Netflix is an american global ondemand internet streaming media provider that has distributed a number of original programs, including original series, specials including standup comedy specials, miniseries, and documentaries and films. I also had a lot of distractions and was working on movies too, so i had to disengage totally to write the. Connolly, a sequel to connollys novel layer cake, which was previously adapted into a 2004 film starring daniel craig. The anonymous hero of layer cake is pulled back into the drug game before he can escape to a sunny retirement. Jason statham surprised us all with his comedy chops in spy, and now hes about to branch out in an even more unexpected direction. Jason statham offers layer cake 2 update screen rant. His first novel, layer cake, was first published in 2000 by duckworth press. Jason statham is going to kick some onehour tvdrama ass. Connolly, is back with his trademark razorsharp dialogue and quickfire violence. Redemption identita nascoste clip italiana ufficiale 20 jason statham movie hd duration. I enjoyed the book layer cake but couldnt help but think the film was better, slicker. A sequel to matthew vaughns layer cake based on the j. Soon he joins forces with two robust london criminals. Movie trolls world tour sets digital rental record on easter weekend with biggest debut ever.
I never readsaw the movie of the prequel layer cake, and neither the library nor used bookstore had it, so i went with the sequel. People have called connollys writing brit grit, layer cake had a similar feel to guy ritchies lock stock films, and its claimed that layer cake was a bestseller and britains most shoplifted book at. Statham and steven chasman, who own the rights to the project. Layer cake was successfully filmed by director matthew vaughn, with daniel craig in the lead role of the movie adaptation. Connollys 2000 novel layer cake became the basis for the 2004 film. Its going to be a tenpart drama that statham will headline, following the lead character. Now its been decided to adapt the book as a tv show rather than a movie, with. The series will appear on streaming behemoth netflix. Jason statham replaces daniel craig in layer cake sequel.
Netflixs layer cake sequel series sets filming start date. An drug dealer trying to get out of the criminal world is roped back into it. Ndtv business movies cricket health food tech hop auto swasth. A man searches for a beach to land on in retirement, but instead he gets involved with transatlantic drug deals, money laundering, hightech electronic fraud, london lowlifes and venezuelan drug cartels. Upcoming jason statham new movies tv shows 2019, 2020 list.
People have called connollys writing brit grit, layer cake had a similar feel to guy ritchies lock stock films, and its claimed that layer cake was a bestseller and britains most shoplifted book at the same time. The antihero gets pulled back into organized crime that involves drug dealing, money laundering and electronic fraud. List of original programs distributed by netflix wikipedia. The authentic voice of british gangster fiction, j. The first book was, of course, adapted to film as matthew vaughns 2004 directorial debut and starred a prebond daniel craig as the unnamed. Dec 18, 2017 layer cake was successfully filmed by director matthew vaughn, with daniel craig in the lead role of the movie adaptation. Connolly can create, gaumont ceo katie oconnell marsh said.
Whats the story a man searches for a beach to land on in retirement, but instead he gets involved with transatlantic drug deals, money laundering, hightech electronic fraud, london lowlifes and venezuelan drug cartels. Its based on the book by jj connolly, that in turn is the follow up to layer cake. This is stathams first tv series, where the story revolves around a drug dealer who has to go back to the criminal world. Connollys book of the same name, which was the followup to the novel that eventually became the 2004 daniel craig film. Connolly can create, said gaumont international tv ceo katie. Connolly, who wrote it as a followup to his novel layer cake, which itself served as the basis for a 2004 film starring daniel craig. Connolly who also wrote the source material for layer cake, which was adapted.
News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Statham and steven chasman, who own the rights to the project, will executive produce, along with connolly who is also set. The project was previously announced as far back as 20, when it was stated that jason statham would be replacing craig as the lead character, but little has happened to move the. Along with tom hanks performance as fred rogers in a beautiful.
The book takes place in nineties london and is narrated by an unnamed, 29yearold drug dealer. A drug dealer trying to get out of the criminal world is roped back into it. Back in 20, it was reported that statham had acquired the film rights to j. I never readsaw the movie of the prequel layer cake, and neither the. Now its been decided to adapt the book as a tv show rather than a movie, with plans to make at least 10 onehour episodes. Connollys followup to his novel layer cake, which was made into a movie in 2004 starring daniel craig a really underrated and oftforgot movie, i might add. Netflixs original productions also include continuations of previously canceled series from other networks, as well as licensing or coproducing content. The production will start later this year in china and new zealand. Jason statham upcoming movies 2019 list, news, trailer and. Connollys followup novel to layer cake with jason statham in the lead. Jul 19, 2012 the authentic voice of british gangster fiction, j.
Jon turtletaub is directing the movie, which is based on the novel by steven alten. Julia louisdreyfus, jude law, and more stars at sundance 2020 share who theyd like to be played by in a movie of their lives. The project was previously announced as far back as 20, when it was stated that jason statham would be replacing craig as the lead character, but little has happened to move the production forward in recent years until now. Heres the list of upcoming jason statham films and tv shows in 2019. Jason statham is the latest movie star making the jump to the small. The series, which does not have a network attached yet, will be produced. Layer cake 2 will shoot in 2016 with jason statham b. But we say all this while fully acknowledging that connolly is a master in the genre, and we have to thank him for bringing some compelling stories to us. And they should want to see it on the big screen, where once again, the book will outdo the movie. Jun 01, 2015 i read a few weeks ago the latest update, but has there been progress since. He also wrote the screenplay of the film based on his novel. Connolly also wrote the script for layer cake, vaughns directing debut, which was based on connollys.
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