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"Alex Pettyfer has agreed to play racing driver James Hunt in a new biopic, according to Deadline. The film will be a DreamWorks adaptation of the Tom Rubython book Shunt: The Story Of James Hunt. Hunt was one of the leading Formula One drivers of the 1970s. He was also known for his playboy status off the track, and went on to become a commentator for the sport.  However, he suffered from alcoholism, depression and financial issues in later life, and passed away in 1993. Pettyfer - who will star in the forthcoming I Am Number Four - will also reportedly produce the film with The Wolverine&amp;#039;s John Palermo. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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