Hang on to your paddle boards. Gerard Butler has signed on to star in Mavericks according to Deadline which is:

Based on the true story of Santa Cruz surf phenom Jay Moriarity and his quest to ride the treacherous Northern California breaks known as Mavericks, where winter swells create waves the size of five-story buildings.

Gerard will not be playing Jay but will be playing Rick “Frosty” Hesson the person responsible for training Jay and becoming good friends with during the training process.

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Think about it: surfing = water = swim trunks = a buff Gerard butler. And yes boys and girls we can only hope he is straddling something in this film. If it’s not a board of some kind let’s pray that it’s his banana hammock.

Once Gerard completes filming ‘Playing The Field‘ he will start work on this film which is being directed by Curtis Hanson for Walden Media.

Not only is Gerard starring in Mavericks he executive producing the film. The film begins shooting in October. In honor of the prospect of seeing Gerard in his speedos for a good part of this film (a girl can hope, right?) I will shave my legs this weekend. You’re welcome.

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