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John McCain will be the subject of an upcoming biopic about his life and decades-long career in politics. Stampede Ventures has optioned rights to “The Luckiest Man: Life With John McCain,” a biography written by the late Arizona senator’s political adviser and friend Mark Salter, and plans to adapt it into a feature film.
Salter is co-writing the script with television producer Craig Turk. The film is being made with support from McCain’s family. His widow, Cindy McCain, will serve as an executive producer.
“John’s story is one of incredible heroism, of serving causes greater than his own self-interest,” Cindy McCain said in a statement. “There is no better time to tell it. I’m excited to share his life and legacy, and know this film will be a tremendous inspiration to people all over the world.”
Turk, who is also producing with Greg Silverman under his Stampede Ventures banner,...
Salter is co-writing the script with television producer Craig Turk. The film is being made with support from McCain’s family. His widow, Cindy McCain, will serve as an executive producer.
“John’s story is one of incredible heroism, of serving causes greater than his own self-interest,” Cindy McCain said in a statement. “There is no better time to tell it. I’m excited to share his life and legacy, and know this film will be a tremendous inspiration to people all over the world.”
Turk, who is also producing with Greg Silverman under his Stampede Ventures banner,...
- 1/13/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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At a moment when the difference in values between Senator John McCain and outgoing President Donald Trump could not be in sharper contrast, Stampede Ventures plans to turn the Arizona Senator’s sprawling life story into a feature film. They optioned rights to three books by McCain biographer Mark Salter: The Luckiest Man: Life With John McCain, Faith of My Fathers and Worth the Fighting For. Salter will write the script with Craig Turk, whose credits include FBI, The Good Wife and The Code and who served as Chief Legal Counsel to McCain’s 2000 presidential campaign. The film project has the support of the late Senator’s widow Cindy McCain — she will be exec producer — and the McCain family. Led by former Warner Bros production chief Greg Silverman, Stampede Ventures optioned the books and will finance development of the script.
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- 1/13/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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A biopic based on the life of the late Republican Senator John McCain is in the works from Craig Turk, the producer of “FBI” and “The Good Wife,” and the film has the blessing of Cindy McCain and his family.
Stampede Ventures on Wednesday optioned the rights to “The Luckiest Man: Life With John McCain,” a biography written by Mark Salter, one of McCain’s most trusted political advisors and confidants. Salter will also co-write the screenplay to the film along with Turk, who was once also chief legal counsel during McCain’s 2000 presidential campaign.
Turk and Greg Silverman will produce the John McCain biopic under the Stampede Ventures banner. Cindy McCain will executive produce.
Stampede has also optioned two other books by McCain and Salter, “Faith of My Fathers” and “Worth the Fighting For,” and the team will work closely with Cindy McCain to make sure the film is...
Stampede Ventures on Wednesday optioned the rights to “The Luckiest Man: Life With John McCain,” a biography written by Mark Salter, one of McCain’s most trusted political advisors and confidants. Salter will also co-write the screenplay to the film along with Turk, who was once also chief legal counsel during McCain’s 2000 presidential campaign.
Turk and Greg Silverman will produce the John McCain biopic under the Stampede Ventures banner. Cindy McCain will executive produce.
Stampede has also optioned two other books by McCain and Salter, “Faith of My Fathers” and “Worth the Fighting For,” and the team will work closely with Cindy McCain to make sure the film is...
- 1/13/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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