Chris Benoit movie

[shoe]

Per Collider news a director has been named. It's the person who did Punisher War Zone. So the movie is a go.

[Phil Schneider]

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.

[shoe]

Yep. They have a final script ready to go.

[El-P]

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.

[shoe]

A movie based on Chris Benoit.

[flyonthewall2983]

"Based on" could mean something different from a straight bio-pic.

[sek69]

"Based on" could mean something different from a straight bio-pic.

 

 

That plus the choice of director has all the hallmarks of being a disaster.

[Al]

Like most stories of its type, this is something I have no desire to relive. Even if it's done well.

[sek69]

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.

[The Chief]

I feel like this has been in development for ages, wasn't Liev Schreiber attached to the project at one point?

[Jmare007]

So it's gonna be a B movie based on his life?

[flyonthewall2983]

I've heard it's based on the book Ring of Hell

[JRH]

This has the potential to be the worst "bio-pic" since Wired.

[El-P]

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.

[Gutenberger]

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.

[Log]

I want this to be on Lifetime with Shannon Doherty as Nancy.

[greenmistguy90]

I've heard it's based on the book Ring of Hell

Oh shoot .

[DMJ]

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.

 

Edit - also, no real names. Inspired by true events but abstract enough to not bother attempting to tell a factual story.

 

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.

[Johnny Sorrow]

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."

[elliott]

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."

 

I was coming in to say I hope they cast you to play Stu Hart but this is even better.

[Al]

Realistically and in all seriousness, isn't Foxcatcher a similar story?

[Johnny Sorrow]

Now that's thinking like a studio player.

[EricR]

Realistically and in all seriousness, isn't Foxcatcher a similar story?

 

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.

[Stiva]

For some reason, I'm incredibly excited to hear any potential titles for this.

[Laz]

Roided Wolverine

How to Kill Your Family in 3 Days

Beyond the Valley of the Crippler

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