The late Chris Farley and Paul Walter Hauser
New Line Cinema has formally secured the extremely anticipated biopic bundle for A Chris Farley Story, with Paul Walter Hauser set to painting the legendary comedian and Josh Gad entering into the director’s chair. The studio’s acquisition comes on the heels of final week’s report from Deadline, confirming New Line’s main place in buying the mission.
Based on the guide penned by Farley’s brother, Tom Farley Jr., together with Tanner Colby, the screenplay will be crafted by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and the movie will be produced by Lorne Michaels and Erin David by way of Broadway Video.
Known for his uproarious performances on Saturday Night Live and roles in movies like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep. Farley fought a tragic battle with dependancy, culminating in his premature dying on the age of 33.
With Neustadter and Weber, the artistic minds behind, The Fault in Our Stars and The Disaster Artist, on the helm, the current Emmy-winning Hauser, will be entering into massive footwear with A Chris Farley Story.