MATTHEW Dellavedova’s stardom has continued to grow, with his manager announcing an upcoming feature film based on the Australian’s life and career.

Dellavedova and his Australian manager, Bruce Kaider, have joined with Los Angeles based producers, Zachary Green and Jason Shuman, to develop and produce a feature film based on the Milwaukee Bucks guard’s life and career.

The film will centre around Dellavedova’s struggles growing up in country Victoria, and his unlikely path to the NBA, where he won the 2016 NBA Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

“I am honoured that Bruce, Zachary and Jason think enough about my journey to turn it into a feature film,” Dellavedova said.

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Matthew Dellavedova: The Movie. Source: Getty Images

“I am thrilled to be working with this incredible group to tell my story to inspire kids around the world to dream big and that hard work and perseverance pays off.”

Production is set to commence in Australia in 2017, with the film aiming to emulate the likes of Hoosiers and Rocky, according to the release.

“Delly’s inspirational story about overcoming the odds is one everyone can relate to,” Kaider said. “In real-life, it played out just like a movie.”

The film will be produced by Green and Shuman, with Dellavedova and Kaider serving as executive producers.

“Everyone dreams of the one in a million chance of playing in the NBA, but this clue-collar kid actually achieved it,” Green said. “I am looking forward to bringing his story to the big screen.”

Who should play Matthew Dellavedova in the upcoming film based on his life and career? — Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) November 22, 2016

Olgun Uluc covers basketball for Fox Sports Australia. Twitter: @OlgunUluc