Academy Award nominee Austin Butler, widely acclaimed for his breakout performance in Elvis, is set to star in an upcoming untitled biographical drama centered on Lance Armstrong. Variety has officially confirmed the casting choice.
The project will be helmed by director Edward Berger, the filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave. The screenplay is penned by Zach Baylin, known for his work on King Richard. The film aims to explore the complexities of Armstrong’s professional trajectory and the seismic repercussions of the doping controversy that derailed his career.
While a specific premiere date has yet to be announced, this marks the first high-profile cinematic depiction of the athlete since the 2015 release of The Program, which featured Ben Foster in the lead role.
