Kurt Angle Promises Rocky-Like Vibe for His Upcoming Biopic

Kurt Angle, the legendary Olympic gold medalist and professional wrestling icon, is ready to share his incredible life story on the big screen. The two-part biopic will delve deep into Angle’s journey, with the first film highlighting his inspiring path to Olympic glory in 1996 and the second set to explore his storied professional wrestling career.

Speaking to Bill Pritchard, Angle provided fresh updates on the project, revealing that Eshom and Ian Nelms, known for directing Fatman and Red Right Hand, will helm the biopic. Angle emphasized the directors’ wrestling background, adding authenticity to the portrayal. “These directors are incredibly talented, they were actually amateur wrestlers, so they understand my sport,” Angle said.

The first installment promises a “Rocky-type of feel,” mixed with vibes from The Fighter and The Iron Claw, which focused on the legendary Von Erich wrestling family. Angle described it as the tale of “a kid from the streets of Pittsburgh that overcomes adversities, including a broken neck, and ends up winning an Olympic gold medal.”

Angle also shared exciting news about the film’s progress. “We have the script almost written,” he revealed. “Next are the investors which we should get fairly easily. Then, we’re gonna do the cast. We’ll probably start picking a cast in the next two or three months. I’m really excited about that.”

Although he remained tight-lipped about specific casting choices, Angle teased, “There are going to be a lot of big names that we’re going for, so it should be really cool.”

With the script nearing completion and casting set to begin soon, Kurt Angle’s biopic is shaping up to be a compelling portrayal of his journey from Pittsburgh’s streets to Olympic and wrestling stardom. Fans can look forward to an inspiring and emotional recount of his battles and triumphs, delivered with authenticity and passion