Redford Readying "Robinson" Biopic

[Kire]

It's about time.

Redford Readying "Robinson" Biopic
Wed Mar 30, 8:07 AM ET

By Josh Grossberg

The Natural is moving from the diamond to the dugout.

Robert Redford, who played a fictional Babe Ruth-esque hero named Roy Hobbes in 1984's classic baseball film, The Natural, is ready to take on another sports legend.

The actor-director will essay the role of Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey in a biopic of Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play in the Major League.

According to Daily Variety, Baldwin Entertainment, the producers of Ray, will team up with Redford's Wildwood Enterprises to produce the picture.

Redford has been developing the project on the Civil Rights pioneer with the consent of Robinson's widow and Rickey's son.

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[angee_is_mad]

1. What about the politics?

I will be very curious how he will handle that aspect of Mr. Robinson's life.