Ric Roman Waugh will rewrite and direct Bobby Martinez for Participant Media.
According to Variety, the fact-based film will follow the Mexican-American's rise from life on the gang-ridden streets of Southern California to become a champion surfer and role model.
Waugh, who wrote and directed Felon, will rewrite a first draft by Robert Munic, who remains aboard the project as producer.
No production date has been set.