Christian Neureuther dreams of a biopic – George Clooney as the leading actor?

Christian Neureuther dreams of a biopic – George Clooney as the leading actor?

Former ski star Christian Neureuther is back in the conversation, and for good reason. The 76-year-old, who won the World Cup no less than six times in his active career and won 13 German championship titles, spoke in an interview with “Bunte” about his wishes for a possible biopic. “I want to see my life story on the big screen,” says Neureuther, who wants George Clooney to be the leading actor. In his eyes, the actor, whom he describes as a “classic,” has the skills to master the challenge of skiing. This idea is no coincidence, as Clooney is considered to be multi-talented and popular.

Neureuther, who is more than just an outstanding athlete, also has an eventful personal history. He was married to the legendary skier Rosi Mittermaier from 1980 until the last minute. Mittermaier, who died on January 4, 2023 at the age of 72, was a true icon throughout her career. She won impressive medals at the 1976 Olympic Games in Innsbruck: gold in the downhill skiing and slalom and silver in the giant slalom. For Mittermaier, the end of her career came when she was just 25 years old, but she left a lasting legacy in skiing.

The last words of a legend

Rosi Mittermaier's last months were characterized by strength and courage, as Christian Neureuther reported on the TV format “Summit Meeting”. Her last words to him were very touching: she asked him not to be sad and to concentrate on the children instead of talking about their sporting successes. “The medals weren’t important to her,” said Neureuther about his wife’s modest attitude, who never wanted to be the center of attention despite her outstanding achievements.

Together with their son Felix Neureuther, the former ski athlete looks back with pride on his wife's outstanding life's work. Mittermaier's sporting achievements, including victory in the overall World Cup in the 1975/76 season, are unforgettable. But her true legacy remains the way she showed strength in the face of illness and cared for her family.

A look into the future

With the idea of ​​bringing his own story to the cinema, Neureuther also suggests some other actors who would be suitable for him. Daniel Craig, known from the Bond series, is a suitable candidate for Neureuther because he is convinced that Craig also has the ability to ski. Because after the last Bond film “No Time to Die” from 2021, Craig currently has no new projects.

The prospect of a biopic about Christian Neureuther raises questions. Will it actually be realized in the near future? Interest is definitely piqued, and speculation surrounding the cast and storyline could soon find favor in the film industry.

Until then, Neureuther remains an important voice in Austrian sporting life and a symbol of the enduring bonds that arise in life and sport.