NFL legend Terry Bradshaw has picked Hollywood star Brad Pitt to play him in his own biopic after joking that he looks like the 61-year-old
10:25 ET, 20 Oct 2025Updated 10:27 ET, 20 Oct 2025
Terry Bradshaw wants Brad Pitt to play him in his biopic
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Terry Bradshaw wants Brad Pitt to play him in his biopic(Image: Getty)
NFL and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw said on FOX NFL Sunday that he would pick Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt to play him in a potential biopic.
Bradshaw, 77, carved out a legendary career on the gridiron, winning four Super Bowls with the Steelers. He then moved into broadcasting and explored various business ventures, including horse breeding and racing, whiskey, and published cook books. However, it has been Bradshaw's broadcasting that has kept him in the hearts and minds of millions worldwide as one of the faces of FOX NFL Sunday, where he shows off his larger-than-life personality weekly.
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Bradshaw is preparing to end his famed broadcasting career in the next few years. The former NFL star has already revealed his retirement timeline. Bradshaw will remain on air for his FOX Sports contract, with the 2029 Super Bowl being his last.
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Bradshaw led a life so legendary and iconic that if a biopic were to be made on his life, he'd want Pitt to play him following the 61-year-old's success with "F1" alongside Damson Idris and after pair appeared on FOX NFL Sunday's cold open.
"I just wanted everybody to know, after much consideration and prayer, I've decided that I'm gonna let Brad Pitt play me in 'The Terry Bradshaw Story'," Bradshaw declared.
FOX NFL Sunday co-star Curt Menefee pointed to the success of Pitt's "F1" movie, which is the highest grossing sports movie in history. "That's why I'm letting him play me, Curt! Who looks more like Brad Pitt than me!" Bradshaw quipped.
Brad Pitt, Sarah Niles and Damson Idris attend an Apple Films Special Screening of "F1" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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Brad Pitt, Sarah Niles and Damson Idris attend an Apple Films Special Screening of "F1" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures(Image: Getty)
Despite being firm in his desire to retire in 2029, some NFL fans have called for Bradshaw to bring the date forward after he failed to pronounce Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift's name. He was branded "The Joe Biden of Sports analysts."
The Hall-of-Famer referred to Swift as "Deonday... DeAndre Smith" before one of his colleagues corrected him. "Terry Bradshaw is the Joe Biden of NFL studio analysts," one fan wrote.
"The NFL needs to step in at this point and tell Terry he can't do the highlights. It's a bad look for the league if he's mispronouncing everyone's name every week in front of millions," another said.
Quarterback Terry Bradshaw #12 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks up from the line of scrimmage as he stands behind center during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Three Rivers Stadium on December 5, 1982
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Quarterback Terry Bradshaw #12 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks up from the line of scrimmage as he stands behind center during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Three Rivers Stadium on December 5, 1982(Image: Getty)
"Terry's been done for awhile. Fox hasn't gotten the memo yet," a third remarked. Still, Bradshaw will be remembered fondly.
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Bradshaw transitioned into broadcasting almost immediately after retiring from the NFL in 1984, launching what would become one of the longest-running analyst careers in football television.
He joined Fox in 1994 and has remained a cornerstone of the network's NFL coverage for more than three decades. For every few gaffes, Bradshaw has produced laughter more times.