Film bosses commission Twin Town sequel

A SEQUEL to cult hit Twin Town has been commissioned by film bosses.

The 1997 film, set in Swansea, portrayed a gritty underside to the city — and helped launch the careers of screen stars Rhys Ifans and Dougray Scott.

And now one of its original writers, Kevin Allen, has confirmed talks are underway for a follow-up — which will take the economic downturn for its inspiration.

The Swansea-born film-maker told the Post: "There's been talk about a sequel for the past five years, but it never felt quite right. But now it feels right.

"It's not going to be a direct continuation of the first film — it will be Twin Town 12 years on. I don't want to go and make another version of what I made before."

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