Terri Irwin 'close to agreeing $25 million deal' for Hollywood biopic about life and death of conservationist husband Steve Irwin

By Jason Chester For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 04:02 EST, 14 September 2015 | Updated: 23:01 EST, 14 September 2015

Terri Irwin is said to be brokering a deal that will see the life of her charismatic late husband brought to the screen in a new Hollywood biopic.

The 51-year-old has reportedly warmed to the idea of documenting wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin's rise to prominence following a series of discussions with Hollywood film executives. 

New Idea claim Terri - who resides in Los Angeles with their 17-year-old daughter Bindi - stands to earn $25 million from the deal after previously rejecting a string of lucrative offers.

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Coming soon: Terri Irwin is said to be brokering a deal that will see the life of her charismatic late husband, conservationist Steve Irwin, brought to the screen in a new Hollywood biopic

Coming soon: Terri Irwin is said to be brokering a deal that will see the life of her charismatic late husband, conservationist Steve Irwin, brought to the screen in a new Hollywood biopic

A source told the publication: 'Up until now, Terri and Bindi have had several scripts pitched to them. Even the BBC want to do an authorised documentary style biopic on Steve, and (the Irwins) have turned everything down.' 

Terri's reported move comes shortly before the ten year anniversary of Irwin's untimely death.  

The 44-year-old lost his life when a stingray pierced his heart while he was filming documentary series Ocean's Deadliest in shallow waters off the coast of Queensland's Port Douglas on September 4 2006.

Done deal: Terri and daughter Bindi have reportedly agreed a deal after previously rejecting numerous proposed film projects, according to sources

Done deal: Terri and daughter Bindi have reportedly agreed a deal after previously rejecting numerous proposed film projects, according to sources

Terri and Bindi are now looking ahead to the film's casting, and both are believed to have a special interest in who will play the wildlife expert. 

'Bindi really wants Hugh Jackman to play Steve,' the source added. 'She thinks High is just like her dad in many ways - loved, dependable and internationally renowned. 

'Both Bindi and Terri want this to be a serious film with a serious cast.' 

Legendary: But wildlife warrior Steve tragically lost his life in 2006 after a stingray pierced his heart  while he was filming documentary series Ocean's Deadliest in Queensland 

Legendary: But wildlife warrior Steve tragically lost his life in 2006 after a stingray pierced his heart  while he was filming documentary series Ocean's Deadliest in Queensland 

The source claims that Terri is also keen to find a 'breakout role' for her teenage daughter in the proposed film project. 

Bindi has already made forays on the small screen with shows including Bindi the Jungle Girl, Bindi's bootcamp and a forthcoming appearance on long-running talent show Dancing With The Stars. 

Daily Mail Australia have contacted Terri's representatives for further comment.  

Read all about it: New Idea claim Terri - who resides in Los Angeles with their 17-year-old daughter Bindi - stands to earn $25 million from the deal

Read all about it: New Idea claim Terri - who resides in Los Angeles with their 17-year-old daughter Bindi - stands to earn $25 million from the deal

 

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