Shooting has begun on British actor Dexter Fletcher’s directorial debut Wild Bill, starring Charlie Creed-Miles, Will Poulter, Sammy Williams and Liz White.

The story of a father who is reunited with his sons after being released after 8 years in prison, shooting will take place for five weeks in and around East London and at Three Mills Studios.

It features an all star supporting cast including Andy Serkis, Jason Flemyng, Jaime Winstone, Leo Gregory, Sean Pertwee and Eddie Marsan. The screenplay has been written by Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels actor Fletcher, together with Danny King and Tim Cole.

Fletcher is also producing the film, together with Sam Tromans and Tim Cole for their new UK production outfit 20ten Media. The film is financed through private equity.