Joseph Fiennes is set to play Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof in 'The Ice Man' from writer Jeff Pope. More details:
Hof got his nickname 'The Iceman' by breaking a number of records related to cold exposure, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes. The athlete has developed the Wim Hof Method, a combination of breathing, cold therapy and commitment, and teaches it to people from all over the world.
"Wim is like an iceberg. There’s a little bit we all know about him poking above the water — the bit that tells us to ‘breathe, motherfu**er,'" said Pope. "But there is so much more to his story that this project will explore. His has been a life full of tragedy, exploration, perseverance and, ultimately, redemption. Now is the right moment for Wim-time."
Added Fiennes: "To carry the incredible Wim Hof message and to bring the extraordinary journey of the Ice Man to the greater consciousness is a unique privilege," said Fiennes. "Coupling that with Jeff Pope, one of the most illustrious screen writers in the business to tell this story is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I’m beyond thrilled to participate in.
Said Hof: “Finally the method and the story behind it, the journey of one man, like you or me, is going to be revealed. Joseph Fiennes, a great interpreter of drama, will incorporate The Iceman Wim Hof. This is not top acting alone; it takes guts and glory to really do the roleplaying; life and death and back. The film will bring through real experiences and non-speculative understandings – a life-changing feature film. Change is needed, change comes. ... Jeff Pope – the name says it all.
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