Connolly can create, adds katie oconnell marsh, ceo of. Netflixs original productions also include continuations of previously canceled series from other networks, as well as licensing or coproducing content. Apr 20, 2016 a loccasion du festival quai du polar a lyon, j. Now its been decided to adapt the book as a tv show rather than a movie, with. 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.
Netflixs layer cake sequel series sets filming start date. Connolly can create, said gaumont international tv ceo katie oconnell marsh. Connolly, a sequel to connollys novel layer cake, which was previously adapted into. Connolly and the sequel was published only last year, so its actually taken only a relatively short time for an adaptation to be put into development. As layer cake proved, however, this is easier said than done and he is quickly drawn into an international conflict involving venezuelan drug cartels and the lowlifes of london. Its based on the book by jj connolly, that in turn is the follow up to layer cake. The hourlong action thriller is based on the book of the same name by j. 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. The anonymous hero of layer cake is pulled back into the drug game before he can enjoy a sunny retirement.
His first novel, layer cake, was first published in 2000 by duckworth press. According to the hollywood reporter, gaumont international television will produce the project, though no network is yet attached. Connolly can create, added gaumont international television. Written by jj connolly maybe youve seen the film layer cake, or read the book. A sequel to matthew vaughns layer cake based on the j. Layer cake was based on the debut novel by author j. The film is notable for featuring roles for many famous british character actors like tom hardy, sally hawkins the shape of water, and sienna miller american sniper. The antihero gets pulled back into organized crime that involves drug dealing, money laundering and electronic fraud. Writing credits 1 cast 1 produced by 3 casting by 1. Layer cake 2 will shoot in 2016 with jason statham b. Jason statham and his manager producing partner steve chasman have picked up the rights to j. 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. Connolly, and is the next installment to the authors novel layer cake, which was adapted for film back in 2004.
In 2004, layer cake was adapted into a feature film directed by matthew vaughn. Jason statham and his manager and producing partner steve chasman have acquired rights to the j. 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. Jason statham upcoming movies 2019 list, news, trailer and. Our nameless hero is lured from retirement in the caribbean back to the drug trade in london. Connolly can create, says gaumont international tv ceo katie.
This is stathams first tv series, where the story revolves around a drug dealer who has to go back to the criminal world. Connolly can create, said gaumont ceo katie oconnell. List of original programs distributed by netflix wikipedia. Connolly wrote the screenplay for the film, and wanted to portray the character lucky in the film. However, no one is telling the whole story and quickly things turn. 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.
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. Connolly continues the tales of our anonymous protagonist from layer cake. Connolly also wrote the script for layer cake, vaughns directing debut, which was based on connollys. 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. Connolly can create, says gaumont international tv ceo katie oconnell marsh in a statement picked up by the hollywood reporter. Connolly also wrote the script for layer cake, vaughns. Feb 12, 2018 the film is notable for featuring roles for many famous british character actors like tom hardy, sally hawkins the shape of water, and sienna miller american sniper.
Thats something that, the last few years, ive been trying to get everything. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Layer cake was successfully filmed by director matthew vaughn, with daniel craig in the lead role of the movie adaptation. He soon joins forces with two robust london gangsters. Connollys book of the same name, which was the followup to the novel that eventually became the 2004 daniel craig film. Connolly also wrote the script for layer cake, vaughns directing debut, which was based on connollys book. He also wrote the screenplay of the film based on his novel. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. The book takes place in nineties london and is narrated by an unnamed, 29yearold drug dealer. Omega underground has learned from local sources when and where the slick comedic british gangster series for netflix will be filming. Ftia is dedicated to providing film and television industry professionals with uptodate job announcements and casting call opportunities in the entertainment industry. However, no one is telling the whole story and quickly things turn violent. Feb 09, 2018 a sequel to matthew vaughns layer cake based on the j. A drug dealer trying to get out of the criminal world is roped back into it.
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