Fan CastingThe Gentleman: The Andrés Escobar Story

The story begins in Medellín, Colombia, as a young Andrés Escobar discovers his love for football amidst a backdrop of a country struggling with violence and political unrest. Rising through the ranks of Atlético Nacional, he becomes a symbol of integrity and sportsmanship, representing a Colombia desperate for positive role models. As Escobar leads the national team to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the weight of the country's expectations grows heavier. Colombia’s shocking early elimination, exacerbated by Escobar's unfortunate own goal, sets off a chain of events that intertwines the sport with the dark underbelly of Colombian society. The film climaxes with Escobar’s return to Medellín, his unwavering determination to bring hope to his people, and his tragic death at the hands of those who failed to separate the game from the realities of crime and corruption. His final words—"Life doesn’t end here"—echo as a haunting reminder of the power of hope, resilience, and the cost of being a hero in a broken world.