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Austin Butler to Portray Lance Armstrong in Berger-Directed Biopic
entertainment19 days ago

Austin Butler to Portray Lance Armstrong in Berger-Directed Biopic

Austin Butler will star as Lance Armstrong in a new biopic directed by Edward Berger, with Scott Stuber producing and Armstrong’s life rights secured; a bidding war among studios/streamers is already underway, and Zach Baylin is set to write the screenplay, with Nick Nesbit producing alongside Stuber. Butler is an Elvis Oscar nominee, and Berger’s track record includes All Quiet on the Western Front.

Butler to Star in Edward Berger’s Lance Armstrong Biopic Amid Jazzed-Up Auction
film19 days ago

Butler to Star in Edward Berger’s Lance Armstrong Biopic Amid Jazzed-Up Auction

Deadline reports that Austin Butler is attached to star in a Lance Armstrong biopic directed by Edward Berger, with Zach Baylin writing and Scott Stuber producing. Armstrong has granted life rights, sparking a bidding war among major studios. The film is pitched as a high-stakes look at Armstrong’s volatile ride through fame—cancer comeback, seven Tour de France wins, and the later admissions of doping—described as a cross between F1: The Movie and The Wolf of Wall Street, with Armstrong involved in development but not as a producer.

entertainment4 months ago

Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Allen White Make Headlines at NYC Events

Jeremy Allen White, starring as Bruce Springsteen in the biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' chose not to consult other actors who played music legends, instead relying on Springsteen himself for guidance. White and Austin Butler, who recently portrayed Elvis Presley, discussed their processes early on, with White expressing admiration for Springsteen's humility and kindness. The film explores a pivotal moment in Springsteen's career, and White learned to sing like him with Springsteen's involvement. The movie premieres on October 24.

Darren Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing' Delivers a Hectic NYC Caper
entertainment6 months ago

Darren Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing' Delivers a Hectic NYC Caper

Darren Aronofsky's latest film, 'Caught Stealing,' marks a surprising shift towards optimism and fun, featuring a charismatic performance by Austin Butler. The film, set in 1998 New York City, explores themes of redemption and hope, contrasting Aronofsky's usual dark and intense style with a more lighthearted and energetic tone, culminating in a feel-good ending that highlights resilience and the possibility of happiness.