‘Superman’ Star David Corenswet in Talks to Lead ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ for Skydance Sports

Skydance Sports is in talks with David Corenswet (‘Superman: Legacy”) to star as John Tuggle in “Mr. Irrelevant,” according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

The film is set to be directed by Jonathan Levine (“50/50,” “Longshot”) and written and produced by Emmy-nominated writer Nick Santora (“Reacher,” “FUBAR”).

The official logline for the sports movie is as follows: “‘Mr. Irrelevant’ tells the inspiring, heart-felt, and true story of John Tuggle, the ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ of the 1983 draft, the last player chosen in the last round, by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates.”

Deadline first reported the news.

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