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Wednesday
Mar182009

Scott Eastwood joins father's Nelson Mandela biopic

Scott Eastwood is the latest to join Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman in Clint Eastwood's upcoming drama ("The Human Factor") about the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Morgan Freeman is on board to play Mandela, while Damon will jump into the role of rugby player Francois Pienaar, who teamed up with Mandela to travel around the country after the fall of apartheid.

The film also gives in insight into Mandela’s life during his first term as president, when he backed South Africa’s Springboks team at the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Eastwood is set to play a member of Pienaar's team. Anthony Peckham wrote the screenplay based on a book by John Carlin.

Scott Eastwood's acting credits include "Pride." He also appeared in his father's films "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Gran Torino."

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