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AMERICAN UNDERDOG “From The Dream to The Big Screen” Behind the Scenes Featurette Of Kurt Warner Biopic Stars Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin And Kurt Warner

By Michelle McCue | July 8, 2021

Zachary Levi as Kurt Warner and Anna Paquin as Brenda Warner in American Underdog. Photo Credit: Michael Kubeisy/Lionsgate

Lionsgate has released this first look at AMERICAN UNDEDOG, due out in cinemas later this year.

The film chronicles the incredible true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to become a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.

The film chronicles Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player, and when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is inside. American Underdog is an inspirational story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination.

The stars and Warner discuss AMERICAN UNDERDGOG in this brand new featurette.

Warner won two National Football League (NFL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards (1999, 2001) and a Super Bowl title (2000) as a player for the St. Louis Rams. If you lived in the St. Louis area at the time, everyone had “Warner fever”, it was that palpable. He threw for a Super Bowl-record 414 yards and was named the game’s MVP as the Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23–16 for the franchise’s first Super Bowl title at Edward Jones Dome. Click HERE and watch this NFL video of the quarterback legend.