Dito Montiel to Direct Authorized Gene Wilder Biopic
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Summary
Dito Montiel (A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints) has been set to direct an authorized biopic about legendary actor, writer, and director Gene Wilder, after securing life rights from Wilder's Estate. Montiel co-wrote the script with Jeremy Roth, and the project is being produced by Intrinsic Value Films alongside Mgmt Entertainment. Wilder was a two-time Oscar and Golden Globe nominee best known for his iconic roles in films like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein.
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Montiel has scripted the project with Jeremy Roth, whose credits include Hulu's Love, Victor and How I Met Your Father.
Aimee Schoof, Isen Robbins, and Megan Freels Johnston will produce for Intrinsic Value Films (Queen of the Ring, 5lbs of Pressure) alongside Josh Kesselman (The Great, Parish) of Mgmt Entertainment.
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