| American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story | |
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| Directed by | Jon and Andrew Erwin |
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| Starring | Zachary Levi |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story is an upcoming American Christian sports drama based on the life, interviews, and memoir of NFL quarterback Kurt Warner to be directed by the Erwin Brothers and produced by Kingdom Story Company. It is to star Zachary Levi as Warner, and is scheduled for a December 10, 2021 release in North America by Lionsgate.
Premise edit
The plot will follow the life of Kurt Warner, who rose from stocking supermarket shelves to becoming an NFL and Football Hall of Fame champion.[2]
Production edit
The film was announced in February of 2020, with the Erwin Brothers set to direct and Kevin Downes, Kurt Warner, and his wife Brenda Warner producing. The film's screenplay will be written by Friday Night Lights writer David Aaron Cohen.[2][3][4][5] In July 2020, it was announced that Zachary Levi would have the main role as Warner.[1]
Release edit
The film is scheduled to be released by Lionsgate on December 10, 2021, after being delayed from its initial release date of December 18, 2020, due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b Amanda N'Duka (July 1, 2020). "Zachary Levi To Play Football Hall Of Famer Kurt Warner In 'American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Dino-Ray Ramos (February 4, 2020). "Erwin Brothers To Direct Kurt Warner Biopic, 'Friday Night Lights' Scribe David Aaron Cohen To Write". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ Mirko Parlevliet (February 4, 2020). "Erwin Brothers to Direct American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story". Vital Thrills. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ Dave McNary (February 4, 2020). "Lionsgate Developing Movie on Former NFL Player Kurt Warner". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ Etan Vlessing (February 4, 2020). "Kurt Warner Movie in the Works From Lionsgate and 'I Can Only Imagine' Team". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 1, 2020). "'John Wick 4' To 2022, While 'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard', 'Spiral, 'Barb And Star' & More Head To 2021: Lionsgate Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2020.