Alex Pettyfer to star in James Hunt biopicAlex Pettyfer is to star in a biopic of the legendary Grand Prix driver James Hunt.

Cinemimi[Wednesday December 28,2010]
Alex Pettyfer to star in James Hunt biopicAlex Pettyfer is to star in a biopic of the legendary Grand Prix driver James Hunt.

The film will be based on Tom Rubython's recently published biography Shunt: The Story of James Hunt.

Pettyfer will produce the movie himself, alongside John Palermo (The Wolverine).

Hunt was Formula 1 World Champion in 1976 driving a McLaren, following a season-long battle with Ferrari's Niki Lauda.

After retiring from the sport, he went on to form a highly entertaining double act with BBC commentator Murray Walker.

Pettyfer can next be seen in the sci-fi thriller I Am Number Four with Timothy Olyphant.