Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic

The film will explore the early life of the ex-footballer and former Match of The Day pundit.

‘He’s inspired generations’: Stormzy to produce biopic about football great Ian Wright

The Crystal Palace, Arsenal and England striker says his life story – now in development with the rapper’s Merky Films – has ‘hard-hitting moments, but in the end I want it to give people hope and joy’ Stormzy has announced he is to produce a biopic of former Arsenal, Crystal Palace and England striker Ian Wright. Wright, who successfully transitioned to TV punditry after a distinguished playing career that included becoming Arsenal’s highest ever goalscorer, before he was overtaken by Thierr...

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Stormzy to Executive Produce Biopic of Arsenal and England Soccer Legend Ian Wright (EXCLUSIVE)

The official biopic of England soccer legend Ian Wright is in development, with #Merky Films to co-produce and Stormzy named as executive producer. The script was penned by Tom Wilton (“Muscle,” “Bump,” “A Love Letter to M”), who is attached to direct. Wright was Arsenal’s second-top goal scorer and Crystal Palace’s Player of the Century, […]

By Leo Barraclough

Stormzy’s #Merky Films to produce official biopic of Arsenal legend Ian Wright

“Wrighty’s journey goes far beyond football - it’s about resilience, family and believing in yourself against the odds,” the rapper and business mogul said The post Stormzy’s #Merky Films to produce official biopic of Arsenal legend Ian Wright appeared first on NME.

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