A movie adaptation of the comic book biography graphic novel “Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven” is in the works.

According to Variety magazine, Lion Forge Comics is partnering with movie producers Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell to make the biography based on the life of the legendary Andre The Giant.

The magazine says that Andre’s granddaughter Robin Christensen-Roussimoff authorized the production and will serve as consultant. Robin tells Variety, “I’m really excited to watch this story come to life on the big screen. It’s been a labor of love for everyone involved, and we’re really looking forward to making it available to a larger audience.”

Lion Forge CEO CEO David Steward II is quoted as saying, “As a lifelong wrestling fan, I can say with conviction that no one was bigger than Andre. His presence and charisma were so powerful, and you could tell there was much more to him under the surface of his ring persona. It’s been an amazing experience telling that story in the book with Robin’s help. With all the spectacle, action, and emotion there on the page, a feature film just made perfect sense.”





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