Disney finds lead for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s biopic ‘Greek Freak’

The Disney+ film 'Greek Freak' has found its lead to play a young Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Uche Agada will play the Milwaukee Bucks forward, in a film about Antetokounmpo’s life and his family’s inspiring journey.

Yetide Badaki will play his mother ,Vera, while Dayo Okeniyi will play his father, Charles.

The film is being developed by The Walt Disney Studios.

The two-time reigning MVP will executive produce, while Bernie Goldmann will produce.

Filming will begin later this year in both Greece and the U.S.

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