Washington, Feb. 7 -- Austin Butler is attached to headline a new biopic on cycling icon Lance Armstrong, bringing together a package stacked with Academy Award-nominated talent.

The film will be directed by Conclave filmmaker Edward Berger and produced by Scott Stuber, with Oscar-nominated writer Zach Baylin penning the screenplay, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Baylin, whose previous work includes Will Smith-starrer King Richard, will write the script chronicling the life and career of Armstrong, one of the most polarising figures in modern sports history.

Berger will also produce the project alongside Stuber and Nick Nesbit, while Baylin, Josh Glick and Zac Frognowski will serve as executive producers.

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