Film Adaptation
A film adaptation of Filth is currently scheduled for release in 2012. It is directed by Jon S. Baird, from a script he co-wrote with author Irvine Welsh. The film is in post-production, with principal photography held from January 16, 2012 to March 13.
Cast members credited from 30 November 2011 includes British actors Sanjeev Kohli, Jamie Bell, Gary Lewis, James McAvoy, Alan Cumming and Martin Compston; all with their respective roles for the film. Some of the casting is as follows: James McAvoy will play the leading role of Bruce Robertson, with Jamie Bell as his mentee-cum-sidekick, Ray Lennox. Alan Cumming will play Bob Toal, Bruce's superior officer. Actress Imogen Poots will be playing Amanda Drummond, a colleague of Bruce's. Toby Jones will play Clifford 'Bladesey' Blades, Bruce's apparent friend.
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