EastEnders' Danny Dyer to 'reprise an iconic role' year after leaving BBC soap
ok.co.ukDanny Dyer is reportedly set to reprise his role of hooligan Tommy Johnson in a sequel to iconic film The Football Factory. The former EastEnders actor, perhaps best known for playing Mick Carter in the BBC soap from 2013 until last year, “can’t wait” to start filming the follow-up to the 2004 movie about a violent firm of Chelsea FC supporters, it has been reported.
A source claimed filming for the sequel would begin early next year - the 20th anniversary of the original’s release - adding that it was a “passion project” for Danny, 46.
It was also reported that the follow-up would be called Marching Powder, which is a slang name for cocaine. A source told The Sun: “It’s full steam ahead for Football Factory 2 and filming is due to start in January.The hope is they can turn it around quickly enough so it comes out in 2024 – in time for the 20th anniversary." They added: “The script for Marching Powder will reveal what happened to the rival factions of hooligans after the end of the last film.
It’s a real passion project for Danny who can’t wait to get his teeth back into the role.” OK! has contacted Danny’s reps for comment.
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