Highlights
It is no coincidence that Hollywood is now focusing on making biopics following Oppenheimer’s Oscar sweep and the hype and appreciation around Elvis. There are several plans on deck for biopics in the upcoming months and a few that are expected to be in the earlier stages of production.
Bob Dylan’s Biopic
In the array of nearing Hollywood Biopics release, ‘A Complete Unknown’ directed by James Mangold is about the story of one of the Greatest American Singer, Songwriter, Bob Dylan. Timothee Chalamet is playing the role of the beloved singer with the release awaiting in December with high expectations and appreciations from early watchers.
Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro.
Release Date: December 25, 2024
The Beatles Biopic
The popular music band’s electric lifestyle and evergreen songs, the biopic is bound to happen and fans were only over the moon after the announcement dropped earlier this year with the fab four cast expectations already discussed on the internet. The Oscar winning filmmaker Sam Mendes is confirmed for helming the project while production is taken care of by Sony and Apple.
Expected Cast: Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Harris Dickenson (John Lennon), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), Charlie Rowe (George Harrison).
Release date: Sony is said to be aiming for 2027 release
Michael Jackson Biopic
One of the all time famous artists, Michael Jackson’s life is transparent to the public and fans who in the midst of several movie adaptations, were surprised to hear the announcement that Jaafar Jackson, the King of Pop’s own nephew is signed to play the pop star. This movie will be directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan.
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Coleman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, Kevin Schinick.
Release Date: April 18, 2025 (As per Variety)
Linda Rosdadt Biopic
The famous Country music star, Linda Rosdadt’s memoir from 2013 ‘Sweet Dreams’ is now being made as a biopic with the movie is reported to be helmed by the five time Oscar nominee David O. Russell. This biopic is not the first adaptation of the country music star as a 2019 documentary received good reception.
Cast: Selena Gomez is playing Linda Rosdadt
Release Date: Yet to be announced
Fred Astaire Biopic
The legendary Hollywood star and Broadway artist Fred Astaire has been shelved in silence for over two years while filmmaker Paul King has finally opened up about the movie, saying the script is in the works. The script is being co-written by Lee Hall and will be in production soon. Tom Holland’s Broadway experience makes him a great choice for the role.
Cast: Tom Holland will play Fred Astaire
Release Date: Yet to be announced
James Baldwin Biopic
The biopic adaptation of famous novelist James Baldwin is being held on for years with Billy Porter getting on and off on his involvement. With not many updates or announcements out after 2024, it is rumoured that Billy Porter is still on the cast and crew and is working on the script with Dan McCabe co-writing the script.
Cast: Billy Porter is on for playing James Baldwin
Release Date: Yet to be Announced.
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