Danny Boyle talks Olympics, knighthoods, and "Trainspotting" sequel

Reuters 2013-03-20

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Danny Boyle was joined by his co-stars James McAvoy and Vincent Cassell for the world premiere of his new movie "Trance" which also stars Rosario Dawson, who Boyle is reported to have split from in recent weeks.

"Trance" tells the story of an art dealer who gets involved in stealing a priceless piece of work. But after suffering a blow to the head, he can't remember what happened to the painting and is forced by the gang to visit a hypnotherapist to try and re-establish his memories. It's Boyle's first movie since finishing his job as Artistic Director of the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

SOUNDBITE (English) Danny Boyle:

"Doing the Olympics will drive you mad after a while so we shot this, and it is the dark side so it's wonderful to do another story. Because that (the Olympics) is the light, you have got to look after the shade as well so it was lovely to get back to it yes."

Boyle recently announced he turned down a knighthood for his work o

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