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entertainment1 year ago

"Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Lorne Michaels-Produced Chris Farley Biopic Directed by Josh Gad"

A biopic about legendary comedian Chris Farley is in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser set to star and Josh Gad to direct. The film will be based on the best-selling biography "The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts" and will be produced by Lorne Michaels, who cast Farley on "Saturday Night Live." The project has the blessing of the Farley family and is sure to attract significant attention from bidders.

via NBC News|
#biopic#chris-farley#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Paul Walter Hauser and Josh Gad Team Up for Chris Farley Biopic"

A biopic about the legendary comedian Chris Farley is in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser set to star and Josh Gad to direct. The film will be based on the best-selling biography "The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts" and will be produced by Lorne Michaels. Farley rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and starred in popular comedies like "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep." The project has the blessing of the Farley family and will mark Gad's directorial debut.

via Variety|
#biopic#chris-farley#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Josh Gad and Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Chris Farley Biopic"

A biopic about the legendary comedy actor Chris Farley is in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser set to star and Josh Gad attached to direct. The project, based on the New York Times best-selling biography, has the blessing of the Farley family and will be produced by Lorne Michaels. Farley, known for his energetic performances on Saturday Night Live and in films like Tommy Boy, had a long battle with addiction and died in 1997 at the age of 33. Hauser, who expressed his desire to play Farley, will take on the role, while Gad, Neustadter, and Weber are also involved in the project.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Chris Farley Biopic Directed by Josh Gad"

A biopic based on The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts is being shopped with Paul Walter Hauser set to play the late comic and actor Chris Farley, while Josh Gad will direct and Lorne Michaels will produce. The film, based on the biography by Farley’s brother Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby, will tell the story of Farley's rise as a comic actor, his success on Saturday Night Live, and his tragic death at 33. Hauser's career has been on the rise, and this role marks a significant step for him, while it will be Gad's first foray into directing.

via Deadline|
#biopic#chris-farley#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Christina Applegate's Unforgettable 'SNL' Moments with Chris Farley and David Spade"

Christina Applegate and David Spade reminisce about their iconic "SNL" sketch with Chris Farley, revealing that they struggled to contain their laughter during the "Van Down by the River" sketch. Applegate and Spade recall the difficulty of keeping a straight face as Farley took his character to the extreme, leading to memorable on-screen laughter. Other cast members, including Julia Sweeney and the late Phil Hartman, also found it challenging to keep a straight face during the fan-favorite sketch.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
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