Mickey Rourke has joined the Darren Aronofsky-directed indie drama “The Wrestler” reports Variety.
Aronofsky and Robert Siegel wrote the script for “The Wrestler,” about an over-the-hill grappler who returns to the ring for one last shot at glory.
Rourke will play Randy “The Ram” Robinson,” a role that Nicolas Cage had reportedly been set to play. Shooting is scheduled to begin in January.
