Lead IndyCar writer and assistant editor at Frontstretch. Novelist. "A lot of these things are about timing. In 1968, Hailwood unceremoniously retired from motorcycle racing after Honda pulled out of competition and paid him a retainer fee so that he wouldn’t race for another team. The script won’t change. Hollywood star Eric Bana, a known motorsports enthusiast and recognisable from films such as Munich (2005) and Black Hawk Down (2001), is leading the charge to bring the story of Hailwood’s comeback to the cinema. His comeback at the Isle of Man TT race in 1978—widely regarded as the most difficult motorcycle racing event in the world—became the stuff of legends. Eric Bana is no exception. It doesn’t change anything about the movie, it doesn’t change the desire, it doesn’t change the film that I want to make, it doesn’t change the pitch I gave the Hailwood family.”. Posted on August 25, 2020. “I’ve been working on the screenplay for the last couple of years, and it is essentially the story of Mike’s comeback. Aussie movie star, passionate motorcycle rider and motoring fan Eric Bana will play Mike “The Bike” Hailwood in a movie based on the legendary racer’s life. © 2016 Dorna Sports SL. In the meantime, check out the book Mike the Bike - Again: The Story of Mike Hailwood’s Return to the TT by Hailwood’s manager and friend Ted Macauley. Kicking off the chat talking about a movie he’s working on about the great, but probably under-respected Mike Hailwood, Bana’s passion for the art of movie making seems as deep as his passion for cars. He came from quite a privileged background as you may know but he just had this ability to be able to talk on the same level as everyone in came into contact.” “He just did things in this normal way and just loved his racing. And now the story of one of the greatest racers of all time is being brought to the Silver Screen. The overwhelming thing was this great sense of humour and this just fantastic person.”. “Everything you hear about him, he was just the most terrific bloke. Hollywood star Eric Bana wants to bring the remarkable story of Mike Hailwood's return to the Isle of Man TT to the big screen. I’m not looking to tell the story of his life. “I’ll be making the most of this time to work on the script. Eric Bana on Targa, Bathurst, Movies and Mike Hailwood – rev-head heaven on Rusty’s Garage, Weekend at Rusty’s : Driving a Speedway Speedcar, F1 World Champion Alan Jones takes Greg Rust on a Hot Lap of Mount Panorama in a Lexus RC F, Hisense Dual Cell TV review: The closest thing to OLED yet, THE EFTM GARAGE: Hyundai Venue Elite Review. ", The HRC rider becomes the first Japanese MotoGP™ polesitter since 2004; Quartararo 6th in Q2, Mir 12th, Dovizioso 17th, All four factory Desmosedicis have failed to make it out of Q1 after a late stunner from Johann Zarco dumped out Jack Miller, A late lap from the Yamaha man sees him beat the in form Japanese rider, Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia complete leading quintet. Eric Bana on Targa, Bathurst, Movies and Mike Hailwood – rev-head heaven on Rusty’s Garage. Now, Eric Bana—an actor known for his work in The Time Traveler’s Wife and 2003's Hulk— is writing a screenplay for a new Hollywood film about Mike the Bike’s last TT run. Unfortunately, he was killed in a road crash in 1981 at the age of 40, less than two years after retiring. “We feel that indebted to the Hailwood family, in particular Pauline, who unfortunately recently passed away. With Carl Fogarty, Pauline Hailwood, Jackie Stewart, Murray Walker. While he started off racing motorcycles, he transitioned to car racing (including Formula One) later on in his life before making a triumphant two-wheeled return 11 years later. The show isn’t just a walk through the career of the guest – it’s a chat about a love of cars, intermingled with some reflections on their career. He was killed in a road accident in 1981. And right now that doesn't exist in the film space. Weekends at Jalopnik. There’s a stack of stories in the show, but perhaps the funniest is Eric recalling reading the script of “The Castle” and assuming it was all a joke on him – worth a listen. The tragic story of Mike Hailwood told ... - The Independent Bana admitted that there’s currently no set timeline for the film. Not his daughters, his podcast. This is great. By Trevor Long. As per Motorsport.com, Bana isn’t concerned with a biopic of Hailwood’s entire life so much as he want to highlight the wheelman’s return to motorcycle racing. Everything you need to know about and expect during, the most important election of our lifetimes, JACHS NY Taupe Teddy Sherpa Stretch Zip Jacket. Two years on since launching, Rusty’s Garage has had over three million downloads and is a genuine credit to our mate Greg Rust – his passion for the cars and the guests interest in them is clear through the amount of research he does for each and every show – even for the biggest names in the game. This portrait of legendary motorcycle rider Mike Hailwood is a deeply moving journey through the daredevil world of motorsport in the 70s and 80s to Mike's tragic, ironic death in a car accident at the age of 40. It could be said this is the most anticipated iPhone in years, but I... Apple has announced their 2020 range of flagship