Hanks will star as Holly’s manager Norman Petty, who’s described as bright but often controlling byDeadline.
The real-life Maria Elena is credited as an associated producer of the biopic.
The trio joinspreviously announced Ruairi O’Connor, who will play Holly.
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The day of the crash is famously known as The Day the Music Died.
Clear Lakeis tentatively set to start principal photography in spring 2021, with Bruce Beresford directing.
