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Diego Sanchez is gonna play Johnny Tapja in a big summer blockbuster directed by Oscar Winner Mickey Rouke.
https://www.krqe.com/sports/local-s...t-hof-diego-sanchez-set-to-play-him-in-movie/
https://www.krqe.com/sports/local-s...t-hof-diego-sanchez-set-to-play-him-in-movie/
. Rourke is also teaming up with the late fighter’s widow to make a movie about his life. The pair will co-produce the project. “This is going to be a beautiful story,” said Rourke. “It’s not just going to be about fighting because it’s going to be about the heart and the soul, everything about someone who had what he had inside of him.”
Sanchez has been picked to play the lead role as Tapia. “Diego grew up watching Johnny fight. That’s why he became a fighter,” said Teresa. “He has 100% love and respect for Johnny and New Mexico. Therefore, there couldn’t be a better person to play him, unless it was Johnny himself.”