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Apple Secures Lance Armstrong Biopic Starring Austin Butler

2/26/2026

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Apple Original Films has acquired the rights to an untitled Lance Armstrong film, the cyclist, starring Austin Butler and directed by Edward Berger.
The film will explore Armstrong's life, including seven Tour de France victories and his blood-doping admission.
Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce, with Zach Baylin writing.
Armstrong has signed off on his life rights, with The Program noted as a previous adaptation.

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Apple Original Films has acquired the rights to an untitled Lance Armstrong film, the cyclist, starring Austin Butler and directed by Edward Berger.
The film will explore Armstrong's life, including seven Tour de France victories and his blood-doping admission.
Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce, with Zach Baylin writing.
Armstrong has signed off on his life rights, with The Program noted as a previous adaptation.