Post by Erika on Jan 4, 2005 18:28:17 GMT -5
Just wanted to fill the forum members on the latest info on Mario Lopez. I will post it on the main site, ASAP.
www.zap2it.com/movies/news/story/0,1259,---24184,00.html
Mario Lopez Scores 'Goal' with Spike Lee
Tue, Jan 04, 2005, 09:01 AM PT
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Mario Lopez, who played high school wrestler A.C. Slater in the '80s show "Saved by the Bell," has a chokehold on another athletic role.
The 31-year-old actor has been tapped as the lead in the Brazilian soccer drama "The Goal," to be executive produced by Spike Lee and Paolo Sadri, President of TMG Films.
"I'm thrilled to be a part of this project which is about the greatest soccer team in the world, Brazil, and which will feature some of the most amazing world-cup soccer players, such as Romario, Ronaldo, Denilson, Rivaldo, and Roberto Carlos," says Lopez.
Based on the screenplay by freshman director Art Sims, "Goal" centers on Topone (Lopez), a young man who rises out of the slums of Rio de Janeiro to become the world's best soccer player. He risks losing his career in soccer after tragedy strikes during a match at the Brazilian championship, until he is unexpectedly traded to the United States.
Producers are also eyeing Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Sting, Sonia Braga, and Javier Bardem to add to the cast. Principal photography is scheduled for November in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Miami, Florida.
"Goal" is just one of a slew of upcoming soccer-themed films including "The Game of Their Lives" starring Wes Bentley, "The Yank" starring Elijah Wood" and "Goal!," which will feature Real Madrid footballer David Beckham.
Lopez's other credits include "Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story," "Pacific Blue" and "The Other Half" on TV and "Colors" on the big screen.
www.zap2it.com/movies/news/story/0,1259,---24184,00.html
Mario Lopez Scores 'Goal' with Spike Lee
Tue, Jan 04, 2005, 09:01 AM PT
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Mario Lopez, who played high school wrestler A.C. Slater in the '80s show "Saved by the Bell," has a chokehold on another athletic role.
The 31-year-old actor has been tapped as the lead in the Brazilian soccer drama "The Goal," to be executive produced by Spike Lee and Paolo Sadri, President of TMG Films.
"I'm thrilled to be a part of this project which is about the greatest soccer team in the world, Brazil, and which will feature some of the most amazing world-cup soccer players, such as Romario, Ronaldo, Denilson, Rivaldo, and Roberto Carlos," says Lopez.
Based on the screenplay by freshman director Art Sims, "Goal" centers on Topone (Lopez), a young man who rises out of the slums of Rio de Janeiro to become the world's best soccer player. He risks losing his career in soccer after tragedy strikes during a match at the Brazilian championship, until he is unexpectedly traded to the United States.
Producers are also eyeing Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Sting, Sonia Braga, and Javier Bardem to add to the cast. Principal photography is scheduled for November in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Miami, Florida.
"Goal" is just one of a slew of upcoming soccer-themed films including "The Game of Their Lives" starring Wes Bentley, "The Yank" starring Elijah Wood" and "Goal!," which will feature Real Madrid footballer David Beckham.
Lopez's other credits include "Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story," "Pacific Blue" and "The Other Half" on TV and "Colors" on the big screen.
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