Louganis is noted as the greatest Olympic diver in history, with one silver, and four Gold medals which he won in the 19 Olympics. Accordingly, a variety of companies – publishers, networks and distributors had been involved with the story – securing of Louganis’ own life rights came after a year-long process in order to establish a clear chain of title according to Sims, “This was a complex process that was made possible by the work of Loeb and Loeb, and lead attorney and partner Irwin Tenenbaum.” Loeb represents Louganis, Sims and the project. The film will be expanding on those themes and events first explored in Louganis and Eric Marcus’ 1996 book Breaking the Surface, which spent five weeks at number-one on the New York Times Best Seller list.īreaking the Surface was subsequently made into a television film for USA Network, starring Mario Lopez. Mathew Wilder ( Dog Eat Dog, Regarding the Case of Joan of Arc) will write the screenplay. Sims, of Arya Worldwide Entertainment, are in development on a feature film of Louganis’ life following a very complicated process of obtaining the rights to his story. Greg Louganis, the Olympic diving champion, legend and humanitarian, and his manager, Greg.
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