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BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Alan Cumming is the latest actor to join the growing cast of the Billie Jean King biopic Battle of the Sexes, which will focus on the groundbreaking 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between King and Bobby Riggs.
Stone was initially attached, but originally had to bow out due to scheduling conflicts. Brie Larson was approached to fill the role, but now Stone has come back into the fold. Stone will star as tennis pro Billie Jean King in the sports drama, opposite Steve Carell as Bobby Riggs.
Co-starring Steve Carell, the upcoming biopic, BATTLE OF THE SEXES, was set to star Emma Stone as Billie Jean King, the 1973 female tennis pro who defeated a male former Wimbledon champion.
The stars will play Billy Jean King and Bobby Riggs in the biopic following their epic tennis match.
Logline: Story will chronicle the life of tennis player Billie Jean King and her famed “Battle of the Sexes” match against Bobby Riggs.