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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.
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.
'Ballad of a Small Player,' directed by Edward Berger and starring Colin Farrell, is a slow-paced, visually stunning film about a desperate gambler in Macau, exploring themes of desire and fate, with Farrell delivering a compelling performance amidst a languid narrative.
Edward Berger's film 'Conclave,' a papal thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, will premiere on Peacock on December 13 after earning nearly $38 million in theaters. The movie, based on Robert Harris's bestseller, follows Cardinal Lawrence as he navigates the secretive process of selecting a new pope, uncovering deep secrets that could impact the Catholic Church. The film, which also stars Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow, received critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.
Universal is in early development on a new movie about super spy Jason Bourne, with director Edward Berger in talks to helm the project. It is unclear if the film will feature the original cast or reboot the franchise. Berger would join a prestigious lineup of "Bourne" directors, including Doug Liman, Paul Greengrass, and Tony Gilroy.
Universal Pictures is reportedly in early development on a new installment in the Jason Bourne franchise, with director Edward Berger in negotiations to oversee development and direct the film. While there is no script at this time, Berger's involvement has generated excitement, and Matt Damon would be approached to reprise his role as Bourne once a script is completed. The Bourne franchise is highly valued by Universal, having been both a box-office success and critically acclaimed. Berger, known for his work on All Quiet On The Western Front, has been in high demand following his Oscar win and has also directed notable TV series.