A biographical film about Georges St-Pierre is in the works

The life of Quebec mixed martial arts legend Georges St-Pierre will soon be brought to the big screen. A biographical film chronicling his impressive career is currently in development, as reported by Radio-Canada, among others.

The project will be directed by Quebec filmmaker Thomas Soto, who aims to create an intimate and human story, highlighting the man behind the athlete. The film will chronicle St-Pierre's rise, from his early days in Saint-Isidore to his status as an iconic figure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 04: Georges St-Pierre of Canada celebrates after defeating Michael Bisping of England in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 217 event inside Madison Square Garden on November 4, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

A Life Worth Telling

Considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, St-Pierre left his mark on the sport by winning titles in two weight classes and successfully defending his belt multiple times throughout his career.

In a statement released to the media, the former champion explained that the idea of telling his story had been brewing for some time, but that meeting the right creative team finally convinced everyone to take action. The director, for his part, says he wants to deliver an “intimate, honest, and deeply human” portrait of the Quebec star.

The project is still in its early stages of development. No actor has yet been announced to portray the famous fighter, and the film's release date has not been confirmed at this time.