The Sweeney (2012 film) the gun. Some time later, Regan returns to the now reactivated Flying Squad offices, reinstated. He and the rest of the Squad leave on a case, with Inspector Lewis watching Carter and Regan as they go. A film version of the television series was first announced in 2008. The film was to be produced by DNA Films, and to be written and directed by Nick Love. Love was asked to write the film alongside Ian Kennedy Martin, the creator of the original series. Filming was originally planned for Spring 2009, with Ray Winstone's name confirmed for the role of Jack
Sweeney 2 leaving a trail which leads Jack Regan all the way to Malta and back, before he finds encouragement from Jupp, who meanwhile has been sent down for corruption because Jack wouldn't testify in court for him. "Sweeney 2" is the "third" film based on Ian Kennedy-Martin's original concept for "The Sweeney". In 1974 a pilot film was made for the ITV television network, entitled "Regan", which aired as a made for television film. There then followed three seasons on television, and, in 1977, a feature film released in cinemas entitled "Sweeney!" The film "Sweeney 2" followed in 1978. Barry Spikings