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De Niro to Play Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda
15 Sep
Summary
- Robert De Niro is in talks to portray Tommy Lasorda.
- Reid Carolin will direct the Skydance Sports project.
- Lasorda had a 71-year association with the Dodgers.
Robert De Niro is reportedly in discussions to portray the legendary Tommy Lasorda in a new Skydance Sports film. The working title for the project is "Tommy & Me."
Reid Carolin, known for directing "Magic Mike's Last Dance," is attached to helm the biopic. The screenplay is a collaborative effort by George Gallo, Cambron Clark, and Carolin, though plot specifics remain undisclosed.
Lasorda, a two-time World Series champion and Hall of Famer, began his baseball journey in 1945. After a brief playing career, he transitioned to scouting and management within the Dodgers organization. He became the Dodgers' manager in 1977 and led them to four National League pennants and two World Series titles over 20 years.
His extensive involvement with the Dodgers spanned 71 years, the longest tenure in the team's history. Lasorda passed away in 2021.
