Matthew vaughns layer cake was instrumental in helping daniel craig land the iconic role of james bond, but nowadays craig is so busy 007ing that he presumably doesnt have time for the sequel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 18, 2020 ironically, jason stathams production company purchased the rights for a layer cake sequel that was going to see the fast and furious star take over from daniel craig as the lead. Huff was named one of better homes and gardens 2014 best baking bloggers and her work has appeared online and in print for west elm, cake central magazine, buzzfeed, better homes.
Jason statham has confirmed that a sequel to layer cake is in the works, calling it the most exciting thing on his plate it was first reported in 20 that statham would produce and star in. Its star, daniel craig, went on to become the new james bond in large part because of his. Connolly will write the screenplay, as he did for layer cake. A successful cocaine dealer gets two tough assignments from. It was the first film matthew vaughn directed, after being a producer for guy. The chance to work with someone of that caliber, to do something back home, its the most exciting thing on my plate. The films plot revolves around a londonbased criminal, played by daniel craig, who works in the cocaine trade and wishes to leave the drug business. Netflixs layer cake sequel series sets filming start date. Jason statham to play the daniel craig role in layer cake. Sep 18, 2015 this book was a sequel to the layer cake novel.
Tessa huff is a trained baker, recipe developer, food photographer, and creator of the cake and pastry blog, style sweet ca. The action star will play the unnamed criminal protagonist, portrayed by daniel craig, in the big. The characters stand out and make you visualise who you would expect to play them on the big screen. Jason statham confirms layer cake sequel digital spy. Jason stathams layer cake sequel still going forward. Feb 12, 2018 layer cake was the cult 2004 uk crime thriller that marked the directorial debut of matthew vaughn kingsman. May 19, 2005 like scorseses casino and goodfellas, the british crime movie layer cake opens with a narration describing a criminal world made in heaven. The voice explaining everything to us belongs to daniel craig, who plays the competent and conservative middleman in a wellrun london cocaine.
Sep 03, 2011 also, there are minor things that are improved off of the first book, like i felt there is a more humorous quality in the sequel, and i also liked that xxxx finally gets laid. Connolly was born in london, united kingdom, in 1964. Jason statham passionate about layer cake sequel bt. Statham is producing and star in an adaptation of author jj connollys. Its a book that makes you want to turn over the page but at the same time you dont want it to end.
Connolly, the story revolved around a londonbased criminal played by craig, in one of the last roles he took before becoming james bond in casino royale. Way back in 20, jason statham optioned the rights to j. Jason statham will replace daniel craig in layer cake. A sequel to the popular chandelier quilt found in my. Layer cake was based on the debut novel by author j.
Feb 09, 2018 a sequel to matthew vaughns layer cake based on the j. 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. Jason statham confirms layer cake sequel still happening film. The layer cake sequel is still happening, says jason statham, and itll shoot in 2016. Its hard to top a first book the magnitude of layer cake, and when you read vlm, youll see. Jason statham on homefront, fast 7 and layer cake sequel. Now, almost a decade later, a sequel is in the works without them involved. Plus the layer cake book has i different ending than the film so its would have a lot of explaining and back tracking to do. A sequel to the popular chandelier quilt found in my book charm school 18 quilts from 5 squares. He also wrote the screenplay of the film based on his novel. Its been quite some time since weve heard anything from jason statham about a sequel to layer cake, the 2004 action film which starred daniel craig in the lead.
