Kurt Angle Announces Two-Part Film Series Chronicles Olympic and Wrestling Career

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle revealed plans for two separate films about his life – one focusing on his Olympic journey and another on his professional wrestling career.

Key Details

• Directors Ian and Eshom Nelms, former wrestlers, will helm both projects
• Michael Keaton is in talks to play John du Pont
• Jon Bernthal will portray Angle’s father
• Pre-production is underway with casting to begin soon

Direct Quote

“It was just too much to put in one movie, so they wanted to split it in two,” Angle said on Talk is Jericho. This movie’s only about my Olympic story, not my WWE story.

Why It Matters

This dual-film approach marks a rare instance in wrestling where a performer’s story spans both amateur and professional careers in separate features. The projects will showcase Angle’s unique journey from Olympic gold medalist to professional wrestling superstar.

By The Numbers

• 1 Olympic Gold Medal (1996)
• 6 WWE World Championships
• 2 TNA World Championships
• 2 Hall of Fame inductions (WWE and TNA)

What’s Next

The films are in pre-production with investors being secured and casting decisions pending. The release dates have not been announced.

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