Wahlberg shapes up for Bra Boy film role
Posted on June 15, 2008 • Filed under: News & Rumors —
HOLLYWOOD actor Mark Wahlberg has firmed as favourite to play Bra Boy Koby Abberton in a feature film about the notorious surfing gang.
The film will be based on the Bra Boys documentary, which tells the story of the Abberton brothers and the formation of the Maroubra-based surf gang.
“Mark is a great choice because he looks so much like Koby,” the insider said. “The biggest concern for everyone was the fact Koby has such a broad Aussie accent, but apparently Mark has nailed it.”
Universal Pictures bought the rights last year to the film, with Russell Crowe as its biggest supporter. The Oscar-winning actor is tipped to direct the film and is reportedly keen to play Sydney standover man Anthony Hines, who was shot dead in self defence by Jai Abberton in 2003.
Koby was found guilty of lying to police to cover up the shooting.
He is now facing a trial for the alleged assault of an off-duty policeman in Hawaii.
Source: smh.co.au
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Interesting .. I’d love to find out more about the story
Comment by NuttyShooter — June 15, 2008 @ 5:35 pm
Mark Walhberg and Russell Crowe in a movie together?? wow! that’s cool!
Comment by Mar McLean — June 16, 2008 @ 5:46 pm