in 2017, he portrayed the legendary tennis player john mcenroe, in the swedish sports drama "borg vs mcenroe". in 2019, he starred in the comedy-drama "the peanut butter falcon", which premiered in march and released in august. in the same year, labeouf also wrote and starred in "honey boy". he penned the screenplay while in rehab, based upon his early career and upbringing with his father. the film and labeouf's performance were acclaimed by critics.