Update: Liev Schreiber Will Not Be Portraying Chris Benoit in Upcoming Film

WrestlingRumors.net recently reported that actor Liev Schreiber would be portraying former World Heavyweight Champion Chris Benoit in an upcoming film about his life entitled, Crossface. However, these rumors have since been revealed to be completely false.

TMZ.com has reported that Schreiber will not be playing the part of Benoit in the upcoming biography of the late wrestler’s life and death. TMZ writes,

“Liev Schreiber will NOT be playing wrestler Chris Benoit — who murdered his wife and son in 2007, then committed suicide — in a biopic about the wrestler’s life … despite reports to the contrary … Liev’s rep tells TMZ.

           Rumors swirled that Schreiber had signed on to play Benoit in the film “Crossface” — which has been in the works since 2011 — but we’re told it just ain’t so. 

           Benoit’s story is as tragic as they come … with the wrestler turning on his wife and 7-year-old son in a violent rage that may have been caused by brain injuries he sustained during his wrestling career. 

           So far, no official word on who IS set to play the troubled wrestler in the biopic.”

Rumors about a movie depicting Benoit’s life and tragic end have been making their way around the internet since 2008, with actual screen plays hitting the web in 2011. We at WrestlingRumors.net will update you on any news that becomes available regarding this film, if it ever does go into production.

 

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