Bobby Fischer Movie in the Works
Bobby Fischer Movie in the Works
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Universal has tapped Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) to direct "Bobby Fischer Goes to War," a drama about the upstart chess whiz's triumph over Boris Spassky in the World Chess Championship in 1972. It is scripted by Shawn Slovo (Catch a Fire), based on the book by David Edmonds and John Eidinow. Production will begin later this year.
A prodigy from Brooklyn who reached grandmaster stature at 15, Fischer became a global celebrity at 29 after defeating the world's best player, becoming the only American to win that title. The matches, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, were covered like a sporting event and became a symbol in the posturing between Cold War superpowers.
Fischer, who died earlier this month, became known in his later years for outspoken comments, anti-Semitic rants and an eccentric and reclusive nature.
A prodigy from Brooklyn who reached grandmaster stature at 15, Fischer became a global celebrity at 29 after defeating the world's best player, becoming the only American to win that title. The matches, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, were covered like a sporting event and became a symbol in the posturing between Cold War superpowers.
Fischer, who died earlier this month, became known in his later years for outspoken comments, anti-Semitic rants and an eccentric and reclusive nature.
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