Paul Weller set to release first ever soundtrack album

The film’s star (as well as writer and co-producer), the Bafta-nominated actor Johnny Harris and a long-time fan of Paul, approached Paul a few years ago to see if he'd be interested.

At that point, all that existed was the script – no cast and no budget – but Paul was keen almost immediately and a partnership was forged.

Johnny Harris says: “Paul would constantly send through any new ideas, demos, or recordings, and what was unique and beautiful about this approach was that Paul’s new compositions were now inspiring and influencing the story as I was re-writing it. I’d also send Paul through new drafts of the script, or any new ideas as they were forming along the way, and a beautifully collaborative process evolved”.

Jawbone directed by Thomas Napper, is the semi-autobiographical story of a former youth boxing champion. Jimmy McCabe (Johnny Harris) is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill (Ray Winstone), cornerman Eddie (Michael Smiley) and promoter Joe (Ian McShane). Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender; Jimmy will risk his life to stand tall and to regain his place in the world.

Jawbone hits Irish & UK cinemas on March 17.