So, get this: Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr. reports that there will indeed be a movie depicting John Scott’s journey to become MVP of the 2016 NHL All-Star Game.
Not only that, but Mitch Albom is writing the script.
(Seems like a good time to roll with this GIF.)
Mandalay Sports Media acquired the rights to the story, which will be produced by Mike Tollin and Jon Weinbach. It’s important to note that there can often be bumps in the road between plans being hatched to make a movie and “sitting in a theater and nitpicking that movie.”
Still, it’s pretty wild stuff. Read more about it here.
Oh, and sadly, all the best/worst jokes have already been made:
"Tuesdays with Gary: The John Scott story." Starring Liev Schrieber, Kevin Spacey & Mitch Albom in a duel performance as "Big & Rich."
— Dan (@cultureoflosing) February 23, 2016
Guys, I'm very excited to announce that Adrian Brody will be playing me in The John Scott story.
— Mike Pfeil (@mikeFAIL) February 23, 2016
Liev Schreiber is cast as John Scott
In the movie, John Scott should score the winning goal against the powerhouse Soviets.
— Jason Brough 🙁 (@SadClubCommish) February 23, 2016
If the John Scott movie is a go, then I know which actor will be playing Taylor Hall. pic.twitter.com/Cm8e08EhA8
— RG3 (@rascalgas) February 23, 2016
What would it take for the Bruins to trade for John Scott?
— Moist Tacos (@wyldbill77) February 14, 2016
Crazy idea? Yes. But I'd welcome it.
(OK, that last one wasn’t about the movie and might not have been a joke.)