Knoxville Takes Jackass To The Big Screen

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MTV's Jackass is to be made into a film, reports Variety.

Johnny Knoxville will star in the big-screen version of his daredevil stunt show.

It is part of a new deal that involves three Jackass specials next year, and other unspecified projects.

Production of the MTV show stopped this summer after 30 programmes.

Knoxville and his production team also will produce three TV specials based on the "Jackass" character to air next year on MTV. MTV is talking to Knoxville about several other projects, but there are no plans to bring "Jackass" back for a third season. The show has been in reruns since August.

Filming will start next month and the movie should be released next year.