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Jeremy Allen White on Gene Wilder
Jeremy Allen White says he'd play Gene Wilder in a biopic if asked.
In brief
Jeremy Allen White says he'd play Gene Wilder in a biopic if asked. Jeremy Allen White would play Gene Wilder in a biopic if the rights holder asked, citing his love for the actor's work. Originally reported by AV Club.
Jeremy Allen White
Jeremy Allen White said he'd 'absolutely' play Gene Wilder if asked to star in a biopic.
“It would be my honor”
Gene Wilder
White called Wilder a genius, citing his love for the actor's work in films like Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles.
“he’s a genius”
Film Rights
Dino Montiel holds the film rights to Wilder's life, working on a biopic script with Jeremy Roth.
“A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints”
Biopic Project
The biopic project is in development, with Wilder's film rights currently held by Dino Montiel.
“in development”
Next Steps
White would need someone to ask him to play Wilder in a biopic for the project to move forward.
Here's the gist
Jeremy Allen White would play Gene Wilder in a biopic if the rights holder asked, citing his love for the actor's work.
