Question 1

Which character from Ken Bruen's novels does Jason Statham portray in this film?

Accepted Answer

Jason Statham plays Detective Sergeant Tom Brant, a character from Ken Bruen's series of novels.

Question 2

What notable recognition did the screenplay receive before production?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was featured in the 2007 Blacklist, a list of the 'most liked' unmade scripts of that year.

Question 3

What was significant about this film for Lionsgate UK?

Accepted Answer

This was the first film production by Lionsgate UK.

Question 4

How did the film adaptation differ from the original novel's structure?

Accepted Answer

In the original novel, each chapter is devoted solely to one character, but this had to change for the film adaptation.

Question 5

What connection do Jason Statham and Luke Evans have between this film and the Fast & Furious franchise?

Accepted Answer

In this film, Statham and Evans play friends who owe each other favors, while in the Fast & Furious franchise they play the Shaw brothers: Deckard and Owen.

Question 6

Which character from the film is based on a series of novels by Ken Bruen?

Accepted Answer

Detective Sergeant Tom Brant, portrayed by Jason Statham, is a character from Ken Bruen's novel series. The film adapts one of those novels.

Question 7

What notable recognition did the screenplay receive before production?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was featured in the 2007 Blacklist, which highlights the most liked unmade scripts of that year.

Question 8

What connection do Jason Statham and Luke Evans share between this film and the Fast & Furious franchise?

Accepted Answer

In Blitz, Statham and Evans play friends who owe each other favors. In Fast & Furious, they play the Shaw brothers: Deckard and Owen.

Question 9

What was significant about this film's production company?

Accepted Answer

Blitz was the first film production by Lionsgate UK.

Question 10

How did the film adaptation differ structurally from the original novel?

Accepted Answer

In the original novel, each chapter focuses solely on one character, but this structure had to change for the film adaptation.

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