ToyfareMark
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Post by ToyfareMark on Oct 14, 2015 19:04:08 GMT -5
www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/14/josh-gad-writing-gorgeous-george-biopic-for-wwe-studiosJOSH GAD WRITING GORGEOUS GEORGE BIOPIC FOR WWE STUDIOS
Flamboyant Golden Age wrestling heel getting his own movie.
BY MATT FOWLER
Josh Gad (Frozen, FX's The Comedians) has just signed a deal to co-develop a biopic focusing on George Raymond Wagner - AKA wrestling legend Gorgeous George - for WWE Studios, with Gad and partner Ryan Dixon writing the script.
Reported by Variety, the film will chronicle the life and career of Wagner, one of the stars of the "First Golden Age" of pro-wrestling (the 40s and 50s) who entertained/enraged crowds with his controversial villainy as a cowardly, flamboyant heel character.
WWE Studios will handle worldwide rights and will utilize all of WWE’s platforms, including TV, their WWE Network, and social media to market this title.
“Gorgeous George was a true pioneer in television,” said Michael Luisi, President of WWE Studios said in a statement. “Josh is a true talent and we are thrilled to see him and Ryan tackle such a groundbreaking story.”I guess the big question is, which wrestler will they have playing George?
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Big Poppa Pumpkin
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Post by Big Poppa Pumpkin on Oct 14, 2015 19:07:12 GMT -5
"From the studio that brought you The Chaperone and Knucklehead... Roman Reigns IS... Gorgeous George"
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Post by Brood Lone Wolf Funker on Oct 14, 2015 19:36:55 GMT -5
I say screw it and cast Tyler Breeze
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Post by Pooh Carlson on Oct 14, 2015 19:40:32 GMT -5
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Post by Juice on Oct 14, 2015 20:05:52 GMT -5
I'm not sure I like josh gad. And I feel like I've been hearing about this forever.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 23:08:40 GMT -5
Honestly I should be worried about a WWE Studio's film making a historical biopic but outside of Darren Aronofsky, I don't trust Hollywood or any other film maker in making a great or accurate wrestling movie that respects it's audience. So f*** it I'm actually looking forward to it.
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Post by Chiral on Oct 14, 2015 23:11:54 GMT -5
We need Undertaker's western origin story first WWE Films. Also is the Golden Gays still happening?
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ToyfareMark
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Post by ToyfareMark on Oct 14, 2015 23:24:27 GMT -5
Honestly I should be worried about a WWE Studio's film making a historical biopic but outside of Darren Aronofsky, I don't trust Hollywood or any other film maker in making a great or accurate wrestling movie that respects it's audience. So f*** it I'm actually looking forward to it. I must be the only person who found "The Wrestler" about as realistic as Jack Frost. |
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Post by thegame415 on Oct 15, 2015 11:48:34 GMT -5
Anyone else read this as Curious George?
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Post by ________ has left the building on Oct 15, 2015 15:49:51 GMT -5
I say screw it and cast Tyler Breeze Not butch enough for the part. Now, Dalton Castle. That's the right amount of manliness. |
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Oct 15, 2015 15:59:38 GMT -5
Mid 1990s Tom Prichard would have worked fine. Same Height, close to similar body type.
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Post by cherry coloured funk on Oct 15, 2015 20:19:40 GMT -5
I don't remember her looking like something out of a creepypasta. I'm unsettled. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2015 20:21:58 GMT -5
I saw the Gorgeous George solo video on eMule or something waaay back in the day. It took about 2 hours to download that mofo. Good times. |
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Post by Joe Neglia on Oct 15, 2015 22:35:00 GMT -5
If he stays out of the doghouse, it'll be Ziggler. Count on it.
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Bub (BLM)
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Oct 16, 2015 0:29:37 GMT -5
Damn it, when are they finally going to make a crazy ass movie about Undertaker and Kane's kayfabe origins?
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Oct 16, 2015 0:51:35 GMT -5
Damn it, when are they finally going to make a crazy ass movie about Undertaker and Kane's kayfabe origins? Just read Journy into Darkness. It tells how Kane became a Merchant Marine, and how Snistsky was the one who hurt his voice box before he entered WWF hence the no talking for years. |
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Post by Ryushinku on Oct 16, 2015 4:23:53 GMT -5
That match against Lil Naitch is definitely waaaay underrated. Deserves some shine.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Oct 16, 2015 5:13:15 GMT -5
Anyone else read this as Curious George? According to Jericho, Vince loves apes, so it's possible he'd do a Curious George biopic. |
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