Statham Joins “Layer Cake” Sequel

Jason Statham is set to appear in a sequel to 2004 British gangster thriller “Layer Cake”.

Statham is producing and star in an adaptation of author JJ Connolly’s follow-up novel “Viva La Madness,” taking over the role that Daniel Craig played in the first and was said to be the part that helped him nab the role of James Bond. Statham said to Digital Spy this week:

“JJ Connelly’s written a great book called Viva La Madness, and we’re taking that book and doing something great with it. He’s such a talented writer… the book was incredible. I loved Layer Cake and this is [if anything] better. The chance to work with someone of that calibre, do something back home, it’s the most exciting thing on my plate… We’re doing it next year, and it’s full steam ahead. We’re putting all the finance together, and we’re off and racing.”

The first film followed an unnamed low rank gangster (Craig) in London who makes plans to step away from the criminal life.

Source: [DigitalSpy]