Tiffany Haddish will be the fastest woman of all time.
The comedian has indeed signed to play the role of Florence Griffith Joyner, one of the most popular athletes in the history of sport.
During the 1988 Olympics, Flo Jo smashed several records, including those of the 100 and 200 meters, which have still not been broken.
The actress, who will also be producing this biopic, seems very excited to embody the athletic legend, who was one of her heroines in her youth.
“I can't wait to tell Flo Jo's story the way it should be.
My goal with this film is to let the younger generations know that my Flo Jo, the fastest woman in the world to date, has existed, ”she said in a statement relayed by
Variety
.
Intense preparation
Florence Griffith Joyner died in 1998, of an epileptic seizure, at the age of 38, and Tiffany Haddish collaborated with Al Joyner, the coach and husband of the sportswoman, to produce the film, on which he will be. also consultant.
He has already started specific training sessions with the actress so that she best embodies an athlete that hundreds of millions of people have seen run.
The actress will use the same methods as Florence Griffith Joyner to prepare.
“Working with Tiffany has been a great pleasure - she is incredibly dedicated, focused and committed to portraying the spirit of Florence with precision, whose legacy, to make a difference in the world, will live on for generations to come.
I hope this film touches everyone who sees it and inspires them to BE the change the world so desperately needs today, ”said Al Joyner.
No director has yet signed on for the project, which also doesn't have an official release date.
But we can bet that it should arrive "very quickly" in theaters ...
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