Amy Winehouse: All You Need to Know About the 'Back to Black' Biopic
Discover the highly anticipated biopic 'Back to Black' that vividly portrays the captivating journey of the late Amy Winehouse, a renowned British singer Unveil the compelling story, meticulous production, brilliant director, captivating screenplay, and an enticing trailer Don't miss this extraordinary tribute
After multiple failed attempts, a new Amy Winehouse biopic titled "Back to Black" is currently in development. The film will chronicle the singer's rise from a North London jazz performer to a Grammy-winning artist known for her chart-topping songs like "Rehab." The title of the biopic pays tribute to her highly praised album of the same name.
Amy Winehouse passed away in July 2011 due to alcohol poisoning after a long battle with addiction. She was only 27 years old. Several attempts have been made by Hollywood to create a film based on Winehouse's life. In 2018, Winehouse's family reached an agreement with Monumental Pictures to adapt her story, with Geoff Deane, the writer of Kinky Boots, leading the project. Noomi Rapace was cast as the singer of "Me and Mr. Jones," with Kristen Sheridan set to direct. However, the project eventually fell through.
Saving Amy, a biopic based on Daphne Barak’s 2010 book of the same name, was reportedly in development from Halcyon Studio in late 2021, but unfortunately, it also didn’t reach the silver screen.
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The upcoming film "Back to Black", approved by Winehouse's estate, is penned by screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh and helmed by director Sam Taylor-Johnson. The talented actress Marisa Abela has been chosen to portray the iconic singer in the anticipated May 2024 release.
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Amy Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’: Everything We Know
Several previous attempts to create a biopic about Amy Winehouse were unsuccessful, but a new film titled "Back to Black" is now in development. The movie will chronicle Winehouse's rise from a North London jazz singer to a Grammy-winning artist known for songs like "Rehab." The title of the biopic pays homage to her acclaimed album of the same name.
Winehouse passed away in July 2011 due to alcohol poisoning following her struggles with addiction. She was only 27 years old.
Hollywood has made numerous attempts to create a film about Winehouse's life. In 2018, her family entered into an agreement with Monumental Pictures to adapt her story, with Geoff Deane, the writer of Kinky Boots, set to work on the project. Noomi Rapace was cast as the "Me and Mr. Jones" singer, with Kristen Sheridan set to direct. However, the project ultimately did not come to fruition.
A biopic titled Saving Amy, based on Daphne Barak’s book of the same name and produced by Halcyon Studio, was reportedly in development in late 2021 but never made it to the silver screen. Back to Black, approved by Winehouse’s estate, is written by screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. The film, set to be released in May 2024, will star actress Marisa Abela in the role of the singer.
Scroll down for everything to know about Back to Black:
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The Story
Though the specific storyline has not been revealed, it is anticipated that the film will depict the typical biopic journey, chronicling Winehouse's evolution from a modest jazz singer in North London to a Grammy-winning artist known for her highly praised albums Frank and Back to Back.
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The Production
Studiocanal, a European company, has finally been selected to lead the secretive project to bring the life of the "Valerie" singer to the big screen after several unsuccessful attempts.
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The Director
The upcoming movie will be helmed by Taylor-Johnson, the same director behind the initial film of the well-loved series Fifty Shades of Grey. Prior to this, the British director ventured into the realm of music with her debut feature Nowhere Boy in 2009, a film that delved into the formative years of The Beatles' John Lennon.
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The Screenplay
Matt Greenhalgh, who collaborated with Taylor-Johnson on Nowhere Boy, is set to write the screenplay for Back to Black. He previously wrote the screenplay for Control, a well-received biopic about Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. Unfortunately, a biopic from Lotus Entertainment fell through before it could be made. In 2018, Winehouse’s father denied claims that Lady Gaga was being considered for the role of his daughter.
The movie is currently in pre-production as of July 2022, so casting and release date details have not yet been revealed. However, Deadline has stated that the project is "moving fast."
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The Trailer
The initial glimpse of Abela's portrayal in Back to Black was released in January 2024. The teaser featured reenactments of Winehouse's notable moments, such as her Grammy performance in 2008 and her relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil (played by Jack O'Connell). A title card revealed that the film would explore Winehouse's life, music, and lasting impact.
Back to Black will make its debut in theaters on May 10, 2024.
