carry on london

Carry On London

A new film, Carry On London, was announced in 2003, but was still in pre-production as of 2008. The script was signed off by the production company in March 2008, and "centres on a limousine company ferrying celebrities to an awards show." The film has had several false starts, and the cast has changed extensively over time, with only the rather unknown Welsh actress Jynine James remaining a consistent name from 2003 to 2008. Daniella Westbrook, Shaun Williamson and Burt Reynolds were once attached, but are no longer involved with the project. In May 2006, it was announced Vinnie Jones and Shane Richie were to star in the film, which was to be directed by Peter Richardson, though Ed Bye was later attached to the project as director.[15] At the 50th anniversary party held at Pinewood Studios in March 2008, Peter Rogers confirmed that he was planning for a series of Carry On films after London, subject to the success of the first.

In early 2009, Carry On London or Carry On Bananas was once again 'back on', now with Charlie Higson attached as director, and a cast list involving Paul O'Grady (as the acidic Kenneth Williamsesque character), Jynine James, Lenny Henry, Justin Lee Collins, Jennifer Ellison (as the saucy Barbara Windsor type), Liza Tarbuck (Hattie Jacques), Meera Syal, James Dreyfus, and Frank Skinner (filling in the Sid James role). However, following the death of series producer Peter Rogers the project is now likely to be shelved. The company set up to produce the film Carry On London LTD is currently undergoing liquidation proceedings (February 2010).