Variety reports that Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley are set to star in London Boulevard, a crime drama, directed and written by The Departed scribe William Monahan. This Ken Bruen adaptation will mark his first directorial effort. The film is scheduled to shoot this summer in London. Farrell will play a South London criminal who, after release from prison, tries to give up the gangster life by becoming a handyman for a reclusive young actress.
Monahan has been hit or miss for me. I loved The Departed but found Body of Lies to be pretty mediocre. Considering this film will stay with the crime/drama theme I’m pretty excited, especially after Farrell did so well being a hitman this year.
Are you excited for London Boulevard?