Jason statham and producer steve chasman have acquired the film rights to j. Statham replaces craig on layer cake sequel dark horizons. A sequel to matthew vaughns layer cake based on the j. May 30, 2015 its been quite some time since weve heard anything from jason statham about a sequel to layer cake. Jason statham has confirmed that a sequel to matthew vaughs 2004 british gangster film layer cake is in the work. Ironically, jason stathams production company purchased the rights for a layer cake sequel that was going to see the fast and furious star take over from daniel craig as the lead. Connolly sequel to layer cake, which was made into a 2004 film directed by matthew vaughn and starring daniel craig, sienna miller, colm meany, michael gambon, ben whishaw, and tom hardy. Layer cake was a great movie and had a great castdont see a point to a sequel with the way the story wrapped up. His first novel, layer cake, was first published in 2000 by duckworth press. Layer cake features all the doublecrosses, grasses and reversals of fortune that come as standard to the genre, but it is lifted by the uniformly excellent cast, the snide intelligence of the. Jason statham gives update on layer cake sequel cbr. Welcome back to the layer cake as sequel approaches.
Aug 12, 2004 layer cake is amazing, really gets you involved and its high paced. Layer cake was vaughns debut feature before going on to direct the likes of kickass and xmen. A successful cocaine dealer gets two tough assignments from his boss on the eve of his planned early retirement. With daniel craig, sienna miller, michael gambon, tom hardy. Apocalypse and daryl mccormack a very english scandal, peaky blinders, with colm meaney layer cake, con air, dylan moran shaun of the dead and alec baldwin saturday night live, mission. Jason statham still plans to star in a layer cake sequel. Jason statham replacing daniel craig for layer cake sequel. Layer cake actor stephen walters and doctor who alum annette badland have landed recurring guest roles on the series, has learned exclusively. Its been quite some time since weve heard anything from jason statham about a sequel to layer cake.
Connolly, first published in 2000 by duckworth press. I loved layer cake and this is, if anything, better. Layer cake is amazing, really gets you involved and its high paced. Jun 01, 2015 its been quite some time since weve heard anything from jason statham about a sequel to layer cake, the 2004 action film which starred daniel craig in the lead. Jason statham confirms layer cake sequel is still in the works. Theres a sequel to layer cake coming up, but with jason. Layer cake also occasionally stylised as l4yer cak.
The chance to work with someone of that caliber, to do something. Its hard to top a first book the magnitude of layer cake, and when you read vlm, youll see it just doesnt have the same pop or snap. Coconut layer cake murder february 2020 chocolate cream pie murder february 2019 christmas cake murder september 2018 raspberry danish murder february 2018 banana cream pie murder february 2017 christmas caramel murder september 2016 wedding cake murder february 2016. Matthew vaughns 2004 gangster movie layer cake is well worth a watch by anyone who hasnt seen it yet, but its notable for a few reasons other than its colorful characters and fastpaced plot. Like scorseses casino and goodfellas, the british crime movie layer cake opens with a narration describing a criminal world made in heaven. Its unclear whether the tv adaptation will be set within the same universe as the 2004 layer cake film starring daniel craig, or whether it will. Spy star jason statham still baking layer cake sequel. Also like casino and goodfellas, it is about an inexorable decline toward the torments of hell.
First class breakout film, layer cake, with statham calling the project the most exciting thing on his plate. Connolly s debut novel layer cake was published in 2000, and brought to the screen by matthew vaughn in 2004. Layer cake was released on dvd and vhs on 23 august 2005 and on bluray in 2007. May 29, 2015 currently working the press circuit in support of his forthcoming comedy spy, jason statham offered a few crumbs of info concerning the sequel to layer cake. The 2004 action film which starred daniel craig in the lead but as far back as two years. Coconut layer cake murder february 2020 chocolate cream pie murder february 2019 christmas cake murder september 2018 raspberry danish murder february 2018. Jason statham to play the daniel craig role in layer cake sequel. Currently working the press circuit in support of his forthcoming comedy spy, jason statham offered a few crumbs of info concerning the sequel to. Statham will replace daniel craig as the protagonist. Also, there are minor things that are improved off of the first book, like i felt there is a more humorous quality in the sequel, and i also liked that xxxx finally gets laid. Kickass actor reveals hidden layer cake easter egg cbr. Though a sequel is belatedly in the works it will no longer be craig playing the unnamed gangster.
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