Scott Higginbotham To Play Errol Flynn in New Telemovie

Melbourne Rebels' own Scott “The Mo” Higginbotham is set to star in a new made-for-television movie based on the life and exploits of Australian-born actor, romantic swashbuckler, Errol Flynn.

              Errol Flynn                            Scott Higginbotham

Higgers' finely-tuning moustache caught the eye of talent agents, who happened to be at the recent Western Force v Melbourne Rebels match at NIB Stadium. They were instantly taken by Scott's likeness to Errol Flynn and felt he (and his upper lip) would be an excellent choice to portray the playboy from Tasmania. A screen and folical test soon after confirmed that Scott was the right man for the role.

To be directed by ex-A Country Practice star, Grant Dodwell, Errol Flynn: My Swashbuckling Life, will air on Community Channel 31 on October 14 to mark the 54th anniversary of Flynn's death of a heart attack at the age of 50. Dodwell is enthusiastic about Higginbotham playing Flynn, saying "Scott is a natural acting talent and with the help of the world-renowned moustache coach, Doby Crimplebaum, he will bring a new depth to the life of this great Australian actor.

Scott Higginbotham is equally excited, adding "I had never considered acting before, but I am told that my facial hair is a natural, so I thought why not give it a go - show me my mark!".

Western Force head-coach, Michael Foley, was asked for comment, but he would not return our calls, though he did send us a text, saying "Shut the hell up!".