shoe Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Per Collider news a director has been named. It's the person who did Punisher War Zone. So the movie is a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Schneider Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Lexi Alexander? That is super weird, she is a pretty awesome gonzo action director (Punisher War Zone is a dope B action movie) but a pretty weird choice for something like this. It would be like putting John Woo or Gaereth Evans in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yep. They have a final script ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hollywood is gonna make a movie about Chris Benoit ? Holy shit, and people "in da business" didn't like The Wrestler... This is gonna be fascinating on so many levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 A movie based on Chris Benoit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyonthewall2983 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 "Based on" could mean something different from a straight bio-pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 "Based on" could mean something different from a straight bio-pic. Â Â That plus the choice of director has all the hallmarks of being a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Like most stories of its type, this is something I have no desire to relive. Even if it's done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 There's a way it could be done that would be a compelling movie if done right, but I have less than zero faith anyone in Hollywood would do it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I feel like this has been in development for ages, wasn't Liev Schreiber attached to the project at one point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 So it's gonna be a B movie based on his life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyonthewall2983 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I've heard it's based on the book Ring of Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 This has the potential to be the worst "bio-pic" since Wired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Well, seems like it's already beginning. There's nothing more than a director name and people are already hating on it, ah ah. Well, I for one am quite curious about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutenberger Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Although I'm quite interested in seeing how it will be done, the idea of actually watching the movies makes my stomach hurt. I have NO desire whatsoever in doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I want this to be on Lifetime with Shannon Doherty as Nancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmistguy90 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I've heard it's based on the book Ring of Hell Oh shoot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMJ Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 sounds horrendous. I think there is a "right way" to attempt this, but it would be somewhat experimental, maybe Gus Van Sant-ish/early Linklater for it to work? Like, have it really just stick to the last 3 days, with flashback but not overemphasize on the "WWEness" of his career. Like, really boil it down to the very core of a guy with post-concussion issues causing dementia and homicidal urges, not anything close to a typical biopic. Â Edit - also, no real names. Inspired by true events but abstract enough to not bother attempting to tell a factual story. Â I guess the movie I'm thinking of is "let's talk about Kevin" (or whatever it was called). Bummer of a movie but really, really gripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'm hoping enough studio types keep interfering with it until it's a "wacky romantic comedy". "Yeah, can we lose the whole murder/ suicide bit? It's not testing well at all. And that Billy Jack Haynes guy mentioned in the book? LOVE. HIM. He's crazy! He's dumb ! I'm thinking, he's our best friend who has spin off sequel potential." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliott Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'm hoping enough studio types keep interfering with it until it's a "wacky romantic comedy". "Yeah, can we lose the whole murder/ suicide bit? It's not testing well at all. And that Billy Jack Haynes guy mentioned in the book? LOVE. HIM. He's crazy! He's dumb ! I'm thinking, he's our best friend who has spin off sequel potential." Â I was coming in to say I hope they cast you to play Stu Hart but this is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Realistically and in all seriousness, isn't Foxcatcher a similar story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Now that's thinking like a studio player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricR Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Realistically and in all seriousness, isn't Foxcatcher a similar story? Â Except for the CTE, decade+ of steroid abuse, the world of pro wrestling, and a murder of a man's own wife and young child, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiva Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 For some reason, I'm incredibly excited to hear any potential titles for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laz Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Roided Wolverine How to Kill Your Family in 3 Days Beyond the Valley of the Crippler HEADBUTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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