US EditionJonas Åkerlund to Direct Björn Borg’s Bestselling Memoir Adaptation for Banijay Entertainment
The adaptation highlights Borg's five consecutive Wimbledon titles and his early retirement, developed by Swedish companies under Banijay Entertainment.
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Björn Borg Memoir Getting Scripted Adaptation From ‘Polar’ Director Jonas Akerlund
Akerlund will adapt Borg's best-selling memoir 'Hjärtslag' ('Heartbeat'), tracing the Swedish tennis star's rise, crowned by his five consecutive Wimbledon wins from 1976 to 1980.
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hbl.fiBjörn Borg's life on and off the tennis court is to be made into a film. Jonas Åkerlund is directing. "He has the vision, the energy and the courage to tell my story in his own way," says Björn Borg.
Jonas Åkerlund to Direct Björn Borg’s Bestselling Memoir Adaptation for Banijay Entertainment
“Heartbeats,” the bestselling memoir of tennis legend Björn Borg, is set for a stylish adaptation with popular Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund on board to direct. Banijay Entertainment labels Jarowskij/Yellow Bird and Mastiff Sweden are co-developing the scripted project with Åkerlund, who’s best known for his groundbreaking music videos for Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and The Rolling Stones, as well as films such as “Polar,” “Spun,” “Lord of …
Björn Borg: Biopic comes after the autobiography of the tennis star. In "Hjärtslag" he gives insight into his life with alcohol and drugs after tennis career.
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