Netflix’s 'Bank of Dave 2' Blends Real-Life Payday Loan Fight with Fictional Drama

The sequel highlights Dave Fishwick's campaign against payday lenders while taking creative liberties for entertainment.

The real Dave Fishwick led a campaign against payday loan companies, raising awareness about exploitative practices and influencing UK regulatory reforms.
While the film portrays fictional characters and dramatic events, it incorporates elements of Fishwick's actual efforts, such as confronting payday lenders in the UK and US.
The sequel uses fictionalized companies and a villain, Carlo Mancini, to represent real-life payday loan industry figures and practices.
Fishwick's work contributed to the closure of major payday lenders like Wonga and the introduction of stricter regulations in the UK.
Def Leppard and other cameos add entertainment value, but many plot points, such as legal battles and daring escapes, are fictional embellishments.