When it comes to the world of automobile marques, none are more revered than Ferrari, and its mysterious founder, Enzo. A private man, to say the least, Enzo dedicated his life to racing, and built arguably the greatest race cars of all-time.Now, after multiple decades in development, the biopic about the man behind the prancing black horse will finally begin shooting spring 2022, according to a Deadline report. With Michael Mann at the helm, and a star-studded lineup, the film is set during the summer of 1957, with bankruptcy looming over Ferrari, Enzo sees the Mille Miglia race as his last chance at success.
The Great Old Man Of Maranello
Born in 1898, with the exact date a mystery thanks to multiple accounts of snowstorms, and delays at the birth registration office; Enzo was born to Alfredo and Adalgisa Ferrari. With the family business fabricating metal parts, it’s no wonder Enzo was born with the passion to shape and race metal.
Seeing his racing debut in 1919, a year later Enzo would join Alfa Romeo as a team driver; the same company who would support the birth of Scuderia Ferrari, nine years later, in 1929. Unfortunately, less than a decade later, in 1937, Scuderia Ferrari would be dissolved, and Enzo would leave Alfa due to a spat with Alfa’s managing director.
Thanks to WWII and fascist dictator, Mussolini, Ferrari was forced to take part of the war effort, and would see his factory destroyed during the worldwide conflict. It was at this point Ferrari would relocate to Maranello, where he founded Ferrari S.p.A, in 1947. Ferrari would claim their first 24 Hours of Le Mans, just two years later.
By 1957, after boat loads of victories, Ferrari still faced the collapse of his company, and now criminal charges as his 335 S of the time, was responsible for the death of his driver, and nine spectators after a tire blowout at 250 KM/H, during the Mille Miglia.
Details About The Upcoming Film
Thanks to a major domestic deal with media company, STX, as well as some major stars co-signing to be a part of the film; Michael Mann’s, Ferrari, is as close to production as it’s ever been during its 20-year development.
Seeing multiple lead changes that included Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, Adam Driver is the latest to agree to take on the role of il Commendatore. Oscar winner Penélope Cruz will play Enzo’s wife, Laura, while Shailene Woodley has agreed to play Enzo’s mistress, Lina Lardi. Set to begin production in May of this year, the script has been adapted from Brock Yates’ "Enzo Ferrari – The Man and the Machine."
With the news breaking, Michael Mann had this to say, “Being able to have these wonderfully talented artists, actors Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley, bring to life these unique characters on location in Modena and the Emilia-Romagna is a vision fulfilled.”