Story of Millwall fan dubbed ‘The Lion of London Bridge’ for fighting off machete-wielding jihadis set to become a movie --[Reported by Umva mag]

THE story of a Millwall fan dubbed “The Lion of London Bridge” for fighting off machete-wielding jihadis is to be a movie. Roy Larner, 55, was awarded a bravery honour after he was stabbed seven times confronting IS terrorists in 2017. ‘The Lion of London Bridge’ Roy Larner with Leo Gregory, who is set to play him in a movie Simon Jones - The SunRoy was stabbed seven times confronting IS terrorists in 2017[/caption] IMDBActor Leo Gregory starring in Hooligan Factory[/caption] He shouted, “F*** you, I’m Millwall” as he tried to prevent the three murderers from attacking customers in a steakhouse. Film rights to the book “Lion of London Bridge” have been optioned by Dougie Brimson, who produced cult hits Green Street and Top Dog. Actor Leo Gregory, 45, who starred in both those films and others including Hooligan Factory, will play Lions’ fan Roy. Filming is due to start next year. Former Sergeant engineer Dougie, who served in the Falklands and first Gulf War, told The Sun: “As a veteran I know a hero when I see one, and Roy is a hero.” “This is not just a story that needs to be told; it must be told. “Roy saved an estimated 30 lives on the night by tackling the knife-wielding terrorists, yet his life since has not been plain sailing. “The incredible story is made for cinema and will do Roy the justice he deserves.” Eight people died and 48 were injured in the atrocity.

Oct 13, 2024 - 20:15

Story of Millwall fan dubbed ‘The Lion of London Bridge’ for fighting off machete-wielding jihadis set to become a movie --[Reported by Umva mag]

THE story of a Millwall fan dubbed “The Lion of London Bridge” for fighting off machete-wielding jihadis is to be a movie.

Roy Larner, 55, was awarded a bravery honour after he was stabbed seven times confronting IS terrorists in 2017.

two men sit at a table with a bottle of heineken beer — ‘The Lion of London Bridge’ Roy Larner with Leo Gregory, who is set to play him in a movie

a man in a hospital bed holding a millwall flag

Roy was stabbed seven times confronting IS terrorists in 2017[/caption]

a man wearing a white jacket with the letter n on it

Actor Leo Gregory starring in Hooligan Factory[/caption]

He shouted, “F*** you, I’m Millwall” as he tried to prevent the three murderers from attacking customers in a steakhouse.

Film rights to the book “Lion of London Bridge” have been optioned by Dougie Brimson, who produced cult hits Green Street and Top Dog.

Actor Leo Gregory, 45, who starred in both those films and others including Hooligan Factory, will play Lions’ fan Roy.

Filming is due to start next year.

Former Sergeant engineer Dougie, who served in the Falklands and first Gulf War, told The Sun: “As a veteran I know a hero when I see one, and Roy is a hero.”

“This is not just a story that needs to be told; it must be told.

“Roy saved an estimated 30 lives on the night by tackling the knife-wielding terrorists, yet his life since has not been plain sailing.

“The incredible story is made for cinema and will do Roy the justice he deserves.”

Eight people died and 48 were injured in the atrocity.

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