As the story goes, the product’s ultimate success propelled Montanez’s rise through the corporate ranks.

Representatives for Frito-Lay did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.

According to theTimes, Frito-Lay informed producers of his biopic about the problems with his story in 2019.

Eva Longoria, Richard Montanez

Eva Longoria and Richard Montanez.Presley Ann/Getty Images; Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images;

Despite the warning, a cast for the movie was announced in early May.

Montanez is also sticking to his story.

“Richard is going to continue to stand on his story.