It seems a Lance Armstrong movie is finally getting off the ground. According to a report on the Star web page, actor Matt Damon is getting in shape to play the six-time Tour champion in an upcoming biopic.
According to the report, Damon is in negotiations to play Armstrong in producer Frank Marshall's new project. Marshall was on hand during the recent Tour.
Damon set to play Armstrong in movie
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 8:54am
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 11:03am
#1
The rest of the cast
"Some NYCCers could audition for the rest of the cast...
I'm a shoe in for Jan... dark hair aside I'm already a bad climber and routinely above riding weight due to a heavy partying schedule
Chris T NYCC's favorite commentator is up for Bob Roll
Peter ""banana boy"" - Tyler Crash Hamilton
Other Nominees??"
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 12:15pm
#2
I'll be Lance's girlfriend (nm)
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 12:32pm
#3
Well, Hannah, that about does it for the female roles
Unless the director can be talked into nontraditional casting.
In which case I would like to play Thomas Voeckler. I even have a germ of his fortitude, if not his speed or charm. (It will be a small role, since the 2004 Tour is only one chapter of Lance's career.)
Other roles:
Floyd Landis--Hank Schiffman (his agent has already submitted head shots)
Ivan Basso--Steve Weiss
Thor Hushovd--Craig Breed
Who wants to play Ullrich--JP, how 'bout it?
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 2:17pm
#4
Female roles
Well, no, Carol, Lance's mother might have a teeny role . . .
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 2:42pm
#5
And, and, and ...
...what about all the podium girls???
Thu, 07/29/2004 - 7:31am
#6
Lance's mother
Lance's mother could be played by Sheryl Crow.
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 2:24pm
#10
Who wants to play Ullrich--JP, how 'bout it?
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Only if I get unlimited apple strudel and black forest cake - especially off season :-) I'd be in ecstasy!! X-)
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 4:06pm
#13
More casting calls...
"I'd cast
Ron Roth as George Hincapie
Peter O'Reily as Johann Bruyneel
I have too much hair to play Bobke straight up, and I won't say ""Tour DAY France"".
Let's have the Meistershill Carmichael written out of this screenplay.
"
Fri, 07/30/2004 - 7:06am
#14
Awww... Why do I always have to play 'Crash'? (nm)
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 11:54am
#15
Lance in current Sports Illustrated
Lance-a-niacs & cycling aficionados:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_online/covers/issues/2004/0802.html
Unfortunately, you have to be a subscriber to read related articles (e.g. 'Joy of Six,' etc.) Better buy an issue.
There's two covers-=-pick the one with Lance & several USPS domestiques instead of the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (he's attempting to win the most swimming medals by an American since Mark Spitz at Athens)
Alfredo
Wed, 07/28/2004 - 4:24pm
#16
I can do the English accent
I could do either Phil Ligget or Paul Sherwen, seeing as I have a native English accent. Who is going to play Kirsten Gum?
Thu, 07/29/2004 - 2:21pm
#17
This just in...
...Ben Kingsley as Marco Pantani.
Thu, 07/29/2004 - 2:38pm
#18
and....
Brad Pitt as Mario Cipollini
Thu, 07/29/2004 - 3:08pm
#19
No, no: Schiffman as the Hinault presence on the podium. (nm)
Thu, 07/29/2004 - 5:33pm
#20
"Hank ""The Badger"" Schiffman ?? hmm"
Steve Weiss bears a good resemblance to George Hincapie.
How about Anthony Micheal Hall as Jan Ullrich? LOL
...Procycling[.com] feels there are some obvious candidates. The Johan Bruyneel role would surely suit the Muscles from Brussels’ himself, Jean-Claude Van Damme. The George Hincapie role of faithful lieutenant with the good looks that breaks the hearts of female fans would suit Damon’s movie sidekick Ben Affleck perfectly. And if Ben came be persuaded, why not call in J-Lo to play Sheryl Crow?
Any suggestions on who you would like to see playing characters from Lance’s life can be sent to us at [email protected]
Thu, 07/29/2004 - 7:17pm
#21
I'll play Bob Roll!!!
