WWE announces an Andre The Giant documentary is in the works

Published Feb. 13, 2017 3:23 p.m. ET

Nick Schwartz

WWE announced Monday that the company, along with HBO Sports and Bill Simmons, will produce a feature-length documentary film titled ANDRE THE GIANT, chronicling the life of one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling history.

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/831223971370655746

Via WWE:

"Emmy®-Award winning director and producer Jason Hehir will serve as the film’s director. HBO Sports and WWE are partnering for the first time ever on this full-length signature presentation, which will combine never-before-seen footage and revealing interviews for a comprehensive and intimate portrait of one of WWE’s most beloved, yet largely unknown figures. Interviews will include WWE Superstars, sports and entertainment executives, athletes, media, family, friends and associates."

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