I think it’s safe to say Hollywood is out of good ideas. According to Variety, a movie based on the TV show “American Gladiators” is in development. Johnny Ferraro, the creator of the series that started in 1988, is bringing a live-action adaptation to the screen with the help of producer Scott Mednick (who is also reviving the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
No script has been written yet, but the goal is to create a story inside the world Ferraro created. “I look forward to creating a compelling story that launches a whole new set of characters,” Mednick said.
Am I missing something? Wasn’t this just a physically challenging game show? Is Nitro really a character? Were people really wanting to know what Blaze had to say? I’d rather watch a movie consisting only of people trying to come up with a decent story for the Gladiators. Besides,
Jeff Leins

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