We’ve got our first look at Janus Metz Pedersen’s new film Borg/McEnroe, which places its focus on the thrilling rivalry between John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg which culminated in the 1980 Wimbledon’s Men Singles Final.
Shia LaBeouf looks the part as McEnroe, with Wallander actor Sverrir Gudnason as Borg. Stellan Skarsgård appears in the film as Lennart Bergelin, Borg’s coach for the better part of a decade.
Not known for holding his tongue McEnroe has given his thoughts on the film stating, “I don’t know if they are planning on doing the whole movie without input or any type of arrangement from me or Bjorn,” he told Vanity Fair. “I don’t know how you can do it without ever meeting me. Maybe you could talk to a few of my friends. I can barely remember what I was like 36 years ago when I was 21 years old. It could be entertaining. If it’s good, it’d be cool. Let’s hope.”
Here’s the full picture along with an image of the actual events.
