They Like Mike

Mike Leigh has begun production on his new untitled film--his first since last year’s acclaimed Happy-Go-Lucky-As usual for Leigh the plot is being kept under wraps reports THR.

Leigh regulars Imelda Staunton, Michele Austin, Jim Broadbent, Phil Davis Karina Fernandez, Oliver Maltman, Lesley Manville, Martin Savage, Ruth Sheen and Peter Wight star in the film that will shoot in London for the next nine weeks.

David Bradley and Stuart McQuarrie, newcomers to Leigh's films, will join them. Many of Leigh's regular crew members like cinematographer Dick Pope are also returning.

Georgina Lowe produces the film .