Tiffany Haddish to portray Olympic icon Florence Griffith Joyner

A release announcing the project informed that Florence was one of Haddish's heroes growing up.

Washington: Emmy-winning actor Tiffany Haddish is all set to play the Olympic star Florence Griffith Joyner, proclaimed as ‘the fastest woman in the world’ in an upcoming biopic. Variety reported that along with acting, Haddish will also produce the film. A release announcing the project informed that Florence was one of Haddish’s heroes growing up.

Expressing her excitement about the project, Haddish said, “I am looking forward to telling Flo-Jo’s story the way it should be told. My goal with this film is making sure that younger generations know my ‘she-ro’ Flo-Jo, the fastest woman in the world to this day, existed.” Game1 Co-CEOs Basil Iwanyk and Greg Economou will also serve as producers on this film.

Thrilled to be partnering with the ‘Night School’ star, Iwanyk said, “Tiffany has established herself as one of the greatest entertainers in the world today – helping her tell the story of her idol Flo-Jo is an amazing honour and privilege.” In addition, the late athlete’s husband and former coach, Al Joyner, will serve as a producer and creative consultant on the project.

Variety has learned that Joyner has already begun training Haddish to play the role, using the methods that his late wife utilised during her career. “I am so elated to team up with Game1 and Tiffany Haddish on this project,” said Joyner, adding, “Working with Tiffany has been a great pleasure – she is incredibly dedicated, focused, and committed to portraying the spirit of Florence accurately, whose legacy of making a difference in the world will live on for generations to come. I hope that this film touches all who see it and inspires people to BE the change the world so desperately needs right now!”