Fan Casting Excelsior: The Stan Lee Story

"Excelsior: The Stan Lee Story" is an epic biographical film that chronicles the remarkable life and career of Stan Lee, the visionary behind Marvel Comics and the architect of iconic superheroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four. The story begins in 1922, painting a vivid picture of Stan Lee's childhood in Depression-era New York City. Despite facing adversity, young Stanley Lieber discovers solace and inspiration in the pages of comic books, sparking a passion that would define his life's work. As Stan Lee grows older, he navigates the challenges of early adulthood, including serving in World War II and breaking into the comic book industry. Through perseverance and ingenuity, he rises through the ranks at Marvel Comics, ultimately becoming its editor-in-chief.