The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Three-time Emmy nominee Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) has been tapped to star as Evel Knievel in USA Network‘s upcoming biopic limited series titled Evel, which centers on the iconic daredevil’s life during the 1970s.
Ventimiglia and Russ Cundiff have also signed on as an executive producer through their DiVide Pictures banner.
“The incredible life and journey of Evel Knievel lends itself to a dramatic retelling, and we are excited to be partnering with Milo, McG, UCP, Atlas and Wonderland to bring this iconic American tale to our viewers.”
The miniseries will follows Knievel as he prepares for his biggest and most dangerous stunt ever.