The Mirror's report, which ran on 27 May, said the follow-up would be set in the present day and based around events in the book To Be Someone, by Peter Meadows, which was inspired by the original movie. Ray Burdis has specifically said that the movie is not a sequel to the original Quadrophenia movie, though it does feature some of the characters, and is set in the mod subculture. Millie Bobby Brown looks chic in a lilac jumpsuit but kicks... Simon Cowell soaks up the sun as he enjoys bike ride with... Pixie Lott sets pulses racing as she goes shirtless under... Nadine Coyle 'signs up' for I'm A Celebrity as jungle bosses... 'We're not out of the woods - but he is BACK!' The film centres on Jimmy’s life in the mid-1960s as he’s caught up in the clashes between the mods and the rockers on the Brighton seafront. W hy risk ruining the memory of a great film with an unauthorised sequel? In the film, leading character Jimmy (Phil Daniels), attempts to escape from his postal job by joining the Mods, a gang at loggerheads with their rivals, the Rockers. Youth culture was in its infancy, and headlines such as "Wild ones invade seaside" fuelled national fears about Britain’s post-war children. The Holby City actress appeared relaxed as she prepared for the next shot in her aqua blue trainers, while she clutched onto her walking stick. The Hatton Garden Job is released in UK cinemas on April 14, 2017. Quadrophenia sequel: Phil Daniels reveals why he’s NOT doing it (EXCLUSIVE) The film stars some of the original Quadrophenia cast, including Gary Shail, Toyah Wilcox, and Phil Daniels. The stars of Quadrophenia celebrated the 40th anniversary of the cult classic last month at Coventry's Comic Con. Are you looking for Specialist UK Bike insurance - click here, VIDEO REVIEW | Zero SR/S real world review and motorway range test, Kawasaki Z900 (2019) real-world review | Part one, Remembering Nicky Hayden in 10 magic moments, Quadrophenia spin-off ‘Being’ set to begin filming this summer. Leslie was left with a spinal injury as a result of the infection, and was once told by doctors that she 'would never walk again.'. Following Leslie's lead, Toyah, who played Monkey in the original, looked chic in a maroon floral midi dress, which she teamed with a pink pointed pump. Why risk ruining the memory of a great film with an unauthorised sequel? Difference is embraced. The original film is also inextricably linked with The Who. Ray Burdis has specifically said that the movie is not a sequel to the original Quadrophenia movie, though it does feature some of the characters, and is set in the mod subculture. Floral fiend:  Toyah Willcox, 61, looked chic in a maroon floral midi dress on set, Monochrome muse: Men Behaving Badly star Leslie, who played Steph in the 1979 drama - slipped into a monochrome houndstooth mini dress, Wrapping up: She wrapped up in a padded black jacket in between takes. Rock band The Who have attacked plans to make a sequel to Quadrophenia, the cult film based on their rock opera. The story was written by Pete Meadows. So was young lust. This website is owned and published by Crash Media Group Limited. Retro: Toyah continued her retro-inspired appearance with a pair of cat-eye black shades and worked her shoulder-length hair into a sleek style, Relaxing: The Holby City actress appeared relaxed as she prepared for the next shot in her aqua blue trainers, Take a break: Taking inspiration from the original movie, Leslie worked her hair into a voluminous pin-curl coif, No shade: She sported a pair of retro-inspired black shades. Now, NME reports that a sequel is set to be filmed this summer, 37 years after the original film’s release. “He did ask me to be involved with it, but because of certain things and this, that and the other, I can’t. He said the film has neither the band’s backing nor the backing of any of original film’s other rights holders. He then forces him into smuggling drugs from the Isle of Wight for him. Eyes, Men Behaving Badly, Where the Heart Is and BBC drama Holby City. But Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have denied involvement, calling the project "a blatant attempt to cash in". A sequel to the 1979 film Quadrophenia, inspired by the Who’s 1973 album of the same name, will reportedly start filming in London this summer. It does something good for my brain, all those endorphins.'. Men Behaving Badly star Leslie, who played Steph in the 1979 drama, slipped into a monochrome houndstooth mini dress and wrapped up in a padded black jacket in between takes. The film, like the book, changes some aspects of the story; though it keeps the main characters of Jimmy and Dave, it focusses on a later mod revival era, rather than the original 1960s mod era. These are external links and will open in a new window. His book picks up where the narrative of The Who's album (rather than the film) ends, following the hero, Jimmy, through the punk era as he becomes a drug dealing gangster. It’s an extremely powerful closing scene, made even more so by the fact that we’re never 100 percent sure that - somewhere off camera and despite an enigmatic flashback at the start of the film - Jimmy hasn’t followed the scooter off the cliff. This film was however based on the book sequel, which itself was based on the rock opera. [1], The film is directed by Ray Burdis. ', Chatting away: Alex chatted to a fellow background artist, Quick change: Alex was later seen in a pair of grey plaid trousers, Suit you: The TV star complemented his suit trousers with a plain black T-shirt, Action! The alleyway sex scene between Daniels and co-star Leslie Ash was raw and, to some viewers, shocking. I’m not doing it.”, The new film is called To Be Someone and director Burdis has also commented on the confusion surrounding the film after The Who’s Roger Daltrey called it “f***ing irrelevant and meaningless.”, Dallas star Patrick Duffy pictured in 1977 and 2018. It’s a little like making a sequel to The Wall without Pink Floyd’s backing, or Help! I can only think of the The Hustler (1961) and The Colour of Money (1986) that stand tall. Pictured with Toyah. Phil Daniels and Toyah Wilcox are set to reprise their roles in a sequel to Quadrophenia, the cult film which came out in 1979. Since her rise to fame, Oxfordshire native Leslie has gone on to star in C.A.T.S. In the background, we hear The Who song I’ve Had Enough, in which Roger Daltrey states that he’s "had enough of street fights… I’m finished with the fashions and acting like I’m tough". Like Jimmy’s scooter, the original film’s legacy risks being pushed off a clifftop. So, after lots of leaky rumours about a sequel to Quadrophenia some 37 years after the original, news was finally announced at the end of May. Taking over his Dad’s scooter dealership and night club, Danny unwittingly inherits his Dad’s dodgy past, as Mad Mike, an underworld mobster, threatens Danny's family. To Be Someone is scheduled for release in April 2020. “I totally agree that Quadrophenia is a classic, iconic film that should never be revisited. The stars of Quadrophenia celebrated the 40th anniversary of the cult classic last month at Coventry's Comic Con. The original movie was set amid the real-life drama of mods and rockers fighting on Brighton beach in 1964. I enjoy it. The Who brand proposed Quadrophenia sequel a 'cash in' The Who hit out at Quadrophenia sequel: 'A blatant attempt to cash in' The proposed sequel has no affiliation with the band. In a strongly-worded statement, they said: "For the avoidance of doubt, this project isn't endorsed by The Who, Who Films, Universal or any of the other rights owners of the original.". Pete Townsend started writing it in the early 1970s when he recalled missing a train after a gig in Brighton nine years earlier. Set around the clashes between rival … Media playback is unsupported on your device, Actress Leslie Ash (pictured above) is not thought to be involved in the 'sequel', The soundtrack to Quadrophenia features Who classics such as The Real Me and Love, Reign o'er Me, Roger Daltrey honoured for teenage cancer work, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36481894, Full article Go for a test drive with the boys. It is scheduled for release in April 2020. A brand-new series of Top Gear has arrived! 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