Warner's life story a movie?

[BullheadCardFan]

Kurt Warner's life could be headed for the silver screen

With a lid finally being placed on quarterback Kurt Warner's NFL career, the likely Hall of Famer could see his life story turned into a film.

Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported that Warner has been approached by a producer regarding the possibility.

And it makes sense. The success of The Blind Side will cause similar real-life football stories to receive consideration for silver-screen treatment, and Warner's rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches roller-coaster ride would fit nicely with the formula that we often see in such efforts.

Miklasz also made some partially tongue-in-cheek predictions as to possible casting decisions, so allow us to do the same.

Pre-2000 Warner would be played by Ashton Kutcher, if he's willing to gain like 40 pounds. Late-career Warner would be played by Jack Nicholson.

Late-career Brenda Warner would be played by Kate Hudson. Pre-2000 Brenda Warner would be played by Meryl Streep.

 

[DeAnna]

I hope he's just speculating on the casting; otherwise that would be terrible casting.

 

[Pariah]

I hope he's just speculating on the casting; otherwise that would be terrible casting.

"tongue-in-cheek" = joking.

 

[cardsfanmd]

Warner- Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Ben Affleck or George Clooney

 

[Duckjake]

If someone does do a movie they should include this article from Bickley:

Warner, Smith: Same old story
Dan Bickley
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 9, 2005 12:00 AM

For a professional football team, the Cardinals run a wonderful retirement home.

Say hello to Kurt Warner, who is toting his Super Bowl ring, his MVP trophies, his million-dollar smile and an enormous chip on his shoulder.

He will find plenty of room for all of it in Emmitt Smith's old locker. advertisement




"Of course he can (be an impact player)," owner Bill Bidwill said. "He was."

At one time, Michael Jordan could still dunk.

Look, there are many reasons Warner was simply irresistible to the Cardinals. For head coach Dennis Green, Warner represents his next great reclamation project, another kicked-to-the-curb quarterback in the mold of Randall Cunningham and Jeff George.

To the elder Bidwill, it is a priceless opportunity to tweak the Rams, offering safe haven to a shunned quarterback still immensely popular in St. Louis. For the owner, that is enough of a coup to order two scoops with dinner.

"This is a football decision," Bidwill said coyly. "And we'll leave it at that. If there's anything extra, then so be it. That's part of the game."

So is taking off the blinders once in a while.

While all of this recycled stardust and regenerated optimism are nice diversions in March, they can't cover up the cold statistics. In recent years, Warner has become a trigger-shy quarterback highly vulnerable to fumbles. He has been sacked more often than the groceries he once stocked. In the past two years, he has been dumped in favor of Marc Bulger and Eli Manning, by two organizations thinking about the future.

With a new building set to open in 2006, the Cardinals should be thinking in the same broad terms. While it's rude to interrupt the party, what is the plan if Warner has truly lost his powers quicker than Samson at Supercuts?

"I'm believing this is going to be a long-term deal," Warner said. "(The Cardinals) are ascending right now. And that's exactly what I want to do."

It is with disarming confidence, as with Emmitt, that Warner rebuffs his critics, insisting that he has been robbed of opportunity, not talent. He is so convincing, maybe a rebirth could occur in Arizona, where an athletic, young quarterback (Josh McCown) has been put on the back burner, if not discarded entirely.

After all, the Cardinals will have the wide receivers. They may field a turbo-charged defense, the kind that can make any quarterback look good.

Then there's the effect of Green, who is much better at riding written-off ponies than developing young stallions.

"It doesn't take you long to figure it out," Green said, "I operate off of opportunity, and everything Kurt has been able to do appeals to me."

In the right light, Warner is certainly appealing. He is merely one of the greatest stories in the history of sports, a humble man who never lost touch with his roots. He's so personable and nice that even McCown couldn't think of a bad thing to say about the man.

"I mean, he's such a great guy," McCown said.

For clarity, he is a great guy who was once a great player. Around here, we know the difference.

So enjoy your stay, Kurt, especially when you find out who's playing right guard. You are living proof that anything can happen with the power of belief, and it would be truly wonderful to see you holding the trophy again.

Just the same, we've seen this story before. The ending isn't so pretty.
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[O]

Nice find, DJ.

 

[Monty]

I hope he's just speculating on the casting; otherwise that would be terrible casting.

I was watching a film the other day and i thought this guy looked a fair bit like Kurt.

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[DemsMyBoys]

Brenda has said she's hoping for Denzel Washington.

I've no doubt they've been contacted by multiple sources. In the Christian film making community alone it's a natural.

 

[Mel Gray TD]

Is there going to be a movie about Pat Tillman?

 

[Duckjake]

There's no question as to who would play Kurt Warner in a movie.

Jason Patric.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000574/

 

[Pariah]

Jason Patric is who I most often get told I look like. Maybe I could play Jason Patric playing Kurt Warner.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

There's no question as to who would play Kurt Warner in a movie.

Jason Patric.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000574/

He could play the part alright. Good find.

 

[Duckjake]

Speaking of Kurt has anyone read this book?

http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Storm-Arizona-Cardinals-Unforgettable/dp/1600783058/ref=pd_sim_b_1

And if so what do you think about it?

 

[Gee!]

There's no question as to who would play Kurt Warner in a movie.

Jason Patric.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000574/

huh.. i dont see it.. that guy looks like a fraile serial killer..

 

[mojorizen7]

Great idea. Can I play the part of Mike Jones.

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[Perfectionist]

Jason Patric is who I most often get told I look like. Maybe I could play Jason Patric playing Kurt Warner.

Now I know what you look like without your mask.