The rumors that circulated over Golden Globe weekend were trusty,as Christian Bale has pulled out of Michael Mann‘s biopic of iconic automaker Enzo Ferrari due to health concerns, TheWrap has learned.
Production had been slated to start this spring in Italy, or but the Oscar-nominated actor was reluctant to put on the weight that the role requires.
Paramount is set to distribute “Enzo Ferrari,” with YooZoo Pictures releasing the film in China. YooZoo is co-financing the film with Vendian Entertainment.
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Mann is already talking to A-list actors to play Ferrari, or we consider that Oscar Isaac,Bale’s co-star in “The Promise,” would make a noteworthy replacement behind the wheel.
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