[Movies] Tom Hardy To Star In Locke Posted by Joseph Lee on 02.07.2013
Begins production later this month...
Coming Soon reports that IM Global and Anthem have announced Tom Hardy (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises) will star in the film Locke, which will be written and directed by Steven Knight (Hummingbird). It will be produced by Paul Webster, Joe Wright and Guy Heeley's Shoebox Films.
It's based on an original screenplay by Knight (Eastern Promises, Dirty Pretty Things).
Here's a synopsis: Locke is the story of one man's life unraveling in a tension-fuelled ninety minute race against time. Ivan Locke has the perfect family, his dream job, and tomorrow should be the crowning moment of his career. But one phone call will force him to make a decision that will put it all on the line.
The film will begin production in London, England later this month. Paul Webster and Guy Heeley will produce. IM Global, Shoebox and Knight previously worked on Hummingbird, which will be released by Lionsgate later this year.
Paul Webster said: "Tom Hardy and Steve Knight are two of the most exciting talents working today so Guy and I are really excited to be able team up with them and our friends at IM Global on this unique project."
IM Global CEO Ford added: "We enjoyed the ride with Steven, Paul and Guy so much that we're delighted to be in business with the same team on 'Locke.' Adding a brilliant talent like Tom to the equation makes the prospect all the more exciting."
Knight said: "I'm really excited to be working with Tom Hardy on an innovative piece of filmmaking which will exercise his immense talent to the full. That IM Global are coming with us on this literal and metaphorical journey is testament to their creative ambition."
