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Lance Armstrong cycles onto screen
Frank Marshall plans to adapt both 'The Lance Armstrong Story' and 'The Perfect Mile' for the big screen.
Jan 26 2006
Frank Marshall has announced plans to make a big screen biopic of American cyclist Lance Armstrong.
The legendary sportsman overcame testicular cancer to win the Tour de France an amazing seven times, so his life story is ripe for the big-screen treatment.
And Matt Damon is currently favourite to land the coveted role, a subject that will surely be discussed when Marshall produces and Damon stars in 'The Bourne Ultimatum' this summer.
'The Lance Armstrong Story' will kick off a busy time for Marshall, who is also hoping to make a film version of Neil Bascomb's book 'The Perfect Mile', which revolves around John Landy, Wes Santee and Roger Bannister's efforts to break the four minute mile.
And if that weren't enough, Marshall will be producing 'Indiana Jones 4' (if it ever gets made) and attempting to get a biopic of jazz legend Django Reinhardt off the ground. Which by our estimates will keep him busy for the next 30 years.
To read the full interview, head over to iF Magazine here.
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- MIKE KENNY said...
- IS THERE ANY MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN THIS MOVIE WILL BE MADE.SURELY LIKE LANCE IT WIL BE A WINNER. Posted on Feb 10 2007 15:22
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- Momma said...
- He only had one removed...not two, krueger Posted on Jan 27 2006 20:00
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- Smudger said...
- Correct me if I'm wrong, but i heard that on one occassion he cycled an entire stage straight-legged...? Posted on Jan 27 2006 16:48
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- krueger said...
- I was told he has a biological advantage over other riders - lactic acid can't build up in his legs, so they never feel tired. Also he's two testes lighter than other riders. Posted on Jan 27 2006 15:54
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- Indojones said...
- Can't wait to see those movies in theatres. big fan on all of them! Posted on Jan 27 2006 15:52
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- rus said...
- He is a great rider, may be too good. Posted on Jan 27 2006 15:42
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