
In a move that’s sure to raise eyebrows and possibly some high-flying flips, Carlos Yulo reportedly wants Luis Manzano, an actor known more for his witty banter than athletic prowess, to portray him in a biopic.
Never mind that Manzano stands a foot taller and has a physique better suited for action flicks than a pommel horse. The real question is, will Manzano have to train in gymnastics to accurately portray Yulo? Perhaps he’ll channel his inner Simone Biles, or maybe Yulo will be his own stunt double—though the sight of Manzano gracefully sticking a landing with Yulo’s much smaller frame would be a cinematic miracle.
Of course, there’s always the option of CGI or, better yet, letting Artificial Intelligence do the heavy lifting. In any case, we’re in for either a laugh or an Olympic-level performance, albeit one where the judges might need corrective lenses.
Lastly, will Vilma Santos, the real-life mother of Luis, play Yulo’s mom, Angelica, in the biopic?