Austin Butler to Star in Lance Armstrong Biopic Amid Frenzied Bidding War in Hollywood.
Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler is set to take on the iconic role of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong in a highly anticipated biopic. The project, which will be directed by Edward Berger and written by Zach Baylin, has sparked a heated bidding war between studios with multiple offers coming in, according to Deadline.
The biopic's production team is hoping to create a film that balances the high-stakes world of professional cycling with the dark drama of Armstrong's downfall. The project has drawn comparisons to Brad Pitt's smash-hit racing drama, F1, which earned four Oscar nominations including best picture. While no official release date has been announced, insiders expect the biopic to be a major contender in awards season.
Armstrong's infamous story is already well-documented, having won seven consecutive Tour de France titles between 1998 and 2005 before being stripped of his titles due to doping scandals. The film's script will explore Armstrong's rise to fame and his eventual fall from grace, providing a fresh perspective on the events that unfolded.
Butler has been linked to several high-profile roles in recent years, including Elvis and an upcoming adaptation of American Psycho. His casting in this biopic marks another highly anticipated move by Berger, who recently wrapped up production on Brad Pitt's adaptation of Tim Winton's The Riders.
Armstrong himself will be involved in the film but will not have a producing credit. Producer Scott Stuber secured Armstrong's life rights for the project after months of negotiation, marking a major coup for the production team.
Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler is set to take on the iconic role of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong in a highly anticipated biopic. The project, which will be directed by Edward Berger and written by Zach Baylin, has sparked a heated bidding war between studios with multiple offers coming in, according to Deadline.
The biopic's production team is hoping to create a film that balances the high-stakes world of professional cycling with the dark drama of Armstrong's downfall. The project has drawn comparisons to Brad Pitt's smash-hit racing drama, F1, which earned four Oscar nominations including best picture. While no official release date has been announced, insiders expect the biopic to be a major contender in awards season.
Armstrong's infamous story is already well-documented, having won seven consecutive Tour de France titles between 1998 and 2005 before being stripped of his titles due to doping scandals. The film's script will explore Armstrong's rise to fame and his eventual fall from grace, providing a fresh perspective on the events that unfolded.
Butler has been linked to several high-profile roles in recent years, including Elvis and an upcoming adaptation of American Psycho. His casting in this biopic marks another highly anticipated move by Berger, who recently wrapped up production on Brad Pitt's adaptation of Tim Winton's The Riders.
Armstrong himself will be involved in the film but will not have a producing credit. Producer Scott Stuber secured Armstrong's life rights for the project after months of negotiation, marking a major coup for the production team.
I mean, I love his acting chops but this role is HUGE. And can we talk about how intense this film is gonna be? The drama, the scandal, the downfall... it's all gonna play out on screen. I hope they don't make me cry too much 
. And whoa, production war in Hollywood? That's some juicy stuff! 
he has such range and im sure he'll bring so much depth to the role. its gonna be super interesting to see him go from all american hero to cheater scandal. the fact that Armstrong is involved in the film but not producing is pretty cool, i wonder if thats a statement about his own redemption or just business decisions 
. think it's great that Austin Butler is taking on the role, he's proven himself as a versatile actor in projects like Elvis and American Psycho. wonder if this film will be able to balance the excitement of professional cycling with the darker side of Armstrong's story... might just have to check it out when it comes out 
And Austin Butler is going to play him? He's got such a young face, he'll be basically playing himself at 40! 
It's like they're trying to make him relive all that drama. And Armstrong himself is just going to sit back and collect his paycheck, right? No accountability for the damage he caused... 
. The fact that they're drawing comparisons to F1 and Brad Pitt's racing drama just makes me even more hyped 
, you know? one minute he's on top of the world, winning those tour de france titles, and the next... well, let's just say it's a wild ride down to earth 
. i mean, who wouldn't want to see austin butler bring that complexity to life on screen? the guy was already pretty great in "elvis", and this role is like the ultimate test of his acting chops 
. can't wait to see how it all plays out!
and Zach Baylin's script is gonna be so intense! The fact that Armstrong himself is involved is just crazy, right? I'm all for giving him a chance to tell his side of the story. It'll be sick to see it on the big screen. Can't wait to see how they balance the drama and sports aspects... fingers crossed it's Oscar-worthy 
. The whole thing about the bidding war between studios just makes me think it's going to be a wild ride 
. And with Berger at the helm and producer Scott Stuber securing Armstrong's life rights, I'm curious to see how all those pieces come together 
. Maybe this biopic will be a game-changer for Butler's career 
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Austin Butler's acting chops are on point, hopefully he can bring some depth to this role. The bidding war between studios is intense - it's gonna be interesting to see who gets the final cut. I'm also wondering how much of a role Armstrong himself will play behind the scenes... life rights for $? Worth it? 
. Armstrong himself being involved in the project is cool, but I gotta wonder if his involvement will make the film feel more authentic or just another way for him to spin his story... anyway can't wait! 
. also, austin butler seems like a great fit for the role, has anyone seen him in elvis yet? 
, and I love that they're trying to balance the high-stakes world of pro cycling with the dark drama of his downfall. It's like, what happens when you're on top of the world, but then everything comes crashing down? 
I'm also stoked that Armstrong is involved in the film, it's a major coup for the production team to get him on board without a producing credit 
. And can we talk about how excited I am for this project?! It's got Brad Pitt vibes, and with Edward Berger at the helm, I know it's gonna be a wild ride 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an Oscar nod or two! 
. The bidding war is insane, but I don't care about that, I just wanna see the movie! It's gotta be a drama fest with all the doping scandals and his rise to fame... 
. Fingers crossed it's a Oscar contender and we get to see some amazing acting from Butler 