The Amy Winehouse biopic is formally on its means. In line with Deadline, “Fifty Shades of Gray” director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, is ready to direct “Again to Black,” which is able to cowl Winehouse’s life as a jazz singer in North London, her Grammy-winning profession, and a few of her most iconic music, main as much as her premature demise in 2011. Studiocanal is claimed to be producing the mission, alongside Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, and Tracey Seaward, and the script is reportedly already written, due to Matt Greenhalgh.
Though many studios have tried to make clear Winehouse’s life after her demise on the age of 27, the one movie that ever gained any actual traction was A24’s “Amy,” which received an Oscar for finest documentary. Taylor-Johnson’s biopic would be the first characteristic movie to sort out the English singer-songwriter’s journey, tactfully depict her struggles, and present the spirit that made the world fall in love along with her within the first place. Consequently, Deadline predicts that casting for the function of Winehouse ought to kick into full gear throughout the subsequent couple of weeks, with Taylor-Johnson already rumored to be in search of a comparatively unknown actress to tackle the titular function.
The “Again to Black” biopic has additionally obtained full assist from the Winehouse property, with proceeds from the movie going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation to assist younger individuals affected by habit. Winehouse’s father, Mitch, has stated their household was approached about producing a biopic like this quite a few instances previously, however felt “the time was not proper” up till this level.
“We now really feel capable of rejoice Amy’s extraordinary life and expertise,” he stated in an announcement. “And we all know by the Amy Winehouse Basis that the true story of her sickness can assist so many others who is likely to be experiencing related points.” As filming begins, we look ahead to seeing how Taylor-Johnson portrays an artist who was not solely misunderstood, however misrepresented for therefore a few years. There’s lots of strain to get “Again to Black” proper, however Taylor-Johnson appears up for the problem, particularly since Winehouse was reportedly an in depth good friend of hers. “It is a dream film to helm,” she wrote on her Instagram in reference to the information. “I am prepared, let’s go.”
— Further reporting by Chandler Plante
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