The highly anticipated Chris Farley biopic is in the works, with Josh Gad on board to direct.
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser is set to star in the film, which is generating significant buzz in the industry.
Based on the best-selling biography by Chris Farley’s brother, the screenplay will be written by Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber.
Before his untimely death in 1997, Farley became a comedy icon through his memorable performances on “Saturday Night Live” and in films like “Tommy Boy” and “Black Sheep.”
The project, Gad’s directorial debut, has received the full support of the Farley family.
Hauser, known for his acclaimed roles in “Richard Jewell” and “I, Tonya,” is poised to deliver a standout performance in this biopic.
With a talented team like Gad, Hauser, and the support of the Farley family, this biopic promises to be a fitting tribute to the comedic genius of Chris Farley.
