George Dowell‘s unlikely path to soccer membership possession is ready to attain on the large display screen as Sharp House begins pre-production on “World at His Feet.”
The 2023 BFI London Movie Competition title “Black Dog” producers are tackling this true-life story of perseverance, which follows Dowell’s journey from a career-ending accident to turning into the youngest chair within the soccer league.
Written by Libby Adam (“I’ll Play Mom,” “Daring”), “World at His Ft” tells the true story of Dowell, whose promising soccer profession was minimize quick at 17 because of a automobile accident that left him wheelchair-bound. After a protracted insurance coverage battle, Dowell learns of his native soccer membership, Worthing FC, dealing with administration. Utilizing his accident compensation, he takes a threat to buy the membership, turning into the youngest chair within the soccer league.
The movie, produced by Sharp Home’s Ian Sharp (“The Matriarch,” “Black Canine,” “The Marker”) and Jason Maza (“Twist,” “Bullet Proof,” “Sparks”), is because of begin taking pictures in Worthing, U.Okay., in Q1 2025, with supply anticipated later that yr. A director is being connected.
A TV documentary on Dowell’s story, “The Membership that George Constructed,” premiered on TNT Sport and Discovery+ lately.
Dowell stated: “I’ve been blown away by the response to the documentary and the way effectively it’s been obtained. It’s surreal that we’re going to proceed the journey and take mine and Worthing FC’s story to the large display screen. I’m delighted to be working with Ian and Jason at Sharp Home, they’re extremely skilled movie makers and I can’t wait to see the way it all develops.”
Producer and Sharp Home CEO, Ian Sharp, added: “Sharp Home looks like the right match for George and his distinctive story. With myself lately turning into co-owner of Scunthorpe United Soccer [soccer] Membership, I do know first hand what the emotional curler coaster of being a membership proprietor is. I’m thrilled we’re attending to work with George and have the chance to create one thing really particular.”
Maza stated: “Once I first met George and realized of his story, it simply screamed to me of deserving a spot on the large display screen. It’s a novel inspirational story about overcoming adversity and each problem life has to throw at you. It’s humorous, emotional and uplifting. With rising star Libby Adams penning the screenplay we’re in unbelievable arms.”