phones, with four devices making up... For the man, by the man. For the Aussies, by Aussies. To celebrate the 50th, Rusty chats with Aussie comedian, movie star and rev head Eric Bana. It’s a very particular idea that I have that I’d like to pursue,” he said. Managing editor at A Girl's Guide to Cars. No one expected Hailwood to actually be competitive, and he still went on to win the race on a Ducati 900S in the Formula I category. Mike Hailwood was something of an anomaly in the racing world. Motorsport fanatic. Of course most people will know Bana from Chopper, or The Castle, but car nuts know his XB Falcon which starred in his documentary movie “The Beast”. Directed by Jon Carey, Adam Darke. Bana nevertheless sounds confident that the the project will come to fruition sooner rather than later. Bana is a massive gearhead, and I have no doubt he’ll put together an awesome movie. While some of the great epsiodes for me are Mark Skaife, Neil Crompton, Mark Larkham and Mark Webber, looking back at the list of guests Rusty has genuinely pulled together something special for Aussie car nuts. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. "We'll pick up the pieces and do everything we possible can when this is all over. Today is a big day for Greg Rust – his baby turns 50. Hollywood star Eric Bana wants to bring the remarkable story of Mike Hailwood's return to the Isle of Man TT to the big screen. All those things remain intact. “I’ve been working on the screenplay for the last couple of years and it is essentially the story of Mike’s comeback, I’m not looking to tell the story of his life,” Bana said speaking on the podcast Rusty’s Garage. ‘Mike the Bike’ competed at the top level of motor sports through the 1960’s and 1970’s, even launching a legendary comeback towards the latter end of the 70’s after 11 years away from the sport, where he won two more TT races, riding a two-stroke Suzuki RG 500 to victory in the Isle of Man. Kayo Sports plan for growth and user engagement is becoming clearer with Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany today outlining a plan to introduce... I’ve never really understood the position of the Apple iPad Air in the total iPad lineup. Every practice session, qualifying battle and race, exclusive interviews, historic races and so much more fantastic content: this is. If you’ve never seen Love the Beast, do yourself a favor. In a perfect world we would have been looking at 2021 to make it possible but that’s impossible now.”, “I couldn’t put a timeframe on it. Not his daughters, his podcast. Bana will also write and direct the film about the legendary racer who retired from racing bikes in 1967 after 12 Isle of Man TT victories and returned to take back his crown in 1978 on a Ducati 900SS. Now, Eric Bana—an actor known for his work in The Time Traveler’s Wife and 2003's Hulk—is writing a screenplay for a new Hollywood film about Mike the Bike’s last TT run. Today is a big day for Greg Rust – his baby turns 50. “[The delay] doesn’t change the desire, it doesn’t change the kind of film that I want to make, it doesn’t change the pitch that I gave to the Hailwood family. Bana revealed on the Rusty’s Garage podcast that he’s been working on the screenplay with the help of Hailwood’s widow Pauline and the consent of the family. Support for this video player will be discontinued soon. We’ll just do everything we can to turn it into an actual movie rather than just a chance,” he said. All rights reserved. In the 50th episode of Rusty’s Garage Bana reflects on that movie, the process of rebuilding The Beast (spoiler – he pranged it) and how his passion for that car doesn’t transfer over to just any Coupe. Rusty’s Garage is one of the great podcasts for motoring and motor-racing lovers and over the last 50 episodes has hosted some fabulous guests. He set up his own motorcycle dealership, but retirement was nowhere close to bliss for Hailwood. Her contribution has been immense.””. Join the EFTM Man Cave for exclusive giveaways! We need the world to be back to normal before we can start putting things together. Mike Hailwood’s comeback story to be made into a movie Australian actor Eric Bana wants to show the world the incredible story of 'Mike the … He took part in a handful of events every now and then, but it wasn’t until 1978 that Hailwood made a significant return. However, hopes of the film being released in the next 18 months have been dashed due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Bana determined to take advantage of the delay to work on improving the movie. Hailwood did some riding for a few years, retiring for good at the age of 39 after the 1979 Isle of Man TT event. Putting movies together, and putting movie financing together in particular, is really about momentum and timing. Initial hopes saw the movie going into production in 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic has put a hold on just about all film production at the moment. With 76 Grand Prix victories, 112 GP podiums, 9 world championships on top of historic Tourist Trophy wins and a career in Formula 1, Mike Hailwood, Britain’s most successful motorcycle racer, is one of the country’s most storied and treasured competitors.

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