Michael Flatley takes JP McManus’ nephew to court in connection to Blackbird film [Video]
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Michael Flatley takes JP McManus’ nephew to court in connection to Blackbird film [Video]

Michael Flatley has launched a High Court case in connection with funding for a spy film he made, starring himself, writes Helen Bruce.

Flatley and the production company behind the film Blackbird have initiated legal proceedings against Novellus Ltd and its founder William McManus, the nephew of racing mogul JP McManus.

The 2022 movie, which was directed and produced by Flatley, 66, saw him take on the lead role of “troubled secret agent” Victor Blackley.

The movie was reported to be largely funded by Flatley, and was poorly received by critics.

High Court records show that Flatley and Blackbird Film Productions, a British-registered company of which Flatley is a director, lodged a plenary summons against Novellus Limited, which has a registered office in Bromley, England, and a subsidiary in Dublin.

A plenary summons is a legal document used to start proceedings in cases where there is a dispute between two sides, …

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