It looks like Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is ready to expand his acting chops as he’s set to star in a movie about his life.
The movie title will be “First Family” and will chronicle Lynch’s rise from the streets of Oakland to NFL stardom.
“Just trying something new,” Lynch told the Mercury. “For me, it’s just about having some fun. It’s just a fun experience. I also get to shine the light on the [Oakland] community and some of the things that we grew up doing and what we went through.”
Relativity Media has already purchased the rights to the PG-13 film, which is slated for release at the end of 2014.
The information released about the movie states Lynch believes he’s stereotyped for his dreadlocks, his gold teeth and his inner-city mannerisms, which explains why his mistakes get more attention than his good deeds. So Lynch is looking to put his story in context through this movie. It will reveal the context of what shaped him, his struggles, his triumphs, his mistakes and his family.
“I’m more than ready to play myself,” Lynch said. “I got the acting bug when I played a small role in ‘Matt’s Chance’ starring Gary Busey. I definitely want to expand my opportunities after football. I’ve also been on a couple TV shows, so I’m not nervous.”
