The Wrestler (2009 film)

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The Wrestler
Directed by Darren Aronofsky
Written by Robert D. Siegel
Starring Mickey Rourke
Ernest Miller
Release date(s) TBA
Country United States
Language English
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The Wrestler is an upcoming film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Mickey Rourke. Production began on January 2008. A release date has yet to be announced.

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[edit] Premise

Randy "Ram" Robinson (Rourke) is a retired professional wrestler from the 1980s who is forced to retire after a heart attack threatens to kill him the next time he wrestles. Robinson begins a job at a deli, moves in with an aging stripper, and attempts to form a relationship with her son. However, Robinson is drawn to the prospect of a rematch with his old wrestling nemesis the Ayatollah, even though the fight may cost him his life.[1]

[edit] Cast

Also cast into The Wrestler are original ECW and CZW wrestlers: The Blue Meanie, Necro Butcher, Nick Berk, DJ Hyde, Whacks, Kid USA, and Zandig.[5]

[edit] Production

The Wrestler was scripted by Robert Siegel and entered development at director Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures. Actor Nicolas Cage entered negotiations in October 2007 to star in the film's lead role as Randy "Ram" Robinson, a former wrestler.[1] The following month, Cage left the project for reasons unexplained, and Mickey Rourke replaced the actor in the lead role. Production began in January 2008,[6] with filming taking place in New York and New Jersey.[3] Afa Anoa'i, a former professional wrestler, was hired to train Rourke for his role.[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Gregg Goldstein. "Cage makes some moves on 'Wrestler'", The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-10-12. Retrieved on 2008-01-08. 
  2. ^ "Fylmar Productions' Client, Pro Wrestling Superstar Ernest 'The Cat' Miller is Cast Opposite Mickey Rourke in Darren Aronofsky's Upcoming Film 'The Wrestler'!", Fylmar Productions, 2008-01-21. Retrieved on 2008-01-22. 
  3. ^ a b Tatiana Siegel. "Tomei joins Aronofsky's 'Wrestler'", Variety, 2008-02-11. Retrieved on 2008-02-12. 
  4. ^ Carrie Brownstein. "The Todd Barry Interview", National Public Radio, 2008-01-22. Retrieved on 2008-01-27. 
  5. ^ "ECW Original And Lots Of Other Stars In New Movie", Wrestling-edge.com, 2008-01-22. Retrieved on 2008-01-27. 
  6. ^ Michael Fleming. "Mickey Rourke wires 'Wrestler'", Variety, 2007-11-10. Retrieved on 2008-01-08. 
  7. ^ "Afa to Train Mickey Rourke for Wrestling Movie Role", Pulse Wrestling, 2007-12-28. Retrieved on 2008-01-08. 

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π (1998) • Requiem for a Dream (2000) • The Fountain (2006) • The Wrestler (TBA)