Joachim Rønning’s The Saga Company, Ridley Scott’s Scott Free and Live Nation Studios are behind new feature Halftime Hero, we can officially confirm. Anson Boon (MobLand), Ellie Bamber (Ebenezer) and Eddie Marsan (Sherlock Holmes) are starring in the movie, which is based on the remarkable true story from 1994 when well known soccer coach Harry Redknapp pulled a mouthy fan from the stands to play in a professional match…with unexpected consequences. Ryan Kroft and Michael Rapino serve as executive producers for Live Nation Studios. Writer-director Sanders is a commercial and music video director who is making his feature film debut with Halftime Hero. Anson Boon is represented by Independent Talent Group and CAA; Bamber is represented by Curtis Brown Group and UTA; Marsan is represented by UTA and Curtis Brown Group; Sanders is represented by UTA; Rønning is represented by UTA.