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Movie to be made about Jon Dorenbos

Benny Sieu / USA TODAY Sports

Former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper and magician Jon Dorenbos is getting the silver screen treatment.

Producer Mike Tollin, whose past work includes "Varsity Blues" and "Coach Carter," has closed a deal to make a movie about Dorenbos' life and career, according to Deadline's Mike Fleming Jr. Tollin said the Eagles' Super Bowl championship put the project on fast track, and that he's already in talks with an A-lister about starring in the movie.

Related: Eagles to give Dorenbos Super Bowl ring despite trade, subsequent retirement

Dorenbos spent 11 seasons with the Eagles before being traded to the New Orleans Saints in August, however, he was released after it was discovered he had an aortic aneurysm that required immediate surgery. He retired from the NFL in December.

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