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Ron Howard has decided to devote a biopic to Lang Lang, the Chinese piano virtuoso.

The film will be based on

Journey of a Thousand Miles

, the autobiography the artist wrote in collaboration with David Ritz.

Ron Howard will direct a biopic on Chinese classical pianist Lang Lang, based on his memoir 'Journey of a Thousand Miles,' with Howard and Brian Grazer's Imagine Entertainment to produce.

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- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 22, 2020

According to the

Hollywood Reporter

, the footage will be funded by AGC Studios and the director will produce it with Brian Grazer through their company Imagine Entertainment.

Finally, the writing was entrusted to Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney.

A universal story

Journey of a Thousand Miles

traces the incredible fate of Lang Lang, from his childhood in the province of Shenyang, in the north of China, until becoming the star of classical music we know.

Throughout his career, the musician's family sacrificed everything to help him express his exceptional talent.

“Lang Lang's life is a story of determination, passion, sacrifice and inner strength in the face of adversity.

The film bridges two cultures that share universal truths about the challenges we face in pursuing greatness, ”Ron Howard and Brian Grazer said in a statement.

Ron Howard plans to begin filming on this film once he's done with

Thirteen Lives

, his upcoming drama that looks at the rescue of teens trapped in a Thai cave that hit the headlines in 2018.

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