Paddy Considine In Talks To Join 'Cinderella Man'


Paddy ConsidinePaddy Considine (In America) is in talks to star opposite Russell Crowe in Universal Pictures/Miramax Films' period boxing project Cinderella Man, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The project, helmed by Ron Howard, tells the tale of real-life heavyweight boxing champ Jim Braddock (Crowe). During the 1930s, Braddock was an aging boxer who made a comeback while trying to provide for his family during the Depression.

Considine would star as Hank, Braddock's best friend and fellow dockworker. Considine would join stars including Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti and Craig Bierko.

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