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
The Sweeney (2012 film) The car chase scenes filmed with "Top Gear" were filmed on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent in Queenborough and Sheerness and the presenters and production team from "Top Gear" assisted with planning and filming. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were reported to have driven but their names do not appear in the film credits. In the episode only Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson are shown. On the weekend of release, "The Sweeney" topped the UK box office, taking over £1.5 million and replacing "Dredd" at the top of the chart. The film received mixed reviews from critics. On