Zachary Levi Transforms Into Legendary NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner In New Trailer For тАШAmerican UnderdogтАЩ
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While fans of тАЬShazamтАЭ are anticipating Zachary Levi reprising his big-screen superhero in the upcoming sequel, prior to that heтАЩll be seen as different type of hero when he plays NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner in тАЬAmerican UnderdogтАЭ.
The upcoming biopic, according to its official synopsis, тАЬchronicles the incredible true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to become a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film chronicles WarnerтАЩs unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player, and when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is inside. American Underdog is an inspirational story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination.
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тАЬWhen I was a kid watching Kurt Warner play football, everybody knew the story,тАЭ says Levi in a behind-the-scenes featurette about the film.
тАЬIтАЩve had so many people tell me тАШyour story is made for Hollywood. ItтАЩs made for the big screen,’тАЭ says Warner, whoтАЩs a producer on the project. тАЬEverybody has their challenges, their struggles, as theyтАЩre trying to chase their dream. And my story encourages people that you can actually get there.тАЭ
тАЬIt really gives people hope,тАЭ adds Paquin, who portrays WarnerтАЩs wife Brenda (whoтАЩs also a producer). тАЬHeтАЩs come from nothing. HeтАЩs tried, heтАЩs failed. HeтАЩs picked himself back up again and eventually he actually does succeed at getting his dream.тАЭ
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тАЬAmerican UnderdogтАЭ is slated to premiere in December.
