Welcome to the Punch

Welcome to the Punch is a British thriller in post-production and scheduled for 2012 release. Written by Eran Creevy, the script had been placed on the 2010 Brit List, a film-industry-compiled list of the best unproduced screenplays in British film. With seven votes, the film was honored with third place.[1][2] The film is directed by Creevy, starring award-winning actors James McAvoy, Mark Strong, and Andrea Riseborough.[3][4]

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Plot

Welcome to the Punch presents the story of a former Icelandic criminal Jacob Sternwood (Strong), who comes out of hiding, in an effort to save his son when a heist goes wrong. Strong's character, Sternwood, is the one man that London detective Max Lewinsky (McAvoy) has always been after. During their cat-and-mouse game, the two become unlikely allies, working together to expose a deeper conspiracy. Solve it, they live; fail, they die.[4][5]

Cast

Name Role
James McAvoy Max Lewinsky
Mark Strong Jacob Sternwood
Andrea Riseborough Sarah Hawks

Production

Name Role
Rory Aitken Producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones Producer
Ben Pugh Producer
Eran Creevy Writer-Director

References

  1. ^ "The Brit List 2010". Industrialscripts.co.uk. 2010-11-05. http://industrialscripts.co.uk/the-brit-list-2010/. Retrieved 2011-09-11. 
  2. ^ Dawtrey, Adam (2010-11-06). "Brit List spotlights unproduced gems - Entertainment News, Film News, Media". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118026975?refCatId=13. Retrieved 2011-09-11. 
  3. ^ "James McAvoy hits kerb filming car chase scenes for Welcome to the Punch". mirror.co.uk. 2011-08-23. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/08/23/james-mcavoy-hits-kerb-filming-car-chase-scenes-for-welcome-to-the-punch-115875-23365073/. Retrieved 2011-09-11. 
  4. ^ a b "James McAvoy cast in Welcome To The Punch « | Britmovie | Home of British Films". Britmovie. http://www.britmovie.co.uk/2011/04/26/james-mcavoy-cast-in-welcome-to-the-punch/. Retrieved 2011-09-11. 
  5. ^ "Collider". Collider. http://collider.com/?tag=welcome-to-the-punch. Retrieved 2011-09-11. 

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