K.T Simpson
Musical biopics have been a big hit in the movie industry in recent years, notably “Bohemian Rhapsody” telling the Freddie Mercury story and “Rocketman” about to kill it in cinemas with the life of Sir Elton John. Not one to be left out, Boy George’s life will be told on the big screen with Sacha Gervasi set to write and direct for MGM.
It will be MGM’s second big musical biopic, also distributing an Arethra Franklin film with Jennifer Hudson playing the Queen of Soul.
Per the Deadline report, the untitled Boy George film will explore his humble beginnings in an Irish a working-class family, through his rise to the top of the international charts with the ’80s band Culture Club. The larger-than-life George never disguised who he was – a fearless, ruthlessly honest young man with an open identity who was years ahead of his time.
The Grammy-winning artist has sold more than 100 million singles and over 50 million albums as a performer and songwriter with Culture Club, and also as a solo artist. Away from his musical achievements, George is the author of two bestselling autobiographies and was the co-producer, songwriter and onstage star of the award-winning musical Taboo on Broadway and London’s West End.
“There is no filmmaker better suited than Sacha Gervasi to tell George’s confessional story with the irreverence and emotion it deserves,” said Jonathan Glickman, MGM’s Motion Picture Group President. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with both of them to bring this remarkably honest and wildly entertaining tale to audiences around the world.”
You can currently see the king of big hats on The Voice Australia.
