He may have been a reluctant movie subject, but Richie McCaw has embraced the red carpet for Chasing Great's premiere at Auckland's Civic Theatre. Directors Michelle Walshe and Justin Pembertonrecently told the Herald that McCaw was initially relucant to star in a feature film, but soon came around to the idea. Despite filming him during intensely private moments, Walshe says McCaw never once asked for the cameras to be turned off. "He gave us access to his friends, his family, his coaches, and told them all to say exactly what they wanted. The film, which was edited down by Pemberton from 700 hours of footage, opens in theatres this Thursday.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 30, 2016 07:13 UTC