AceShowbiz - Hollywood heartthrobs Austin Butler and Tom Holland are teaming up for a thrilling on-screen adventure in "American Speed", where they will portray real-life brothers involved in an infamous 1980s scandal.

Austin Butler, fresh from his star-making turn in "Elvis", will take on the role of Bill Whittington, while Tom Holland will play his brother, Don. The Whittington brothers were professional race car drivers who found themselves entangled in a major scandal involving drug smuggling, money laundering and tax evasion.

The film, "American Speed", is based on the true story of the Whittington brothers and their involvement in the IMSA racing organization. The script has been written by Dan Wiedenhaupt, known for his work on "Alpha". No director has been attached to the project yet.

Fans have expressed immense excitement over the casting of Butler and Holland as the Whittington brothers. They hail the actors' exceptional acting skills and their physical resemblance to the real-life siblings.

A comment on the Screen Thrill News Instagram page echoed a common sentiment, "It already has won with casting." Another fan highlighted the actors' transformative skills, stating, "They don't give drug smuggler vibes but they can act so this will work. Hope they add some comedy to it also!"

Butler is currently filming Darren Aronofsky's "Caught Stealing", while Holland has announced his participation in the new installment of the MCU "Spider-Man" franchise and a future film with Christopher Nolan.

In addition to his acting endeavors, Holland has launched his own non-alcoholic beer, BERO, which he hopes to distribute widely.

The Whittington brothers' story is a fascinating tale of risk, greed and the consequences of illegal activities. "American Speed" promises to be an action-packed drama that delves into the dark underbelly of the racing world and explores the complexities of familial bonds.