Crossface: 13 Actors Who Must Be Cast In Chris Benoit's Biopic
6. Matt Damon As Kurt Angle
Benoit's wrestling story wouldn't be complete without arguably his greatest foe from one of pro wrestling's finest ever feuds. Having committed some truly memorable moments to memory together, Benoit and Angle's rivalry (and partnership) needs to be explored as part of the former's wrestling peak. Particularly given how the feud got him over with the crowd.
And such a big story element should demand a big name actor.
He might not have the biggest physique in Hollywood, but Damon has proved himself adept at bulking and toning for his Bourne roles and Elysium. And if he could put on the same kind of weight he did for The Informant (and hit the gym at the same time), he could easily fill out enough to convincingly stand in for Angle.
And most importantly, he's the kind of charismatic figure - with traces of that Good Will Hunting attitude - who could capture Angle's personality at the same time.