With love, Victor And Morning show writer and producer J.C. Lee shared encouraging news about the progress of his project. Boy George movie. Adaptation of Boy George’s autobiography. Take it like a man, DirectAnd Karma, Lee will write the musical biopic, with the iconic ’80s pop star serving as executive producer. While it’s unclear which actor will be cast as the Culture Club singer, Boy George has previously hinted at it. Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner as an intriguing possibility, an endorsement that Turner herself openly accepted.
Recently talking with Screen Rant, Lee was asked about the progress of his Boy George biopic. Suggesting that he is currently in the process of writing the script, Lee said that he is currently taking a break from working on the script: “so we can all talk.The screenwriter also continued praise Boy George and the wealth of material and personal history he shared with him about his wonderful life. Check out his comments below:
I’m taking a break from writing the script so we can all talk. I’m currently writing and chatting with George, an incredible man who has shared incredible details and so much material with me about his simply insanely wonderful life. It will be a truly exciting event. I’m really excited about this album and I think it’s going to be special. This is special for me.
What does this update mean for the upcoming Boy George biopic?
The openness of a real subject is a good sign
First announced in August of this year, the upcoming Boy George biopic is still in early development at Sony-owned TriStar Pictures, a status reflected in Lee’s update. The film is probably still far from finalizing its cast and release date. However, George’s level of openness during the writing stage gives another reason to believe that the music biopic would be an interesting and valuable project beyond what has already been reported.
Given initial reports suggesting that the film will primarily focus on the successful years of the Culture Club, the film will most likely be the story takes place between the formation of the new wave group in 1981 and its initial breakup in 1986.. It was during this time that Culture Club became synonymous with British music’s second incursion into the US charts. And Primary Wave Music, which currently holds the music rights to both Culture Club and Boy George’s solo catalogs, is set to co-produce. The film will likely feature many of the songs that helped Boy George become a music icon..
However, given that Lee’s script is said to be based directly on Boy George’s autobiography, the film will chronicle the star’s rise to fame. will not be without its share of dark moments. While making a biopic under the direction of an executive can sometimes mean a weaker, image-conscious final project, the singer is known for being open about his journey with mental health and struggles with substance abuse. Lee’s script is unlikely to shy away from some of the less savory aspects of Culture Club’s initial success, and Boy George’s collaboration could make the film more authentic to his experiences.
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Music biopics are increasingly turning to the ’80s
Music biopics are not a new phenomenon, and Hollywood has been introducing audiences to the lives of some of the biggest names in the music industry for decades. Even Boy George himself previously told his story in a 2010 TV movie. I’m worried about the boy. However, the 2018 Oscar winner Bohemian Rhapsody and 2019s Rocketman seem to have significantly renewed interest in the genre, as well more attention was paid to musical figures of the 1980s..
While some more recent biopics, such as the 2020 David Bowie film, Stardust, will ultimately fall short of the success of the Freddie Mercury and Elton John films, let’s hope Lee’s script is much better. Given Boy GeorgeHis significant influence on the 1980s music scene, coupled with his larger-than-life public persona and behind-the-scenes struggles, his rise to fame can be more than interesting to watch.