Joy is an upcoming Netflix film that tells the true story of the birth of IVF. Netflix recently released a sneak peek for Joy, which brings us back over 50 years to when pioneering IVF research began.
Joy is a Netflix film that will depict the real-life 10-year fight to make IVF available to infertile couples, resulting in the birth of the world’s first ‘test-tube baby,’ Louise Joy Brown, in 1978. On Monday, the creators released the first teaser, highlighting some crucial events from the upcoming project, which will be released in 2024.
Joy | First Look Teaser
Joy is a compelling movie that recounts the story of scientific breakthroughs and faith that brought joy to many married couples. Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, inspired the film.
The trailer starts with Jean recruiting two researchers, emphasizing that her proposal would only be successful with their help. Patrick stresses the importance of the work, and the scientists agree. New medical procedures are often met with skepticism, especially when dealing with sensitive topics such as reproduction.
If that statement holds today, the situation during the late 1900s was even more challenging. The teaser is emotionally charged and captivating, as a hopeful woman expresses her desire to conceive and start a family.
“I just want to have a baby,” she tells the doctor with enthusiasm. The trailer sets up highs and lows for the three scientists.
The procedure is bound to raise eyebrows, particularly among journalists who are seeking a story about the pioneers. The trailer concludes on a happy note, with them cradling little Louise Joy Brown in their arms and beaming with perfect smiles.
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The Cast and Crew of Joy!
The main cast includes Thomasin McKenzie as nurse Jean Purdy in Joy. She began her career as Astrid in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and then starred as Elsa in Jojo Rabbit.
James Norton portrays scientist Robert Edwards. He previously appeared as murderer Tommy Lee Royce in the riveting BBC1 crime thriller Happy Valley & Alex Godman in McMafia, and Bill Nighy portrays surgeon Patrick Steptoe.
He’s had a fantastic career, appearing in big films including Their Finest, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Love, The Constant Gardener, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Pride, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
The film also features Jack Thorne and Rachel Mason, the actual couple who had seven rounds of IVF. They worked on the screenplay, and Ben Taylor directed. There has yet to be an exact release date for the movie. However, Netflix has announced that it will be released in 204.
