Filming has begun on the project, which is based on Victor Headley’s cult novel.
The first image from Idris Elba’s directorial debut Yardie has been released.
Studiocanal announced today (16 March) that principal photography has started on the film, based on Victor Headley’s cult novel.
Yardie stars Aml Ameen (The Maze Runner) in the lead role of ‘D’, with Stephen Graham and Elba playing supporting roles.
The film will introduce Jamaican actors Shantol Jackson, Sheldon Shepherd and Everaldo Creary.
Yardie will shoot on location in London and Jamaica for seven weeks and is financed by Studiocanal, BFI, BBC Films and Screen Yorkshire.
It follows the story of a young Jamaican named ‘D’ who, on arriving in early 1980s London, unexpectedly finds the young man who assassinated his revered brother back in Jamaica ten years before. His quest for justice explodes into a violent street war that could end up killing him and his loved ones.
Idris Elba...
The first image from Idris Elba’s directorial debut Yardie has been released.
Studiocanal announced today (16 March) that principal photography has started on the film, based on Victor Headley’s cult novel.
Yardie stars Aml Ameen (The Maze Runner) in the lead role of ‘D’, with Stephen Graham and Elba playing supporting roles.
The film will introduce Jamaican actors Shantol Jackson, Sheldon Shepherd and Everaldo Creary.
Yardie will shoot on location in London and Jamaica for seven weeks and is financed by Studiocanal, BFI, BBC Films and Screen Yorkshire.
It follows the story of a young Jamaican named ‘D’ who, on arriving in early 1980s London, unexpectedly finds the young man who assassinated his revered brother back in Jamaica ten years before. His quest for justice explodes into a violent street war that could end up killing him and his loved ones.
Idris Elba...
- 5/16/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
Michael Sheen’s role in Masters of Sex resulted in his nomination for Best Actor in a Television Series this year, and you can see what all the fuss is about this Monday 28th July when the first season hits DVD in the UK.
Sheen plays Dr William Masters who, along with Lizzy Caplan’s Virginia Johnson, is a pioneering researcher in the field of human sexuality. The show was successful enough to draw a second season order, which is underway on Us TV as we speak.
This is just the latest in a line of successful roles for rising star Michael Sheen, who is becoming one of a number of new British stars successful in Hollywood. He has had numerous memorable roles, and here we take a look at six of the best…
Heartlands
In 2002′s Heartlands, Sheen plays Colin Lawes, a mild-mannered man running a newsagent with wife Sandra.
Sheen plays Dr William Masters who, along with Lizzy Caplan’s Virginia Johnson, is a pioneering researcher in the field of human sexuality. The show was successful enough to draw a second season order, which is underway on Us TV as we speak.
This is just the latest in a line of successful roles for rising star Michael Sheen, who is becoming one of a number of new British stars successful in Hollywood. He has had numerous memorable roles, and here we take a look at six of the best…
Heartlands
In 2002′s Heartlands, Sheen plays Colin Lawes, a mild-mannered man running a newsagent with wife Sandra.
- 7/25/2014
- by Barry Steele
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Somers Town was written by Paul Fraser (Heartlands) and directed by Shane Meadows (This Is England). Both also worked together on Once Upon A Time In The Midlands, returning to bring this coming of age story to the screen. The film follows two young teenage boys from different backgrounds who happen upon each other and become an awkward sort of best mates. Somers Town is a tale of friendship that circumvents social barriers and obstacles.
Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) is a redheaded boy from East Midlands in England, having arrived in London on his own account with no place to go and no one to call his friend. He’s quickly preyed upon by a small gang of teenage hoodlums who take what little possessions he has. Tomo now must fend for himself without food, clothes or money and ultimately begins to employ some of the same traits as the boys...
Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) is a redheaded boy from East Midlands in England, having arrived in London on his own account with no place to go and no one to call his friend. He’s quickly preyed upon by a small gang of teenage hoodlums who take what little possessions he has. Tomo now must fend for himself without food, clothes or money and ultimately begins to employ some of the same traits as the boys...
- 10/9/2009
- by Travis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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