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Linklater & Powell Take On Gehrig | Art News
Richard Linklater, the baseball-loving filmmaker behind “Bad News Bears” and “Everybody Wants Some!”, is teaming up with rising star Glen Powell for a fresh take on Lou Gehrig’s legendary life — and the emotional weight of his ALS diagnosis. With Simon Rich penning the script, this new project promises to explore the pivotal moment when Gehrig was replaced in the lineup, offering a modern, poignant lens on a story last told in Gary Cooper’s 1942 classic. While Powell’s packed schedule delays production, this collaboration blends Linklater’s signature charm with Powell’s star power for a…
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