Former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno has informed WBN of his delight to have been asked to turn his boxing career and life outside the ring into a forthcoming movie.
The 54 year-old, who famously won the world title at the fourth attempt on a massive night at Wembley Stadium in 1995, has entrusted Writer and Script Editor David P. Davis, who has worked on a number of BBC shows, with duties for the film – which will hopefully begin shooting in 2017.
A Kickstarter page has raised almost ?3,000 so far towards the project and there?s already been talk of Hollywood star and UK actor Idris Elba taking the lead role of Bruno himself.
As Bruno explained, there?s been plenty of talk of his compelling story hitting the big screen since he retired from the sport twenty years ago, although the Londoner now feels the time is right to get the ball rolling.
?Many people have approached my agent and myself about doing a movie but I?ve just lived my life and got on with it,? Bruno exclusively told World Boxing News.
?I have thought people find it interesting, and obviously me going from being a builder?s mate to a world champion boxer is a story in itself.
?Then there?s also been the mental health issues, moving from a boxer to an entertainer, and of course, many of the great characters that have been stepping stones in my story make it quite a good one to tell. Put it all together and you have Frank Bruno: The Movie!?
