Ferrell to star in 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis film

Will Ferrell is set to star in tennis drama 'Match Maker'.

Ferrell to star in 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis film
Fri, 04 Apr, 2014 - 13:42

Will Ferrell is set to star in tennis drama 'Match Maker'.

The 'Anchorman 2: the Legend Continues' actor will play Bobby Riggs, who first found fame as a professional sportsman in the 1940s but hit headlines in 1973 following the 'The Battle of the Sexes' match against Billie Jean King.

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