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

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

Summary

Stormzy’s film company, #Merky Films, will co-produce a movie about footballer Ian Wright’s early life. The film will show Wright’s difficult childhood, his struggles to become a professional footballer, and the people who helped him along the way.

Key Facts

  • The film is about Ian Wright’s early life and rise to football success.
  • Wright became a professional player in his early 20s and was one of Arsenal’s top scorers.
  • Wright’s childhood was hard, including abuse from his stepfather and rejection by football clubs.
  • A school teacher named Sydney Pigden helped Wright learn to read and write and encouraged him.
  • The movie will cover Wright’s journey until he is noticed by a professional football club.
  • Stormzy is an executive producer, and his company is helping to bring the story to film.
  • Wright has also worked as a TV personality and has supported women’s football and social causes.
  • Details about the cast, director, and release date will be shared later.
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