While most biopics try to tell larger than life tales, the story of Andre "The Giant" Roussimoff is one that is hard to beat. His stature was only exceeded by his reputation, as both a wrestling legend in the World Wrestling Federation and an actor in such classics as The Princess Bride . Now his story of extreme fame, and his secret pain, is about to be brought onto the big screen – all thanks to his daughter. Variety broke the news today that Andre's daughter, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, is helping the biography, Andre the Giant: Closer To Heaven , become a motion picture. Under the guidance of production house Stone Village, which is run by producers Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell, the 2015 graphic novel detailing the life and times of the man more simply known as "Andre the Giant" is on a bit of a fast track to production. Which leaves a burning question hanging in the air: who's going to play the man, the myth, the legend...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tells his story in documentaryFormer NBA great says he didn't want his kids to not know about his life
Predictions for the NBA seasonWho will win the NBA title? What about MVP? We go out on a limb to make our selections.
Flip Saunders' humanity his best qualityReaction to Flip Saunders' death should be evidence enough of the late coach's impact.
Leonard scores 23 as Spurs beat Hornets 114-94Kawhi Leonard scores 23 as San Antonio Spurs beat Charlotte Hornets 114-94
Burke, Utah Jazz beat Memphis Grizzlies 89-79Trey Burke scores 24 as Utah Jazz edge Memphis Grizzlies 89-79
Payton helps Magic beat winless 76ers 105-97Elfrid Payton scores 20 as Orlando Magic beat winless Philadelphia 76ers 105-97
Warriors-Clippers: Three years of heated rivalryAs the two California teams got better, their series got heated
Golden State Warriors vs. inmates, n
Comments
Post a Comment