Vince McMahon biopic: Hollywood A-lister Bradley Cooper ‘offered role’ to play WWE boss in upcoming film
Hangover and American Sniper star has lined-up to portray the legendary wrestling billionaire and in an upcoming biopic of his life
HOLLYWOOD A-lister Bradley Cooper has reportedly been offered the role of playing WWE owner Vince McMahon in an upcoming movie.
A biopic for the wrestling legend has been in the works for some considerable time.
And the project appears to be edging closer after the Oscar-nominated silver screen ace was sounded out to play billionaire.
According to Screen Rant, the film will be titled "Pandemonium" and Cooper is the man they want to portray McMahon's character.
An offer is believed to have already been made to the 42-year-old American actor's representatives.
Although The Hangover star has yet to officially attach himself to the movie just yet.
Cooper is hugely popular among cinema-goers and has received Oscar nominations for his work in American Hustle, American Sniper and Silver Linings Playbook.
Although he is not desperate for a new role considering he has several already in the pipeline, the chance to play the lead in McMahon story is certain to gather a lot of attention from around the world - and not just wrestling fans.
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The WWE CEO, whose favourite catchphrase is "you're fired", has been the leader in the sports entertainment business for decades and is renowned for being one of greatest heels of all-time.
His battles with Stone Cold Steve Austin were legendary, and he once came to blows with US President Donald Trump at WrestleMania.
And despite being 72 he is still showing no signs of slowing down.
Last month he returned to the ring, with his infamous strut, to receive a brutal beating from Kevin Owens on SmackDown Live.
Should Cooper decide to accept the role he will be working under the directorial guidance of John Requa and Glenn Ficarra.
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