In June 1957 Peter Glenville signed to direct. By August the lead role was given to Ingrid Bergman with filming to take place in England and Ireland. Siegel set up the film at MGM where the producer was making a slate of movies including Home from the Hill, Some Came Running, Bachelor in Paradise, and The End of the World.
Later that year, Peter Glenville took on the task of directing. By mid-August, Ingrid Bergman had been cast in the lead role, with filming set to occur in England and Ireland. Siegel organized the production at MGM, which was part of a slate of films being developed by the producer, including Home from the Hill, Some Came Running, Bachelor in Paradise, and The End of the World.