Richard Linklater.
American director and screenwriter (born 1960)
Powell, Linklater Reunite for Untitled Gehrig Biopic
Glen Powell will star as Yankee great Lou Gehrig in an untitled Universal biopic directed by Richard Linklater, with Lorne Michaels producing and Simon Rich writing. Powell will also produce with Dan Cohen, continuing a collaborative run between Powell and Linklater that spans multiple projects and adds another biodrama to Linklater’s repertoire about Gehrig’s storied career and ALS-era fate.
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About Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater is an American filmmaker. He is known for making films which deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a Silver Bear, a César Award, and five Academy Award nominations.
Everything about Richard Linklater →- Occupation
- screenwriter, film director, actor, film producer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 30, 1960
- Website
- http://www.detourfilm.com