Brandon Sklenar to star in new film The Olympian about Olympic gold medalist
justjared.com — November 13, 2024, 07:01 AM UTC
Brandon Sklenar will star in the new film "The Olympian," announced on November 12. He will portray Brad Alan Lewis, a blue-collar athlete who overcomes challenges to win a gold medal in rowing at the 1984 Olympics. The film, written and directed by Tony Tost, is based on a true story. It follows Lewis's journey from being cut from the Olympic camp to triumphing at the national trials and ultimately winning gold. This casting follows Sklenar's recent announcement to star alongside Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in another upcoming film adaptation.