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Q&A: Zachary Levi on the challenges of playing Kurt Warner and how he physically prepared for the role

We spoke to the actor about playing the Hall of Fame QB.

American Underdog, the Kurt Warner biopic hitting theaters on Christmas Day, tells the inspirational story of Warner’s improbable rise from a struggling small-town college football player to grocery store employee to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback.

Zachary Levi plays Warner alongside Anna Paquin, who plays his wife, Brenda. Earlier this month, we got the chance to talk to Levi — the star of Chuck and Shazam! — about preparing for the role (he had to learn how to throw a perfect spiral) and even snuck in a question about one of Levi’s favorite shows, Ted Lasso.

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Here’s who will play Kurt Warner in upcoming biopic

Zachary Levi will star in Kurt Warner’s upcoming biopic.

Kurt Warner’s remarkable story will be told on the big screen in an upcoming film titled “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story.” The biopic will detail Warner’s life and path to the NFL, which included a stint in the Arena League before he landed with the Rams in 1997.

And while we don’t yet know when exactly the film will be released, we do know who will play Warner in it. According to Variety, Zachary Levi will star as Warner, with production set to begin later this year.

Levi was in the movie “Shazam!” which came out in 2019. He’s also known for his role in the series “Chuck,” which ran from 2007-2012.

Here’s what he had to say about playing Warner in the film.

“Kurt’s story is one of relentless faith — in his own abilities but even more so in a higher power,” he said. “When I read Kurt’s story, I identified with the quiet strength he found to persevere – that’s something I think anybody can recognize in their own lives. This is the kind of underdog story that sports movies are all about, and the fact that it’s true makes it even more special. I’m thrilled to be part of bringing his story to audiences.”

In addition to Levi’s casting, Jon and Andrew Erwin will direct and produce “American Underdog.”