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'He’s inspired generations': Stormzy to produce biopic about football great Ian Wright
The Crystal Palace, Arsenal and England striker says his life story – now in development with the rapper’s Merky Films – has ‘hard-hitting moments, but in the end I want it to give people hope and joy’
TL;DR
- Stormzy is producing a biopic on former football player Ian Wright.
- The film will cover Wright's distinguished playing career, his transition to TV punditry, and his life story.
- Tom Wilton is set to write and direct the film, which is currently in development.
- Wright hopes the film will provide hope and joy, reflecting on his journey from a working-class South London background and his parents' Caribbean immigrant heritage.
- Stormzy, through his company Merky Films, highlighted Wright's journey as one of resilience, family, and self-belief.
- Wright retired from playing in 2000 after spells with various clubs and has since worked in media, including presenting and football punditry.