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14 February 2012 1:54 PM, PST | www.themoviebit.com | See recent TheMovieBit news »

Fresh off picking up a BAFTA for outstanding debut for Tyrannosaur, his first feature as director, Paddy Considine has confirmed that he will be adapting Jon Hutton's book, The Years Of The Locusts, for his next stint as director. Set in world of professional body building, the book is based on the true story of amateur boxing promoter Rick "Elvis" Parker and his loyal, but naive, fighter Tim Anderson. It is a story of intrigue, paranoia and murder, as Rick tries to set himself up as the next Don King. Considine is also writing a ghost story called The Leaning, and will next be seen, acting wise, in Now Is Good and Girl On A Bicycle. Source: Deadline

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13 February 2012 7:33 AM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »

Paddy Considine is undoubtedly a man of many talents. We knew he could write and act up a storm, but with his feature film directorial debut, Tyrannosaur, in the can, and receiving such wonderful plaudits – and a BAFTA – Considine is proving he has the entire creative package. In an interview backstage at the Baftas he shed some light on his next project, The Years Of  The Locust, which lies at the complete other end of the thematic spectrum.

The film will be an adaptation of the Jon Hotten book about the world of professional bodybuilding, which is set in the deep south of North America, and is based on true events. The story touches on corruption, murder, money and mayhem as it follows a sociopathic salesman turned boxing promoter, Rick ‘Elvis’ Parker, and his faithful and naive fighter, Tim Anderson.

Considine, who first came to filmgoers’ attention with roles in 24 Hour Party People, »

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2 items from 2012