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Chris Farley Biopic in the Works with Paul Walter Hauser to Star, Josh Gad to Direct | THR News Video

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Chris Farley Biopic in the Works with Paul Walter Hauser to Star, Josh Gad to Direct | THR News Video

Chris Farley Biopic in the Works with Paul Walter Hauser to Star, Josh Gad to Direct | THR News Video

The late comic legend Chris Farley is finally getting his own biopic.

Farley was an iconic comedy actor behind 'Tommy Boy' and countless 'Saturday Night Live' performances.

Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser will star in the project with actor-filmmaker Josh Gad attached to direct.

'Saturday Night Live' head Lorne Michaels will produce via his Broadway video banner.


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