Cast moves onto ‘London Boulevard’

GK Films is developing a new crime drama called ‘London Boulevard’ which goes into production this summer. Screenwriter William Monahan (Body of Lies, The Departed) will turn director for this film, which centers on a newly paroled criminal in London who gets involved with a young actress.

Colin Farrell has been cast as the paroled criminal and Keira Knightley will play the reclusive young actress. Rounding out the cast will be David Thewlis (The New World, Harry Potter) as the actress’ agoraphobic business manager, Anna Friel (Timeline, Goal!) will play the criminal’s sister and Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast, The Proposition) will play a former crime boss.

So, this little film has sort of snuck up and bit me in the ass because, when I do the math I get a really good movie from this. The only real wild card here is not knowing how Monahan will do in the director’s chair for the first time. Otherwise, he’s a damn good writer. Colin Farrell is a guilty pleasure of mine, deservedly so. He’s not the best actor, but he’s enjoyable in most of his roles. Keira is Keira, which is fine with me. Ray Winstone is freaking amazing and plays such a good bad guy. My two cents here… count on this being a small, sleeper hit!

[source: Variety]