New Line Acquires Chris Farley Biopic Starring Paul Walter Hauser

The film, directed by Josh Gad and based on a best-selling biography, has received the Farley family's blessing.

New Line Cinema wins competitive bid to produce the Chris Farley biopic featuring Paul Walter Hauser in the lead role.
Josh Gad to make his directorial debut with the film, which is based on 'The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts'.
Screenplay to be penned by acclaimed writers Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber.
Film to chronicle Farley's rise to fame on 'Saturday Night Live' and his subsequent film career.
Project backed by Lorne Michaels and Erin David, with broad support from the Farley family.