Angelique Jackson Former football star Ricky Williams is telling his story with a new biopic, titled “Ricky Williams in Australia,” produced by Modern Magic.Williams will co-write the movie — which explores the former NFL star’s life and year of sabbatical in Australia — with Modern Magic co-founder and Academy Award-winner Rodney Rothman.
Rothman will also direct the project, producing alongside Adam Rosenberg on behalf of Modern Magic.Williams broke onto the national scene during his college football years, where he starred for the University of Texas.
At Texas, he was a two-time All-American, won the 1998 Heisman Trophy and set the all-time college rushing record. He also played for 11 seasons in the NFL, spending most of his career.
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