Ridley Scott to direct movie about football concussions?

Director Ridley Scott is reportedly set to direct an untitled film that will centre on the physical and psychological effects of concussions on football players.

The 'Exodus' director has allegedly been meeting with A-list writers in his effort to create the sports drama about life-changing injuries in the game, reported Variety online.

Scott, 75, is said to be moved after reading articles about injured athletes including former NFL stars Junior Seau and Dave Duerson.

Both had committed suicide after suffering chronic traumatic encephalopathy and left messages requesting that their brains be studied in the hope the results would help fellow injured athletes.
 

Scott will produce the film along with Giannina Facio.