Crowe to get behind camera in biopic of comedy legend

Russell Crowe is set to make his directorial debut in a Bill Hicks biopic.

The 48-year-old star - who has made big screen appearances in 'The Insider', 'Gladiator' and 'A Beautiful Mind' - is stepping behind the camera to helm the movie about the late US comedy legend, which will be written by the Hollywood actor's former schoolmate Mark Staufer.