Gyllenhaal to play American football star Namath

Jake Gyllenhaal is set to play beloved American football rogue Joe Namath in a new biopic.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2007 - 17:26

Jake Gyllenhaal is set to play beloved American football rogue Joe Namath in a new biopic.

The quarterback, whose high-living party lifestyle earned the flamboyant stud the nickname 'Broadway Joe', has personally given Gyllenhall permission to play him in the untitled film.

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