Tiger Woods Biopic in Development at MGM Studios
The film, based on Kevin Cook's book 'The Tiger Slam,' will explore Woods' historic dominance in golf, with the Obamas' Higher Ground in talks to produce.
- Reinaldo Marcus Green, director of the acclaimed biopic 'King Richard,' is attached to direct the project.
- The film will be adapted from Kevin Cook's book 'The Tiger Slam,' which chronicles Woods' unprecedented achievement of winning four consecutive major golf championships from 2000 to 2001.
- Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, is in discussions to produce the biopic alongside veteran producer Irwin Winkler and Winkler Films.
- The movie will focus on Woods' rise from a child prodigy to becoming one of the greatest golfers of all time, while avoiding depictions of his personal scandals and later career struggles.
- Woods, who recently underwent Achilles surgery, has faced recurring injuries in recent years, raising questions about the future of his professional golf career.