EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Zegers (Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming The Madison) is set to headline Fleury, a biopic of famed NHL player Theo Fleury from director Michael Young, which goes into production in June.
Based on the bestseller Fleury: Playing with Fire by Fleury and Kirstie McLellan Day, the film explores the emotional highs and lows of Theo’s journey, both on and off the ice.
A seven-time NHL All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, and Stanley Cup champion, Fleury built a career defined by grit and determination.
Yet behind his success was a life of immense struggle. Fleury details his battle with childhood abuse at the hands of a trusted coach, his descent into addiction, and his path he ultimately wound up on toward healing and a life of advocacy.
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