The Chucky Mullins story could be hitting the big screen in fall 2017. A New York based movie production assistant rcently conducted research for a potential film in Russellville, Ala., Mullins’ hometown, according to the Franklin County Times.

Mullins, who passed away in 1991 due to pulmonary embolism caused by blood clots, played defensive back at Ole Miss from 1988-89 before a head-first collision with Vanderbilt fullback Brad Gaines on a short pass attempt left him a quadriplegic. Gaines is also involved with the film’s production, according to the newspaper.

“This is a movie about football, but it’s really a love story,” research assistant Dylan Fowler told the Franklin County Times. “Chucky’s love for Russellville, Chucky’s love for football, Russellville’s love for Chucky, Ole Miss’ love for Chucky. There’s all of this love, and then Brad and Chucky end up becoming really close, so there’s their love for each other, their friendship. Even though there’s a tragic ending, it really is a feel-good movie because he left such an impression, and he came from nothing.”

Laaspata DeCaro, who helped produce the ESPN documentary on Mullins “It’s Time” — which will also be the upcoming film’s title — is also reportedly involved. The movie is reportedly in the early stages of pre-production and filming is scheduled to begin in October.