Rory Kinnear with Def Leppard in the film (Image: NETFLIX)
The popular Netflix film, Bank of Dave, has returned with a second film titled The Loan Ranger. This sequel sees the character Dave Fishwick, portrayed by Rory Kinnear, taking on payday lenders.
Both films have captivated audiences nationwide, with the first film featuring a surprise appearance from rock band Def Leppard.
Dave Fishwick, a Lancashire local, decided to establish his own bank after witnessing the struggles of local businesses and residents during the recession. He continues to challenge major high street banks and predatory payday lenders.
In one scene, Dave organises a charity fundraiser for the bank, which includes a cameo from Def Leppard. However, this event did not occur in reality.
Dave Fishwick is an admirer of the Sheffield-based band, and their inclusion in the storyline was purely fictional. In March 2022, the band hinted at their participation in the film.
The real Dave Fishwick is a huge fan of the band (Image: NETFLIX)
They posted a photograph on X, previously known as Twitter, displaying their stage set-up with the Def Leppard logo visible in the background. The caption read: “Fun time this past weekend! #Tempo_productions #NetflixUK #bankofdavefilm.”
The stage was constructed near Leeds at a film studio for the band’s cameo, intended to represent Burnley F. C.’s Turf Moor football ground.
Dave Fishwick expressed his delight at meeting his idols by sharing the band’s social media post, adding: “This was Amazing, Thank-you so much @DefLeppard You were Brilliant! ! It was great to meet you all!”.
Joe Elliott, the lead singer of Def Leppard, likened the film to “like the new Full Monty” during an interview with Planet Radio about the band’s involvement.
He explained: “What they did is they kind of wrote us into the story and they’ve obviously enhanced the story somewhat because our part in the movie didn’t really happen.”
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Rory Kinnear alongside the band in Bank of Dave (Image: NETFLIX)
“One of his mates, the character of one of his friends knows me for 30 years and says, ‘I think I might be able to get Def Leppard to do a fundraiser for you.'”.
“So, long story short, we do this fundraiser at Turf Moor (Burnley’s football stadium) to raise money so he can start this bank and help out all the locals that were getting no help from the banks.”
“We got to perform three songs in this movie. I don’t know how many will survive or hit the cutting room floor, but you always over film so that they’ve got enough. We all really thought it was a cute thing.”
Dave has been battling for Burnley Loans and Savings to be officially recognised as a bank, but as of now, it remains unrecognised.
Bank of Dave: The Loan Ranger is on