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Dyer desperate for 'Sweeney' role
Published Tuesday, Mar 18 2008, 11:20 GMT | By Alex Fletcher | 3 comments
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According to The Sun, US producers are looking for someone to star alongside Ray Winstone in the film, but don't believe Dyer is famous enough in America to win the part.
Nick Love, who worked with Dyer on The Football Factory and The Business, is directing the movie.
Dyer said: "This is the big one for me. Nick is campaigning for me but they want to sell it worldwide. There's no better combination than me and Ray for this."
The original 1970s cop show starred John Thaw and Dennis Waterman in the lead roles.
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Tony, London, on March 18th, 2008
The guy can only play one character (albeit very well). I guess he could do this role but where would he go from there?
The guy can only play one character (albeit very well). I guess he could do this role but where would he go from there?
lee kaay, london, on March 18th, 2008
danny always appears desperate for any role - a few years back he was desperate for nil by mouth (did not get it) then the professionals movie (did not get shortlisted) and now this - his previous agent was also desperate to get him seen by top Casting Directors but most refused. This bloke cannot act.
danny always appears desperate for any role - a few years back he was desperate for nil by mouth (did not get it) then the professionals movie (did not get shortlisted) and now this - his previous agent was also desperate to get him seen by top Casting Directors but most refused. This bloke cannot act.
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Oh no not Nick Love, not so sure if 'The Sweeney' is quite ready for a redux,if so I would feel more confident if it were in the hands of Matthew Vaughn, a far superior director. As for casting Danny Dyer in the George Carter role...oh no wrong ,wrong,wrong Carter was never 'chav'.If Ray Winstone is doing 'Regan' then how about either Tom Hardy or George Harris. If its Mr Love & Mr Dyer I think we are looking at another 'The Avengers' I'm afraid