New direction for Noel Clarke in 4.3.2.1

Noel with co-stars Emma Roberts, Ophelia Lovibond and Tamsin Egerton

Adulthood writer Noel Clarke said he made a "conscious decision" to move away from his previous material in new movie 4.3.2.1.

The multi-talented director, writer and actor was talking at the London premiere of his latest creation, which he also stars in.

The Bafta-winner told Newsbeat that thriller 4.3.2.1 was "a conscious decision to move away from the stuff we'd done but not disrespect or disregard the audience that got us there and that's why there's elements of the previous films.

"There's also glimpses into the films we want to make in the future."

"The whole idea is to take this audience on a journey with you, so that you not only try and grow as a film-maker but you broaden their horizons as well."

Red carpet support

The plot sees four girls thrown together by a chance encounter with some diamond thieves. It's set over three days in two cities - hence the title.

The 34-year-old hit the red carpet with co-stars Michelle Ryan, who you might remember from EastEnders, Tamsin Egerton of St Trinians fame and Emma Roberts, who was in Valentine's Day.

He said: "This is what it's all about - people that come out to support you, appreciating them by giving them time and going to see them."

Another person who was impressed by the red carpet turnout was 4.3.2.1 star Adam Deacon - who played Jay in Kidulthood and sequel Adulthood.

He said: "It's always surreal, since Adulthood I've never got used to this. This is what it's all about, you do the job and people show support and it's lovely. It's good when the UK come out like this."

London-born hip-hop star Bashy added: "You can feel the love, a lot of people coming out to support it. You can see a lot of young people, old people, a range of ages. It's all positive."

Bashy helped produced the music for Adulthood, the follow-up to Noel's award-winning 2006 movie Kidulthood, which propelled the director to fame.

He won a Bafta Orange Rising Star Award in 2009, which is voted for by the public.

Noel has also played the part of Mickey Smith in Doctor Who.