Orlando Bloom 'in talks to play Joe Exotic' in film based on Tiger King documentary

ok.co.uk:

Orlando Bloom is reportedly in talks to play eccentric zoo keeper Joe Exotic in a movie about his life. Joe, 57, rose to fame last month when his documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness was released on Netflix.

But after becoming a global hit, it is thought that a film based on the show is in the early stages of planning, and 43 year old Orlando is movie boss' favourite to play the main part.

A source close to the production company said: "All filming is on lockdown at the moment but the studios are exploring projects they can get going on as soon as possible and they think Tiger King is the perfect story. "The popularity of the series has been unprecedented and they think a film about it could be even more dramatic. "The film.