Tom Brady set to produce and star in comedy football movie 80 for Brady after retiring from NFL at 44
TOM Brady is set to produce and star in the upcoming comedy football movie 80 for Brady after retiring from the NFL.
Brady will star alongside Hollywood icons Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field in the Paramount Pictures project, per the Hollywood Reporter.
Inspired by a true story, the film will tell the tale of four best friends and New England Patriots fans who take a life-changing trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see the superstar quarterback play and the chaos that ensues.
Tomlin, Fonda, Moreno and Field will play the four companions.
80 for Brady will be directed by Kyle Marvin, who co-wrote the script with Michael Covino.
Production is set to get underway in the spring.
The news comes after the seven-time Super Bowl winner announced his retirement from the gridiron on February 1.
"I have always believed the sport of football is an "all-in" proposition - if a 100% competitive commitment isn't there, you won't succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game," Brady wrote in an Instagram post, following a photograph of him in his Bucs get-up.
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"There is a physical, mental, and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life.
"This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore," he continued.
"I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention."
In his statement, the star went on to thank the fans, his teammates and family, alongside his coaches.
Following the announcement, fellow players and NFL bosses paid their respects to the quarterback.
"Tom Brady will be remembered as one of the greatest to ever play in the NFL," commissioner Roger Goodell said.
"An incredible competitor and leader, his stellar career is remarkable for its longevity but also for the sustained excellence he displayed year after year."
Fellow legendary quarterback Peyton Manning congratulated his "friend" on "an unbelievable football career."
"To do it as long as he did, at the highest of levels is absolutely incredible. It was an honor & a privilege to compete against him on the field, and I truly appreciate his friendship off the field."
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson said: "Congrats to the Greatest. @TomBrady #12."
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