Like the rest of the series, Origins is inspired by real-life events, specifically the of 1995 (the "Essex Boys" case), where Tucker, Tate, and Rolfe were found shot dead in a Range Rover. While the original film focused on Carlton Leach and the aftermath, Origins and other prequels like The Pat Tate Story (2017) and Marbella (2019) delve deeper into the legends and myths surrounding the victims themselves. Franchise Timeline
: It provides the origin story for the core trio—Tony Tucker, Pat Tate (Craig Fairbrass), and Craig Rolfe —who would eventually become central figures in the original 2007 film. Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
: Portrayed by Terry Stone, who has played the character throughout the franchise. Like the rest of the series, Origins is
The film centers on (played by Terry Stone ), a down-on-his-luck former soldier who finds a new path as a nightclub doorman in Essex. The story tracks his ascent through the local underworld during the height of the 1980s rave scene. Key narrative elements include: : Portrayed by Terry Stone, who has played
According to Wikipedia , the film series follows this release order: Rise of the Footsoldier (2007)