The former Ukip leader and the party's top donor, Arron Banks, are set to sign a deal with a Hollywood studio for the series based on Mr Banks' diary of the referendum campaign, The Bad Boys of Brexit.

Oscar winner Kevin Spacey or Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch have been tipped to play Mr Farage, however the tweed-loving MEP has hinted at playing himself.

Shooting is set to start in 2018 after the deal is signed off next month, with the script also soon to be finished.

The story is to be told from the point of view of Gerry Gunster, a US pollster who advised the Leave.EU campaign set up by Mr Banks.