Ewan McGregor: Sir Jackie Stewart wants Ewan to play him onscreen

FRI, 17 FEB 2012 11:15A.M.

Hollywood bosses are eyeing a biopic of motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart - and the track ace wants Ewan McGregor to play him onscreen.

Brokeback Mountain producer Bill Pohlad is preparing to shoot the movie, which will focus on Sir Jackie's friendship with his Formula 1 protege Francois Cevert, who was killed in a track accident in the US in 1973.

Triple world champion Sir Jackie has read a draft of the untitled film's script and has given the greenlight for the project - and he's recommending Pohlad signs up fellow Scot McGregor to play him in the movie.

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