Glen Powell, Richard Linklater To Make Lou Gehrig Biopic

Actor Glen Powell and director Richard Linklater are set to collaborate on an untitled biographical film focusing on baseball legend Lou Gehrig. This project marks a reunion for Powell and Linklater, who previously worked together on the films "Hit Man" and "Everybody Wants Some."

The new film, slated for production by Universal Pictures, will explore the life of Lou Gehrig, a Hall of Fame baseball player renowned for his remarkable durability and endurance on the field. Gehrig set a then-record by playing in 2,130 consecutive games, a feat that earned him the nickname "The Iron Horse."

Adding significant weight to the production, Lorne Michaels, the long-time producer of "Saturday Night Live," is attached to produce the Lou Gehrig biopic. Michaels' involvement suggests a high-profile release for the film, which aims to bring the story of the iconic athlete to a new generation.

While specific details regarding the film's release date or casting beyond Powell have not yet been announced, the pairing of Powell, known for his recent roles, and Linklater, an acclaimed director, alongside Michaels' production expertise, positions the project as a notable upcoming cinematic event. The film will delve into Gehrig's career and likely his personal life, including his battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a disease now commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.