James Woods to star as New York Mayor

James Woods is to play Rudy Giuliani in a TV movie about the former New York Mayor's life.

Rudy! is based on a biography by US journalist Wayne Barrett.

It charts Giuliani's eight years in office, culminating with his handling of the September 11 terror attacks.

A spokeswoman for Giuliani declined to comment on the casting choice.

The film will first be shown on USA Network later this year.