Best Irish Feature Film at the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival and was the official selection at Toronto Irish Film Festival, International Filmfest Bremen and IrishFilmFesta Rome.”

Maura shot to fame on Love Island in 2019 and after coming in third place with then-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard, she went on to appear on Dancing On Ice as well as host the Irish version of makeover show, Glow Up.

The Spin will be shown at UK cinemas in January and is expected on telly in February.

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