Andre: Heart of the Giant
Andre: Heart of the Giant is yet to be released. It is a movie based on the life and struggles of professional wrestler André the Giant, and will also feature actors portraying many legendary wrestlers as well.
Plot
Andre Roussimoff lived on a farm in Grenoble, France as a child. He struggled with his size his entire life... This movie follows him through his childhood and wrestling days.
This film is the second film based on or inspired by the life of Andre the Giant. The other one being My Giant, a dramedy starring real-life friend of Andre the Giant; Billy Crystal. Crystal befriended Andre during the filming of The Princess Bride.
Trivia
7' 6" actor Matthew McGrory was originally cast as Andre, and even filmed a few scenes, but he died on August 9, 2005. The few scenes that he shot were saved and will be featured during the credit sequence as a tribute to him.
Confirmed Cast
- Daniel Gilchrist .... Andre Roussimoff/André the Giant
- Semos Gardner .... Bruno Sammartino
- Rokki James Hollywood .... Vince McMahon
- Roland Kickinger .... Edouard Carpentier
- Peter Sischo.... Adrian Adonis
- Hugh McChord .... Terry Funk
- Nikki Nemzer .... Yvette Canoux