Cubs fan inspires movie

Posted Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 3:23 PM Central

by John Couture

First, it was Gigli, and now it's Fan Interference. Revolution Studios, the famed production company behind the Ben and Jen bomb, has turned its sights on another story that will turn stomachs - at least for those in Chicago.

Based on the inspiration of Steve Bartman's infamous foul ball incident during game 6 of the National League Championship Series, Revolution Studios bought a pitch based on a guy who makes a blunder in the stands that causes his team a crucial victory and the repercussions that he must now endure living in a city where everyone hates him.

In case, you have been living under a rock the past couple of days. Steve, an avid Cubs fan, made a play on a foul ball (that was not ruled fan interference) that prohibited the Cubs player from making a crucial out. The Cubs, who led 3-0 at the time, five outs away from the World Series, gave up 8 runs after that play and lost the game. The Cubs lost to the Marlins in game 7 as well, ending their season.

Kevin James is being courted to star in the comedy.