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Published Feb 20, 2026, 7:48 PM EST
Makuochi Echebiri is a News Writer for Collider. He has been interested in creative writing from as far back as high school, and he would consume pretty much anything that’s film or TV. However, his truest love lies in the presence of historical epics and thrillers.
Lured by the brilliance of Middle Earth from an early age both in print and on screen, his palate has since expanded to other realms including Westeros, Kattegat among others. He also possesses a great appetite for the stories that emanate from the vastness of space. Even though he is no Avenger.
Obsessed with storytelling and having works of his own that have yet to make it to print, he is content to use that ability to communicate to as many as are reachable. In his spare time, he looks out for avenues where he can aid people aside from his plans to reign over this earthly realm. Yes…you heard that first here.
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Crime thrillers hold a solid draw because they tap into our fascination with justice and the thin line between order and chaos. They let us explore danger from a safe distance, and pull us into high-stakes worlds where every choice has consequences. Prime Video boasts an impressive collection of the genre, with the streamer responsible for bringing us modern TV classics such as Reacher, Bosch, and, more recently, Cross. In addition to these originals, the streamer also houses a robust selection, and now, in its latest routine reshuffle, it's set to bid farewell to one beloved classic.
From the classic Alfred Hitchcock Collection to Taylor Sheridan’s more recent American Frontier Trilogy, Prime Video has long been a home for fan-favorites. Among them is also a 2004 British crime thriller widely credited with helping influence the casting of the actor who would succeed Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. With a legacy like that, it’s the kind of film any platform would want to keep. However, in just a few weeks, it’s leaving Prime Video, with no word on if or when it might return.
Layer Cake is one of Daniel Craig's best pre-James Bond movies, though it wasn’t fully appreciated until Craig rose to international stardom and fans revisited a performance many now see as worthy of 007. The film earned modest box office returns, but critics loved its stylized concept, and today it’s regarded as one of the best British crime thrillers. Directed by Matthew Vaughn in his feature debut, it also featured a rising Tom Hardy in a breakout supporting role. Fans have barely two weeks to catch it on Prime Video, as it’s scheduled to leave the platform on Tuesday, March 3.
Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie Are Really Making a 'Layer Cake' Successor
Talks to make another Layer Cake movie began circulating soon after J.J. Connolly penned Viva La Madness, the sequel to his 2000 novel that inspired the original film. Jason Statham reportedly acquired rights in 2013 with plans to adapt it and step into the role of the central, unnamed gangster. However, developments appeared to have stalled until recently.
Statham has recently reunited with frequent collaborator Guy Ritchie to finally bring the story to the screen, marking their sixth collaboration. While plot details remain tightly under wraps, the film is being described as a standalone — not quite a reboot, nor a direct sequel, but a fresh take with a new action heavyweight stepping into the iconic anonymous role of “X.” Production reportedly began in January 2026 in London, with an expanded ensemble that includes Vinnie Jones, Jason Isaacs, Babs Olusanmokun, Camila Mendes, Ben Foster, Jonny Lee Miller, and Raúl Alejandro — several of whom have previously worked with Ritchie.
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Like Follow Followed R Drama Thriller Crime Release Date September 30, 2004 Runtime 105 minutes Director Matthew Vaughn Writers J.J. Connolly Producers Adam Bohling, David Reid, Matthew VaughnCast
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