- Cats will play Collingwood at MCG
- Is the second consecutive exterior game for the club
- Home land in Geelong is not available because of Hollywood royalty
The Geelong Cats have temporarily started from their home at the GMHBA stadium – but for a good reason.
Hollywood took Kardinia Park as the filming of the ramps for a new sports drama features the actor of Superman David Corenswet.
The unit, supposed to be called MR. not relevant, tells the true moving story of the choice of recovery of the NFL of 1983, John Tuggle.
Totgle was the last choice of this year’s project, winning the nickname “MR Orgelant” – but it continued to challenge expectations.
He became the first last player written to make the final alignment of his team, preparing for the New York Giants in 1983.
He played the 16 games, started five and was appointed player of the year of the Giants special teams.
Superman’s actor David Corenswet took over the Geelong Cats Home Ground for two weeks to film a film on the life of the former NFL star John Tuggle
Geelong faces another intimidating trip, this time against Collingwood at MCG after losing against Carlton last weekend
The GMHBA stadium has been transformed into a NFL field for the shooting of the film, which would be titled MR. not relevant
Tragically, Tuggle’s life was interrupted by cancer, diagnosed after shoulder pain in 1984, led to new tests.
Despite his illness, he continued to train with the team and the giants supported him until his death at the age of 25.
His story has since been honored by the NFL and has been the subject of ESPN 30 for 30 shorts, the unrelevant giant.
Now, his remarkable journey goes to the big screen, with the filming already underway in Geelong.
Corenswet assumes the main role, the Oscar candidate Michael Shannon depicting the legendary coach Bill Bâlls.
The project is led by director Jonathan Levine and produced by Skydance Sports.
The shooting at the Kardinia Park saw the 40,000 -seat stadium transformed into the NFL place for two weeks.
Cats were able to continue to train without disruption, using their alternative base at Deakin University.
The local players of Gridiron had the opportunity to participate in the film alongside the Hollywood superstars
The shooting will end in time so that cats return to home on Monday for training
They will only return to Kardinia Park after their successful match against Collingwood tonight at the MCG.
The shooting also takes place at the University of La Trobe University Park in Bundoora, where the foot fields are converted into Oval Gridiron.
The Minister of Creative Industries, Colin Brooks, announced that the film would inject nearly $ 29 million into the economy of Victoria.
Production should create more than 800 jobs for Victorian screen workers and extras.
More than 500 victorians are involved, including members of the Gridiron community playing referees, referees and the support team.
The CEO of Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, Gerard Griffin, welcomed the project, calling this an exciting opportunity for the region.
The chief of Vicscreen, the launcher Caroline and the local deputies Christine Couzens and Alison Marchant, also joined the announcement.
Producer Gillian Bohrer congratulated Victoria’s various sporting locations as an ideal for cities like New York and California.
The Skydance EVP, Brad Carlson, added: “There was no better place to give life to this project”.
