According to Variety, Will Smith is set to star in an as of yet untitled film about concussions in the National Football League (NFL). Based on a GQ magazine article titled "Game Brain" written by Jeanne Marie Laskas, the film will be just one of a few productions surrounding the issue of concussions and its impact on players in the NFL. Scott Free Productions, Sony Pictures and The Shuman Company will be producing the film. Giannina Facio, Ridley Scott, and Michael Schaeffer will be in charge of production for Scott Free, while David Wolthoff and Larry Shuman will be in charge of production for The Shuman Company. Peter Landesman will be in the director's chair, as well as write the script.
As mentioned above, "Game Brain" was written by Jeanne Marie Laskas and told the story of Dr. Bennett Omalu (who will be portrayed by Will Smith). Dr. Omalu was the forensic neuropathologist who first made the connection between football players and concussions, and brought his disturbing findings to the public.
On top of this new film about the NFL, there will be others tackling the same subject. Parkes/MacDonald Productions will be adapting the book "League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle of Truth" and actor Isaiah Washington will be starring in the indie drama Game Time Decision.
Until this new project comes out, Will Smith will appear in Focus, produced by Warner Bros., with co-star Margot Robbie.
Source: Variety
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