Fever Pitch 1989, a Michael Thomas goal giving Arsenal the 0–2 win they needed to win the title. "Fever Pitch" compares Hornby's life at Arsenal and other football clubs. A 2005 film remake of "Fever Pitch", directed by the Farrelly Brothers with Hornby as an executive producer, starred Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. In this adaptation (based on the 1997 film, not the 1992 book), the action is moved from London to Boston, the focus of the protagonist's obsession is shifted from football to baseball and the story is based on the 2004 Boston Red Sox season, which culminated with the team's
Armando Riesco and "Garden State" starring Natalie Portman. He has also appeared in major Hollywood films including "National Treasure", Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center", Spike Lee's "25th Hour", and "Fever Pitch", starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. In addition to his film work, Riesco has had roles on such popular drama series as "Royal Pains" and "Law & Order". In 2006, he was also a regular cast member on the CBS medical drama "3 lbs.", starring Stanley Tucci. He currently plays Pecas on USA's Season 3 "Queen of the South". Riesco lives in New York City, and frequently collaborates with fellow actor