Official Trailer Released for Amy Winehouse Biopic 'Back to Black'
A mesmerizing glimpse into the highly anticipated biopic 'Back to Black' based on Amy Winehouse's incredible life Get ready to be captivated by her raw talent, tumultuous journey, and the lasting impact of her iconic music
A first look at the Amy Winehouse biopic "Back to Black" is here.
The movie stars "Industry" actor Marisa Abela as Winehouse, and its directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
The film "Back to Black" chronicles Amy Winehouse's rapid ascent to stardom and the debut of her Grammy-winning album with the same name.
According to a summary of the film, it offers an unapologetic portrayal of Amy's perspective and delves into the woman behind the musical sensation, as well as the relationship that served as inspiration for one of the most iconic albums in history.
"I dont write music to be famous," Abela says in the trailer. "I write songs because I dont what Id do if I didnt."
BACK TO BLACK Trailer (2024) Amy Winehouse Biopic
Winehouse died at age 27 in 2011 of alcohol poisoning.
The Winehouse estate, overseen by Amys father, Mitch, is supportive of the movie, according to the films producers.
The roles of Amy's grandmother Cynthia, Amy's husband from 2007-2009 Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy's father Mitch Winehouse, and Amy's mother Janis Winehouse-Collins are portrayed by Lesley Manville, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, and Juliet Cowan respectively. "Back to Black" will be released in theaters on May 10th.
