All music biographies currently in progress: Whitney Houston, Elvis, Take That and more (2023)

Respect (Aretha Franklin)

The life and career of the legendary American singer-songwriter.Aretha Franklinis being turned into a biographical film entitledI respect.

Jennifer Hudsonhe takes on the title role, apparently having been chosen by Aretha herself before her death.

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The film will cover Aretha's life, from singing as a child in her father's church choir to becoming a legendary superstar and civil rights activist.

The film is scheduled to be released in the US.August 13, 2021, SSeptember 10, 2021Not UK.

The best days (take this)

take thisFans, rejoice! An upcoming movie musical is on the way and should hit theaters soon.

Gary Barlowconfirmed the exciting newsGood morning United Kingdom,reveals that a film celebrating the band's journey and their music is in the works.

Described as "a universal feel-good story about love and friendship," the film will include some of the group's greatest songs.

"better daysis a film dedicated to everyone who has supported us over the years. It's a reflection of our audience, it's a tribute to our music, but it's really about the fans and their friends."take thishe said in a statement.

“Our fans have been with us for 30 years and we have an incredibly strong bond with them. So it's incredibly exciting to see such a strong and talented cast represent them on screen."

I want to dance with someone (Whitney Houston)

British actress Naomi Ackie will take on the role.Whitney Houstonin the upcoming biopicI want to dance with someone.

Stella Meghie will direct the film, which will be written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten.

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It will follow Houston's life from the beginning of her career in a church choir until her tragic death in 2012.

The film is being made with the blessing of the Houston Estate and will hit theaters in 2022.

Elvis (Elvis Presley)

The King of Rock is among other music legends whose lives will be featured in an upcoming biographical drama, titled “Elvis.

Elvis Presleyis played by Austin Butler, an American actor who rose to fame on Nickelodeon television shows.The diaries of Carrie.

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Priscilla PresleyShe will also appear in the bio and will be played by actress Olivia DeJonge.

The film is directed by Baz Luhrmann, the master behind it.El Gran Gatsby, Moulin Rouge!and several box office hits.

No trailer has been released yet, but the photos of Butler in the black topknot are enough to give us an idea of ​​how he'll take on the role.

The launch is scheduled for3. June 2022.

Godfather (Robbie Williams)

Not only will Take That get a movie, but so will Robbie!

Michael Gracey: the man behind itthe greatest showman- directsbest person, which seems to be the casea fatal musical film based on Robbie's lifeand use your music.

Robbie will be re-recording his famous hits for the film and will be portrayed as a CGI monkey. Were sold.

Louis Armstrong

Recently, there has been talk of a Louis Armstrong biopic that appears to be in the works.

American comedian and actress Tracy Morgan will play the famous musician in a self-financed biopic about Armstrong's life.NME reports.

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It was Jermaine Fowler who made the reveal, telling the publication that his co-star is currently working on the biopic.

“He actually showed us a snippet of a movie he's financing and that's really cool. He wants to play Louis Armstrong in a biopic and I think he can do it,” Fowler said.

young george

Ayoung georgeA biopic is being written and directed by Anglo-American film director Sacha Gervasi.

The currently untitled biopic will chronicle the life and career ofculture clubvocalist, including his childhood in Woolwich and his rise to fame during London's New Romantic pop era.

Regarding the Project, Gervasisaying: “George benefited from his authenticity, from the fact that he was so relentlessly, almost terribly honest.

“I think the film needs to reflect that.”

The lead role has yet to be announced, butTo War Two ThronesStar Sophie Turner was hired for the role last year.

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There is currently no release date, so let's keep our eyes peeled.

bee gees

a newFilm about the Bee GeesIt's in production and apparently a big Hollywood star will play Barry Gibb.

Bohemian RhapsodyProducer Graham King would have communicatedBradley Cooperto play the main roleSr. Barry, according todaily mail.

Apparently, the film will follow the three brothers from their arrival in London in the 1960s from Australia and through their ups and downs in the music industry, including how success helped them become kings of disco.Saturday night fever.

The Bee Gees movie was written by Anthony McCarten, who also wrote the screenplay.Bohemian Rhapsody.

Although,a star was bornActor Bradley Cooper's rep said he is "not currently in talks."

gib recentlyrevealedthat the film could be released in the coming years.

Much Love (Dusty Springfield)

So much lovewill tell the story of the legend of the soul.Springfield Duster, interpreted by the formerbindingChicaGemma Arterton.

The film is set in 1968, at the height of Dusty's popularity, when the icon traveled to Tennessee to record the album.Dusty in Memphis.

The film also delves into Dusty's experiences with Motown music, his opposition to apartheid policies, and the disturbing discussions he had with men in the music industry.

There is currently no official release date for the film.

Bob Dylan

Timothée Chalamet will play singer Bob Dylan in an upcoming biopic.

The film, about the musician's early years in music, is directed by 'Le Mans 66' filmmaker James Mangold and produced by Searchlight Pictures.

With a provisional title ofget electricity,A teaser for the film reveals that it will depict Bob's controversial 1965 decision to pursue the electric guitar.

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In October 2020 the film's director of photography Phedon PapamichaelAnnouncedThe biopic was suspended.

Papamichael said the film's need for specific locations and costumes during the coronavirus lockdown proved a challenge.

Leonardo Bernstein

Legendary American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein is another music legend who will make a film about his life.

Bradley Coopertakes on the lead role of Leonard and will also produce and direct the film.

RespectivelyfirstThe film will not be a biopic in the traditional sense, but will span 30 years and tell the complex marriage story of Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan.

So far, some of the biggest names in the industry have been involved in the film, including Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Todd Phillips and Emma Tillinger Koskoff.

Netflix has acquired the rights to the film and there have recently been rumors that production would start in April 2021, but this has yet to be confirmed.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono

In 2018, there was much talk of a biopic documenting the love story of...John LennonSYoko Ono.

Dallas Buyers ClubUniversal Pictures hired director Jean-Marc Vallée along with screenwriter Anthony McCarten, who wrote the script.Freddie MercuryFilmBohemian Rhapsody.

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Ono was even willing to support the film's production. sit next to him Michael DeLuca as producer.

The film's producers said the film would stop before Lennon's murder and instead focus more on the couple's celebration and journey.

Unfortunately, there hasn't been a lot of news since it first came to attention in late 2018, so we're not sure when the release date will be or if the movie is still in production (which we really hope).