The series The Transporter will indeed come to our television screens in 2012. The filming crew is currently in Nice. They are setting up their cameras on the Promenade des Anglais for a few chase scenes. The casting is changing, Jason Statham will no longer be setting the rules for his clients.
Fans of the trilogy will be delighted with the news. The Transporter returns, but this time as a series adapted from the film. Since June 14, part of the filming crew has been in Nice. They are shooting several scenes in the city, a choice explained by the producer’s desire to link the series to the films. The first installment of the trilogy, released in 2002, was largely filmed in Nice.
Chris Vance replaces Jason Statham
Currently in production, the team promises broadcast on television channels next year. M6 has won the rights to air the event series. The film trilogy led by Jason Statham grossed 250 million dollars. This indicates the expectations of Bernard Bouix, the series’ producer.
Unfortunately for fans of the actor with the model-like physique, he will not continue the adventure for the TV adaptation. Chris Vance is taking over. This actor, a series specialist, appeared in the third season of Prison Break, played a few episodes in Dexter, and has roles in Australian series. He will now be the one to decide the rules of The Transporter!
What originalities?
As often happens in trilogies or more, the latest installments do not bring much new. Luc Besson has certainly achieved impressive successes at the box office, but the scripts haven’t evolved much and the stunts have become tiresome due to their exaggerations. At a time when it seemed good to end this successful trilogy, the series is launched.
What will it bring more than new characters? Answer in 2012 with the first season of 12 episodes.
