His story is one of the most famous in recent sports history and now Ben Foster will bring
Lance Armstrong to life on the big screen.

Directed by Stephen Frears, the "Untitled Cycling Project" features the 32-year-old actor taking on the role of the controversial cyclist. Check out a first look at the "Mechanic" star on the bike.

In the biopic, the rise and fall of the athlete is told through the '90s and early 2000s - from his battle with cancer, seven Tour de France wins, and a career-killing doping scandal.

Based on the book, "Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit of Lance Armstrong" by David Walsh, filming will take place in both France and the UK.