Michael Mann in talks for film about '67 Le Mans
Pamela McClintock Reuters
4:16 p.m. CDT, May 27, 2011
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Michael Mann is in talks with 20th Century Fox to develop and potentially direct "Go Like Hell," the real-life story of the famous competition between the Ford Motor Co. and Ferrari that led to Ford winning the Le Mans in 1967.
Ford was the first American car maker to win the world's oldest car race, held annually in France. For years, Ferrari had dominated the contest.
Based on A.J. Baime's book, the Fox project recounts how a young Henry Ford II -- determined to infuse new life into his family's company -- decided to get into the European racing scene.
With the help of racer Carroll Shelby and Lee Iacocca, Ford built and designed a car that could take on Ferrari cars, known for their speed and style. They ultimately won the Le Mans.
Insiders say the initial idea was for Mann to develop the script.
Looks like it might be getting some legs again!
