JJ Abrams eyes Lance Armstrong biopic
Paramount and Bad Robot secures rights to Juliet Macur's upcoming book
Lance Armstrong
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In the wake of his confession to doping, cycling legend Lance Armstrong may be biking his way to the big screen, courtesy of prolific producer JJ Abrams.
Paramount Pictures, Abrams and his Bad Robot partner Bryan Burk recently picked up the rights to "Cycle Of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong," a book proposal by Juliet Macur that is set to be published by HarperCollins, according to Deadline.
As a New York TImes sports reporter, Macur has covered Armstrong for ten years, covering his multiple Tour de France wins, his battle with cancer and the recent steroids controversy. Armstrong admitted to the charges in a highly-publicized interview with Oprah Winfrey this past week.
The film is still in the very early stages of development, so no writer, director or cast has been attached.
Abrams is readying the release of his latest directorial effort "Star TRek Into Darkness," which hits theaters later this year.
The film is still in the very early stages of development, so no writer, director or cast has been attached.
Abrams is readying the release of his latest directorial effort "Star TRek Into Darkness," which hits theaters later this year.
Who do you think would make a good Lance Armstrong?
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Login or create a HitFix account Login SignupGus Valter
January 18, 2013 at 6:19PM EST Reply to CommentAaron Eckhart fits for the role! End of story!!
Matt
January 19, 2013 at 12:12AM EST Reply to CommentBefore last year, I never thought in a million years I'd be saying this, but...
Channing Tatum.
He could play young Lance now and older Lance with minimal make-up. He's athletic, and has recently proven himself to be a pretty decent actor with the right material and director.
Alexandra
January 19, 2013 at 3:09PM EST Reply to CommentNo he is just a simple sociopath why give him another day in the sunshine!
Alexandra
January 19, 2013 at 3:11PM EST Reply to CommentNo he is just a common sociopath why give him more days in the sunshine.