Biopic News

A biopic of Louis de Funès, one of French cinema’s greatest comedians, is expected to start filming next year. The film is reportedly set at the time de Funès, after years toiling in small roles, unexpectedly found fame starring in such films as Squeak-squeak, The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez and Fantomas. Pierre Lottin has been tapped to play the lead role.

Bill Condon, director of Gods and Monsters, is currently filming another biopic. The Road Home takes a look at the making of the Paul Simon album Graceland. The film’s story is reportedly told from the perspective of South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela. Johnny Flynn, who previously appeared as David Bowie in Stardust, portrays Simon.

Hot on the heels of Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague, Richard Linklater has been tapped to direct a biopic on baseballer Lou Gehrig. Glen Powell is attached to star as the New York Yankees' first baseman, who has been previously portrayed by Gary Cooper in Pride of the Yankees and Edward Herrmann in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story.