Back in June 2009, we reported that Colin Farrell would join Keira Knightley in a new drama called London Boulevard. Shortly after the announcement we didn’t hear much more about it but today we’ve found a sign of life! The first trailer for the film has appeared online to the shocking but pleasant surprise of all of us. Check it out…
Looks like Ocasr-winning writer William Monaham has added a few more jewels to his crown (aka A-listers to his film). Keira Knightley and Colin Farrell have both offically signed on to join David Thewlis, Anna Friel, Ben Chaplin and Ray Winstone in Monaham’s upcoming directorial debut, London Boulevard.
The movie is based on Ken Bruen’s novel of the same name, and centers on a London criminal newly released from prison who becomes involved with a reclusive young actress. Although they haven’t announced who will be playing what, it sounds like Farrell will be the young criminal and Knightley will be the young actress, which are roles that the two actors fit into quite comfortably. Continue Reading
The British drama London Boulevard just got infused with some more European flare. The film is the directorial debut of Oscar winning screenwriter William Monahan, and currently stars Keira Knightley and Colin Farrell. According to RopeofSilicon three more British actors have just been added to the cast in the form of Ray Winstone (above), Anna Friel, and David Thewlis.
Colin Farrell has landed another job! When I last reported on the Irish actor, he’d just signed on to star in The Way Back, with Academy Award nominated actress Saoirse Ronan. He must really like the movie Atonement, because in his next project he”ll work with Ronan’s former co-star Keira Knightley. According to Variety, both Farrell and Knightley have signed on to star in the crime drama, London Boulevard.
