After his triumphant Oscar win for The Brutalist, Adrien Brody has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors. He is now in early discussions for a potential role in Evel Knievel on Tour, an upcoming biopic directed by Damien Chazelle and backed by Paramount. According to insiders, Leonardo DiCaprio is in talks to play the lead role.
Sources indicate that negotiations are still in the early stages, but it’s no surprise that Brody is already lining up a major project following his second Academy Award victory. Even if he accepts a role in Evel Knievel on Tour, this is unlikely to be the only high-profile offer he has received in recent months.
The film will chronicle the life of legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, known for his death-defying jumps and controversial personal life. The story reportedly focuses on the pivotal year of 1974, when Knievel attempted to jump across Idaho’s Snake River Canyon on a motorcycle.The project is moving forward quickly. Previously we wrote that filming could begin as early as this summer and the screenplay has undergone revisions by Oscar-winning writers.
While Brody’s potential role has not been disclosed, he could play a key supporting character — perhaps a rival, a manager, or a journalist uncovering Knievel’s darker side. Although no formal offer has been made to Brody yet, if the deal goes through, this could become one of the most talked-about castings of the year. We’ll be watching closely as the story develops.
