Paddy Considine to make real-life boxing film 'Years of the Locust'

Paddy Considine has confirmed that he is working on a film adaptation of the book The Years of the Locust, a real-life tale of boxing written by Jon Hotten.

The actor, director and screenwriter won 'Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer' at the 2012 Orange BAFTA Film Awards yesterday (February 12), for his first feature Tyrannosaur.

He confirmed his intention to adapt the novel for the screen backstage at the ceremony, according to Deadline.

The Years of the Locust, set in the 1990s, tells the true story of a loyal, naive boxer and his sociopathic promoter.

In addition to its BAFTA win, Tyrannosaur has also been honoured at the Evening Standard Film Awards and the British Independent Film Awards.

Watch the trailer for Considine's Tyrannosaur below: