Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger

Two years after founding his own bank, local hero Dave Fishwick takes on the predatory payday lenders bringing misery to his small English town.

Introduction

Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger is an British biographical sequel to comedy and drama scheduled to be released on Netflix on January 10, 2025 in the UK and a wider international release over the course of the year.  Written by Chris Foggin, who also was the director of the original bank of Dave, this sequel takes place just two years following Dave Fishwick founded Britain’s first community bank.

 The sequel broadens the scope of action: facing the threat of a much more powerful opponent than traditional banks Dave tackles payday loan firms, whose predatory lending practices put at risk the most vulnerable members of society.

 It blends real-life inspiration with issues of financial justice as well as the tension of activism. It is a film that aims to highlight not only the struggle against the big financial institutions, but also how ordinary citizens who are able to stand up for their rights and perseverance are able to challenge injustice. 

Storyline

Two years after the establishment of his community bank, Dave Fishwick hears of a woman whose life was destroyed by a tiny payday loan which exploded in charges and interest, between PS200 to PS1,480 within an entire year. Incredulous at what appears to be financial fraud, Dave decides to take the payday lending industry to court.

 He teams up with Jessica an empathetic American investigative journalist as well as Oliver an experienced Local Citizens Advice counsellor. Together, they look into the predatory lending practices and expose their methods and seek to safeguard people who are trapped in debt cycles. 

The road becomes risky as Dave puts at risk his bank account and his reputation, as well as perhaps even life. The battle escalates, which requires moral courage and a sense of community as he navigates the ethical, legal and financial issues of battling powerful organizations. This film takes the characters (or at least the battle) beyond borders, reaching across the U.S. to confront the worldwide magnitude of the payday loan practices. 

Production and Cast

Main Cast:

• Rory Kinnear as Dave Fishwick
• Jo Hartley as Nicky Fishwick (his wife) 
• Chrissy Metz plays Jessica The American journalist who investigates. 
• Amit Shah plays Oliver, Citizens Advice counsellor 

Supporting Cast:

• Rob Delaney as Carlo Mancini 
• Hugh Bonneville as Sir Charles Denbigh
• Dan Fogler as Detective Mitch Adams
• Leila Farzad Pearce Quigley, and others playing supporting parts 

Crew and Technical Information:

• Director: Chris Foggin 
• Author: Piers Ashworth 
• Producers: Karl Hall, Piers Tempest 
• Cinematography Michael Stern Sterzynski 

Themes and Tags

• Financial justice vs Predatory Lending
• Social impact of community banking and the role of banks
• Activism in real-life
• The struggle of the working class
• Debt exploitation
• Cross-border financial systems
• The moral courage of a person and the risk they take

FAQs

Q When and where will the film Bank of Dave 2 The Loan Ranger be released?
A The movie will be released in the UK and Ireland on Netflix UK in the UK and Ireland on January 10, 2025 and a larger Netflix release worldwide expected in 2025. 

Q Who is the writer and director?
A: Chris Foggin is the director. The script was written by Piers Ashworth.

Q: What’s the story of the film?
A It will follow Dave Fishwick as he fights against payday loan businesses that exploit vulnerable customers, and risking his freedom, bank account and even his life. 

Q Does it have a basis in real historical events?
A Yes, it’s “true-ish.” The idea is based on Dave Fishwick’s actual efforts in the late 2010s to take on loans for payday within the UK.

Q What is the style and genre?
A The film is a biographical comedy-drama that blends the power of humor, inspiration community spirit, and social justice conflicts. 

Conclusion

of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger builds on the same ethos as the first film, delving deeper into the underlying causes of financial inequality. The film features Dave Fishwick returning as the champion of communities with low representation and backed by allies who provide experience and empathy The film demonstrates the ways that individuals can be a change-maker, even when faced with formidable opposition. 

Its mix of real-life inspiration and moral issues, as well as the importance of community involvement will make it more than an entertainment film, but an example of what fair finance could be in the real world. For those who are inspired by stories of honesty, justice as well as hope, the film is sure to resonate with them.