Synopsis
Danny Dyer is Britain’s most popular young film star. Idolized by Harold Pinter and with his films having taken nearly $50 million at theUK box office, Dyer is the most bankable star in British independent films with one in 10 of the country’s population owning one of his films on DVD. With iconic performances in such cult classicsas The Business, The Football Factory, Dead Man Running, Outlaw, and now Vendetta, Dyer is oneof the most recognizable Englishmen in the world. For the first time, and with its subject’s full cooperation, this book chronicles his film career in depth, combining production background with critical analysis to paint a fascinating picture of the contemporary British film industry and its brightest star. Packed with anecdotes from co-stars and colleagues, as well as contributions from the man himself, The Films of Danny Dyer is the ultimate companion to the work of Britain’s grittiest star.
About the Author
Jonathan Sothcott is one of the UK’s most renowned independent movie producers, as well as one of Danny Dyer’s most frequent collaborators, having produced half a dozen of his movies, including Assassin, Devil’s Playground, and Vendetta. He also produced the successful sports special Danny Dyer’s Football Foul Ups in 2009. Jonathan also writes a monthly column for Digital FilmMaker Magazine. James Mullinger worked as a journalist GQ magazine, and has reviewed hundreds of films and interviewed everyone from Scarlett Johansson and Rachel Weiszto, Christopher Guest, and Bryan Forbes. He has also written for numerous other publications including the Dark Side, the Erotic Review, the Guardian, Men's Health, and Radio Times.
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