New Images Show Adam Driver As Enzo Ferrari In Upcoming Biopic

A Ferrari movie has been rumored for several years now, with a handful of actors rumored to play the role of Enzo.

Oscar-winnerChristian Bale was initially set to play the Italian legend, but rumors suggest he couldn't gain enough weight for the film.Hugh Jackman was also mentioned, butAdam Driver ultimately ended up being castin the role.

The biopic will be titledFerrari,directed by Michael Mann. Mann has experience producing films featuring Enzo Ferrari, having previously served as the producer forFord v Ferrari. Unlike that film, Ferrari will serve as the protagonist rather than a temporary foil for Ford.

The first photos from the set have been revealed (pictured above), showing Driver fully in character as Ferrari. The film takes place in the summer of 1957, meaning Enzo was 59 years old when the story takes place. Adam Driver is only 38 years old as of this writing, but the makeup team has made him look older in these images.

We've included a few images of Enzo himself (pictured below) as a comparison to show how good Driver looks in the role. The dark black suit, black tie, and sunglasses mirror several historical images of the Ferrari founder, though Driver looks skinnier than Enzo did at the time.

This is not the first time Driver has played the founder of a major Italian brand, as the actor previously played Maurizio Gucci inHouse of Gucci.