Mary McCormack is starring opposite Minnie Driver in Mel Smith's High Heels & Low Lifes, the debut production through the partnership formed by the UK's Fragile Films and Buena Vista International (UK).

The female action comedy this week started a ten-week shoot on location in London and in Ealing Studios, which was recently acquired by Fragile. McCormack and Driver play two best friends, one an aspiring actress, the other a nurse, who try to blackmail a heist gang.

The supporting cast includes Mark Williams, Kevin Eldon, Kevin McNally, and Danny Dyer. McCormack's feature credits include The Broken Hearts Club, Deep Impact and Private Parts.