An English biographical drama movie from 2016 is titled A Street Cat Named Bob, written by Tim John and Maria Nation and directed by Roger Spottiswoode. It is based on James Bowen’s The World According to Bob and his book of the same name. Anthony Head, Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, and Bob the Cat appear in the movie. On November 3, 2016, the film had its London premiere before going wide the next day. A Streetcar Named Desire is parodied in the title. On March 29, 2017, the movie won Best British Film at the UK National Film Awards. A Gift from Bob, a sequel with a Christmas theme, debuted in UK theatres in November 2020. In June 2020, Bob the cat passed away. Therefore the movie was released posthumously.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOB’S STORY
REVEALING THE CAST OF THE SERIES, BOB
James Bowen, played by Luke Treadaway. The genuine James Bowen makes a cameo appearance and requests Bob’s autograph on their behalf of himself. Bob’s stand-ins are Leo, Ricki, Ricki, Trayce, Jafffa, Booker, and Oscar. Elizabeth “Betty” Robinson, played by Ruta Gedmintas, is James’ animal-loving neighbor and potential love interest. Val, played by Joanne Froggatt, is James’s drug supporter. Anthony Head portrays James Bowen’s remarried father, Jack Bowen. Bob Darren Evans as Baz, James’ former friend who never overcame his heroin addiction, is described by Beth Goddard as Hilary Bowen, Jack’s wife, and James’ stepmother Caroline Goodall as Mary, an American journalist who convinces him to write a book on Bob. Elsie, played by Ruth Sheen, is a compassionate middle-aged woman who offers Bob gifts. Bus Conductor Nina Wadia.
LET’S HAVE A GLANCE AT THE PRODUCTION UNIT AND RELEASE DATE FOR BOB
On August 24, 2015, it was revealed that Roger Spottiswoode would helm a movie based on The publication A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen, with Tim John penning the screenplay. Adam Rolston would oversee production through his Shooting Script Films, and The Exchange had sold the movie’s international distribution rights. Maria Nation contributed to the script as well. Filming of the movie began on October 25, 2015, at Twickenham Film Studios in London and on location in Covent Garden. The shoot ended on December 6, 2015. The Duchess of Cambridge attended the international premiere of A Street Cat Named Bob on November 3, 2016, at the Curzon Mayfair Theater in London. The movie premiered to the general public in the UK and the US on November 4 and 18, respectively.
A GLIMPSE OF THE FILMING SITES OF BOB
A heartfelt movie based on the experiences of James Bowen, a recovering heroin addict and busker in London who meets a ginger street cat named Bob and his book of the same name. While Bob gives him just what he needs to busk in front of the crowds, we follow his highs and lows. Most of the movie is set in central London in the United Kingdom. When you visit any of these vibrant, attractive neighborhoods of London, there is plenty to do. Covent Garden is a busy filming location, especially when we see James being bullied by an onlooker on the corner of Covent Garden Square. The central covered building in Covent Garden is surrounded by cafes and restaurants, and customers are kept warm by flame heaters on freezing winter evenings and warm summer days.