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Hollywood legend Robert De Niro and John Boyega from Star Wars will star in a fictional crime film set in the world of Formula 1.
The Netflix production, titled “The Formula,” will be about an American F1 driver who gets involved in the mafia and must be a getaway driver to save his family.
“The Formula” will be the first F1-based production of contemporary Grand Prix racing since Al Pacino’s Bobby Deerfield film, which included archival footage from the 1976 season.
De Niro is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and has won two Oscars. Boyega is best known for his portrayal of Finn in Disney’s Star Wars trilogy.
“The Formula” will be written, produced and directed by Gerald McMurray. His newly formed Buppie Productions say he “develops and produces entertaining stories featuring black characters for mainstream film and television audiences.”
McMurray wrote on Instagram: “It’s amazing to see this idea in my head finally come to life as I write, direct and produce.
“My new production company Buppie Productions is teaming up with Tribeca Films and Netflix to bring you an original and dope movie soon called The Formula starring two of my favorite actors, John Boyega and Robert De Niro.
“It’s the story of a young man from Detroit who becomes an international racing star in the Formula 1 world under the tutelage of his old-fashioned crowd mentor.”
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