Renowned British screenwriter, Adrian Butchart, says he wants to make a biopic about Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy’s rise from a non-league-footballer to a top-flight-record-breaker.
The 28-year-old earned his place in football’s history books Saturday by scoring in his 11th consecutive Premier League in a draw against Manchester United.
Just three years ago, he was still playing non-league football for Fleetwood Town, also working part-time in a factory.
Now there are reportedly plans to make his story into a Hollywood blockbuster, with Butchart, who was part of the team behind the first and second Goal movies, showing a strong interest in putting the wheels in motion.
“It’s the kind of story that if we made it up, people wouldn’t believe it,” Butchart told The Sun.
“His achievements are incredible and to break the Premier League record with such a sublime goal against the biggest club in football pushed him to the top of our agenda.
“It’s amazing to think he was playing non-league football and making medical splints for a living until so recently before breaking the record. It is the kind of role actors dream of.”
Meanwhile, Vardy has revealed that he has been playing through the pain barrier to seal his Premier League record.
“I think it’s common knowledge now that I’m getting an injury every week. But I never want to not play. I want to play as many games as I can and help the team out.
“It’s the way I play and, if I have to play through it sometimes, that’s what I’ll do.
“I took a little knock on the top of my foot [against United], but I’ve had it iced and I’m sure it will be fine by next week.”
