Ron Howard Set to Direct Biopic of Famed Pianist Lang Lang

Director Ron Howard is taking on a new project, helming a biopic about famed pianist Lang Lang. The story will be based on the memoir Journey of a Thousand Miles by Lang and David Ritz, and is being adapted by Michelle Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney. The film will be produced by Brian Grazer, through his and Howard's Imagine Entertainment shingle.

THR describes the story as follows:

Journey of a Thousand Miles traces Lang Lang's extraordinary life story, from his childhood in the provincial city of Shenyang in Northern China to the peak of the global classic music industry. Along the way, Lang's family sacrificed almost everything to help their talented son succeed. 

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer said in a joint statement:

“Lang Lang’s story is one of determination, passion, sacrifice, and finding the inner strength to beat the odds. This film is a bridge between two cultures that share universal truths about the gauntlets we face in the pursuit of greatness."

Lang added:

“Dream big, work hard, and always believe in yourself. This movie, thanks to Ron Howard’s vision, will inspire young people around the world to follow their dreams and never forget they are one in a million.”

This sounds like an incredibly inspirational story, and with Howard steering it, it’s bound to be moving and beautiful. Does this sound like a story you’d like to see told?