Shia LaBeouf, 29, has been cast to play tennis star John McEnroe in the upcoming biopic Borg/McEnroe, based off the rivalry between the two players in the late '70s and early '80s.
Many are saying casting LaBeouf is accurate, as the actor himself even said he’s “perfect for the role.” McEnroe was known for having several tantrums and outbursts during his career, just like none other than Shia LaBeouf, who has made headlines for all the mayhem he’s caused in the past few years.
The two even sort of look alike.
According to the Indiewire, during a media conference LaBeouf talked about relating to his character, stating, “Jake is me. So is McEnroe. That's it, man. I understand these people, I empathize with them. I get it. You turn things up and turn things down. It’s me.”
Borg/McEnroe is set to release some time in 2017. Many are looking forward to seeing his performance after receiving positive criticism at Cannes Film Festival for his latest film, American Honey.