Amid rumors that a potential Chris Benoit biopic was set to surface, the Wrestling Observer has confirmed popular Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber will be starring as the deceased Canadian wrestler in a film titled Crossface.
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He was offered the role two years ago, but the actor denied being involved in the project. The movie will be based on the book Ring of Hell, written by Matthew Randazzo, and covers Benoit’s early days as a superstar up until the fateful day where he murdered his wife Nancy (formerly known as Woman in the wrestling industry) and son Daniel before killing himself in 2007.
Sarah Coulter, former employee of the Weinstein Company will write the script, which may include several familiar characters such as the late Eddie Guerrero and Vince McMahon.
Schreiber – who kind of resembles Benoit — could kill the role if he really indulges in the life.