Comments Thread For: Willie Pep Biopic Set To Begin Production

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The life and career of the late great fighter Willie Pep will be getting the film treatment. "Pep" will soon begin production in the boxer's hometown of Hartford, Connecticut, with "Band of Brothers" star James Madio playing the lead role as the former featherweight champion born as Guglielmo Papaleo, Deadline reports.
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[GrandpaBernard]

Impressive

wouldn’t expect a film to be made about a defensive wizard only hardcores know about

[Dare7]

Willie Pep the great...

[jonnyc420]

Looking forward to this. Sounds like a good flick.

[CornerCutman]

Hope they come by my gym in Hartford!

[sicko]

Can't wait for this one!
Good Casting with James Madio as Pep
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[Hatesrats]

Nice!! Can't wait to watch this.

[ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY]

I'm training James for his part as Willie. It's going to be GREAT for the city of Hartford

[Coachcody]

Cool....what is the premise? It better include Sandy Sadler

[ShoulderRoll]

Started his career 62-0.

Finished with a record of 229-11-1.

An absolute legend of the sport. Its about time they made a film of him.