Biopic

André the Giant biopic is in development

Posted 10 years ago

Even if you weren't aware of André “The Giant” Roussimoff's illustrious wrestling career, chances are that you've watched THE PRINCESS BRIDE at some point during your life and fallen in love with his portrayal of Fezzik. A feature film about...

Jessica Chastain offered lead role in the Aaron Sorkin directed Molly’s Game

Posted 10 years ago

For the first time ever (I know, I was surprised too) Aaron Sorkin will step behind the camera to direct his first feature-film, an adaptation of Molly Bloom’s memoir "Molly's Game" which deals with the world of high-stakes poker and...

Steve Coogan & John C. Reilly to lead Laurel and Hardy biopic Stan & Ollie

Posted 10 years ago

Deadline has learned that Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are set to play (respectively) Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in a biopic about the iconic comic duo titled STAN & OLLIE. Have I got your attention yet? If not,...

Jeremy Renner attached to star as boxer Rocky Marciano in biopic

Posted 10 years ago

THR is reporting that Jeremy Renner will star as Rocky Marciano in UNDEFEATED: THE ROCKY MARCIANO STORY, a planned biopic about the legendary boxer. The project doesn't have a director yet, but Samuel Franco (The New Adventures of Robin Hood)...

Music video director Benny Boom in talks to helm Tupac Shakur biopic

Posted 10 years ago

A few months ago Carl Franklin was tapped to helm Morgan Creek's long-gestating Tupac Shakur biopic, but apparently he's no longer involved with the planned film, as THR is reporting that Benny Boom is now in talks to direct. Although...

Universal courting Ryan Gosling for Damien Chazelle’s Neil Armstrong biopic

Posted 10 years ago

Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling's first collaboration will be witnessed in the upcoming LA LA LAND, a modern take on the Hollywood musical which stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as the aspiring actress he falls...

Martin Scorsese could reunite with William Monahan for Evel Knievel biopic

Posted 10 years ago

There have been several attempts at getting a film centering around famed daredevil Evel Knievel off the ground and, per Deadline, it looks as though we've got another to add to the list. The outlet reports that Paramount Pictures is...

Noomi Rapace in talks for lead in Amy Winehouse biopic

Posted 11 years ago

Screen Daily has learned that Noomi Rapace is in talks to star as Amy Winehouse in a movie about the late British soul singer. AUGUST RUSH director Kirsten Sheridan will helm the biopic (working title AMY WINEHOUSE) and Sheridan also...

Director Michael Winterbottom exits Will Ferrell comedy biopic Russ & Roger

Posted 11 years ago

According to The Wrap, Michael Winterbottom has dropped out of directing RUSS & ROGER, STX Entertainment's planned buddy comedy biopic starring Will Ferrell as filmmaker Russ Meyer and Josh Gad as movie critic Roger Ebert, due to creative differences. But...

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