‘American Underdog’ Kurt Warner Reacts To Zachary Levi’s Performance

Kurt Warner watched Zachary Levi portray him on the silver screen!

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The two-time NFL MVP is also a Super Bowl Champion and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017.

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A movie was based on him called “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story.”

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Levi portrayed him and Anna Paquin portrayed his wife, Brenda.

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“When I got a chance to watch him on set, there wasn't a whole lot for me to do,” Warner explained.

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“He did a great job of capturing who I am, and I think that's because of who he is as a person.”

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“I didn't have to go over this or that with him that much,” Warner added.

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He did everything I asked him to do,” he concluded.

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He also praised Anna Paquin, saying, “She is proud of her work, and I am proud of her.”

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