When one thinks of what an upcoming Darren Aronofsky film might be, you would be forgiven if your mind didn’t instantly went to ideas such as the world of professional wrestling. However, for some time now we’ve known that his next project is indeed taking place in that world (although I’m sure with a lot more depth and human condition angles) in “The Wrestler”.
ComingSoon gives us this little synopsis of the project:
The drama centers on Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Rourke), a 1980s-era star pro wrestler who has become a burnt-out shell of his former self. After he has a heart attack during a small-time match, a doctor tells him he could die if he fights again. But the prospect of a rematch with his old nemesis the Ayatollah proves too tempting to resist, even if it means risking his life.
Have to admit, it sounds like somthing WWE Films would do. But I have a lot of trust in Aronofsky and I’m sure the film will end up being something quite different than what we all may be expecting.
Anyway, they’ve dome some filming with the help of some low tier wrestling federation called the WXW, who have put up our first picture of Mickey Rourke in his wrestling get up. I’ve become a huge fan of Rourke over the past couple of years and I’ll basically see anything he’s in. Check it out:
