: The character of Rory Lomax (Johnny Flynn) is entirely fictional. Consequently, his romance with archaeologist Peggy Piggott (Lily James) never happened; Peggy was actually an experienced archaeologist and a published scholar at the time, not the novice portrayed in the film.
While the film captures the emotional essence of the discovery, it takes significant creative liberties for dramatic effect: The.Dig.2021.1080p.WEB.H264-NAISU[TGx]
: The film shows the excavation happening in a single season in 1939. In reality, it took place over two seasons starting in June 1938. : The character of Rory Lomax (Johnny Flynn)