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Paul Gascoigne wants EastEnders’ Danny Dyer to play him in a movie on his life

PAUL Gascoigne wants EastEnders star Danny Dyer to play him in a movie on his life.

Footie legend Gazza, 53, said he’s sure Danny, 43, can do a Geordie accent.

Paul Gascoigne reveals he would want EastEnders star Danny Dyer to play him in a movie
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Paul Gascoigne reveals he would want EastEnders star Danny Dyer to play him in a movieCredit: Getty - Contributor
Gazza, 53, is convinced Danny, 43, can do a Geordie accent
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Gazza, 53, is convinced Danny, 43, can do a Geordie accentCredit: PA

He is back in Britain next week after being on Italy’s I’m A Celeb, which saw his career rocket.

He said: “There are plans for a big movie about my life.

“I would like Danny Dyer to play me.

"The bloke out of EastEnders would be a great Gazza.”

The footie legend is in talks about creating a movie on his life
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The footie legend is in talks about creating a movie on his lifeCredit: Getty Images - Getty
It comes as he has seen his career rocket after appearing on Italy’s I’m A Celeb
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It comes as he has seen his career rocket after appearing on Italy’s I’m A CelebCredit: Rex
Paul said 'The bloke out of EastEnders would be a great Gazza'
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Paul said 'The bloke out of EastEnders would be a great Gazza'Credit: PA

It would cover everything from his childhood to addictions.

A Netflix documentary on his life is also due out this year.

It includes clips from Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker and members of Gazza’s family and has unseen video footage from personal family archives.

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