Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly behind a bidding war to get Luke Littler's story told on the big screen.
The 16-year-old has emerged as darts' next big superstar after his fairytale run to the World Championship final at Alexandra Palace.
He was unable to beat Luke Humphries in the final, but Littler's miraculous run which included wins over two former world champions ended up captivating sports fans all over the world.
Nearly 5 million people tuned in to watch Littler's match against Humphries to make it Sky Sports' most-watched non-football event ever.
Anthony Joshua is interested in Luke Littler's story
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Littler's popularity has seen many people take a liking to darts as a result and his story appears to have transcended all sports.
Footballers such as Aaron Ramsdale, James Maddison and Declan Rice were pictured with Littler during the championships with Littler also receiving an invite to watch his boyhood club Manchester United play later this month.
And Littler's popularity won't stop there it seems as The Sun report that a 'major bidding war' is taking place to secure the rights to make a documentary on the youngster's journey.
The report claims Joshua's production firm SBX Studios have already tabled a 'multi-million-pound offer' with suggestions Littler could end up making around £40million from his success.
Joshua isn't the only one interested though as 'other filmmakers' are also said to have tabled bids.
The British boxing superstar is said to have been captivated by Littler's run at the Alexandra Palace.
A source said: “There is a real fight to buy the film rights to Luke and his team have been getting loads of offers.“
Anthony’s production company put one on the table yesterday and are really keen to get Luke on board.“
As a sportsman, Anthony has watched Luke’s incredible rise and thinks his story is incredibly inspiring.
"He would love the chance to help tell it and thinks their offer is one of the best Luke will get.
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“Luke and his team will have a lot to consider. It’s going to be a very exciting 12 months ahead.”
Littler's darting journey began at the age of 18 months when he was bought a magnetic dart board by his dad.
A short clip of Littler as a toddler in a nappy showing a natural talent for darts went viral during the tournament.
It wasn't long until Littler was playing competitively and beating players much older than him.
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He joined the St Helens Darts Academy at the age of nine and was soon playing against - and beating - the majority of players there.
At the age of 14, Littler won his first seniors title at the Irish Open, which earned him a spot at the WDF World Darts Championship.
Heading into the major at Alexandra Palace this past festive season, Littler had already become the world youth champion when he defeated Gian van Veen 2023 PDC World Youth Championship.
His run at the PDC World Darts Championship saw Littler walk away with a whopping £200,000 in prize money.
The report also points out that Sky are already making a documentary in this year's World Darts Championship with Dorothy Street Pictures, who produced Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story, behind it all.
