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TL;DR
- Craig Fairbrass stars as Pat Tate in the seventh installment of the 'Rise of the Footsoldier' franchise, titled 'Retribution'.
- Fairbrass believes the franchise appeals to the 'working man' and fills a void left by the lack of relatable British crime content on streaming platforms.
- He highlights the loyalty of the franchise's fanbase as a key reason for its long-standing success.
- Director Nick Nevern criticizes industry 'snobbery' towards working-class talent and themes, despite a demand for British crime films.
- 'Retribution' is the first film in the franchise to receive a 15 certificate, aiming to broaden its audience.
- Both Fairbrass and Nevern comment on the possibility of future Bond casting, with Fairbrass humorously declining and Nevern expressing interest in directing.