Joseph Fiennes has a new passion: the teachings of a certain Wim Hof.

So much so that the actor took it into his head to develop a film around the philosophy of the man who is nicknamed "The Ice Man", for his exploits and his records of exposure to cold.

The extreme athlete is indeed known for having successfully climbed Kilimanjaro in shorts, or for having run a barefoot half-marathon above the Arctic Circle.

The actor will therefore produce the project, also carried by the screenwriter Jeff Pop (

Philomena

,

Stan & Ollie

).

“Carrying Wim Hof's incredible message and publicizing the Ice Man's extraordinary journey is a unique privilege.

Pairing her with Jeff Pope, one of the industry's most illustrious screenwriters, to tell this story is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I'm delighted to be a part of.

Knowing that the creative experience is supported by the wonderful producer Debbie Gray is the support that we can only dream of, "said the star of

The Handmaid's Tale

at the

Hollywood Reporter

.

Glacial

Wim Hof ​​is not only an athlete, he has also developed a method of training and well-being, based on three pillars: meditation, breathing, and of course exposure to the freezing temperatures.

Joseph Fiennes is not just an admirer: he tested the theories and methods of Wim Hof ​​himself.

And he brought in his co-stars from

The Handmaid's Tale

.

“Ann Dowd and the rest of the cast, Yvonne Strahovski, they all joined in and jumped into the great lake of Ontario two more degrees - we had to break the ice.

It was quite remarkable ", he revealed, before concluding:" He is a remarkable man and I am very enthusiastic about the idea of ​​making this film which is in development and which I hope to be able to do. realize soon.

"

No release date has yet been announced.

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