Vinnie Jones is no master thespian, but his personality and attitude carry such charisma that he is a joy to watch. From a football hooligan in Eurotrip, to the unstoppable Juggernaught as well as some badass roles in Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Vinnie has made his presence known.
Now Mr Jones will bring his charm to the small screen starting with Chuck (a favourite of mine) and a new show with him as a James Bond type spy.
The big guy is making his way on TV twice, first to guest star this fall on NBC’s CHUCK as a big-hearted hitman, and then on to his own series as a Bond-type international spy. The new untitled show being developed independently of networks
influence is based on an upcoming comic book by Howard Chaykin where the hero teams up with his long-lost daughter on covert missions. The plan is for an initial 22-episode order.
I would love to see this lug doing the superspy gig. The smooth secret agent thing would be a nice contrast with his “hands on” approach and cocky tude.
I just hope the daughter isn’t 12 or this might feel like Inspector Gadget instead of a cool spy show.
