For a movie centered on the disgraced American football coach Joe Paterno, Al Pacino is being considered – a story that shocked the US just last year.
Paterno was recognized as the most accomplished coach in the history of US college football due to his achievements at Pennsylvania State University.
However, he was dismissed last year following revelations that his former assistant, Jerry Sandusky, had sexually assaulted multiple young athletes.
Two months after his termination for not preventing the abuse, Paterno passed away from lung cancer at the age of 85, leaving his legacy severely damaged.
Despite this, many at Penn State still regard the figure known as JoePa as a hero, with his advocates arguing that he should not be held accountable for Sandusky’s heinous acts.
Now, there is a film in development that will focus on the tumultuous final two years of the coach’s life, with Pacino expected to take on the leading role.
This announcement has sparked widespread outrage nationwide, with prominent figures from both the film industry and college football vowing to oppose its production.
