Swansea City's rise to Premier League to be made into film

The story of Swansea City's rise from almost going out of business at the bottom of the Football League to the glamour of the Premier League is being made into a film.

Jack To A King is being directed by Bafta Cymru award-winning director Marc Evans, who was behind Patagonia.

The film focuses on the time from when the Swans were sold for £1 until they reached the top flight in 2011.

Fans are also being asked to supply their stories and pictures.

"Jack To A King is essentially a cinematic celebration of a story that a lot of us are familiar with but don't know the detail of," Mr Evans said.

"The heart of the film is that story from 2001 when Swansea City, this small struggling club on the edge of Wales was sold for £1 to 2011 when that very same club - bought back by the fans - dragged its way all the way up to the Premier League and is one of the most popular clubs in the Premier League.