Draft:Untitled Chris Farley biopic

Untitled Chris Farley biopic
Directed byJosh Gad
Screenplay by
Based on
The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts
by
  • Tom Farley Jr.
  • Tanner Colby
Produced byLorne Michaels
StarringPaul Walter Hauser
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

An untitled, upcoming American biographical dramedy film is in development about the comedian Chris Farley portrayed by Paul Walter Hauser. The film is directed by Josh Gad from a screenplay by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. The film is based on The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts by Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby and is produced by Lorne Michaels.

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In April 2024, a biographical film based on The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts by Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby was revealed to be in development as it sought buyers. The package had a screenplay adapted by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and included Paul Walter Hauser starring as Farley, Josh Gad directing, and Lorne Michaels producing.[1] Later that month, it was reported that New Line Cinema had emerged as the frontrunner to acquire rights to the film; the deal was confirmed a few days later, with the studio acquiring the project for $2.5 million.[2][3]

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  1. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 12, 2024). "Chris Farley Biopic Package Heats Up Market With Paul Walter Hauser Playing Legendary Comic & Josh Gad Directing". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike; D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 25, 2024). "New Line Front-Runner To Land Chris Farley Biopic Package Starring Paul Walter Hauser With Josh Gad Directing: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (April 30, 2024). "'Avengelyne' Package To Warner Bros With Margot Robbie, Olivia Wilde, Simon Kinberg; 'Poor Things' Tony McNamara To Adapt 'Deadpool' Creator Rob Liefeld Comic Book". Deadline Hollywood.
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