Gerard Butler to star in and produce Slide
The film, written by Robbie Fox, was originally titled Confessions of a Little League Coach, which centered on a father (Gerard Butler) with a troubled past who seeks to make up for lost time by coaching his son's Little League baseball team. He gets into hot water when the single mothers of his players take an interest in him. Now it's being reported that the film will be reworked and Butler's character will now be coaching a soccer team.
Butler was originally only on board as a producer and now it seems Butler will star in the film as well. Butler will produce the film alongside Kevin Misher and Surrogates director Jonathan Mostow. We reported way back in 2004 that Mostow would direct the film and now it seems that Mostow will only be on board as a producer
Gabriele Muccino is also reportedly interested in directing the film, although it was said scheduling issues still need to be worked out. No production schedule was given for the film.
Playing the Field comes to theaters December 28th, 2012 and stars Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Stephanie Swart, Dennis Quaid. The film is directed by Gabriele Muccino.
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Saulute
Gerard Butler was in a soccer movie that was released in 2005 -- The Game of Their Lives/Miracle Match. He played the goalie in the 1950 U.S. World Cup Team that was not expected to make any showing, but they beat the English team 1-0. This is a true story, although some things were fictionalized to add interest, but not the game. It was awesome -- I was so excited watching it -- but I played soccer in high school and loved it.
2 years agoby @sauluteFlag
I AM FRATSON
ill watch anything he is in but i wanna see him get back to action roles. sounds good though.
2 years agoby @iamfratsonFlag
Cripple
With Muccino's involvement, this may be something to watch for.
2 years agoby @crippleFlag
Diaigma
Butler's the man. I'll watch out for this.
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag