I have a vague memory of reading something about Nic and Brad Pitt tryng to get a project going, this must be it, but I don't recall ever reading any details. I wonder if Nic would still be interested in playing him, he seems so intent on following a different route lately. I think he would be wonderful in a role like this myself.

A little more on this adaptation! http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/richard-lagravenese-adapt-laura-hillenbrands-164012