Pistol (miniseries)
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Genre | Biographical drama |
Created by | Craig Pearce |
Based on | Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol by Steve Jones |
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Directed by | Danny Boyle |
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Original language | English |
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Cinematography | Anthony Dod Mantle |
Editor | Jon Harris |
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Network | FX on Hulu |
Pistol is an upcoming biographical drama miniseries created by Craig Pearce for FX. The series was announced in January 2021, and will be directed by Danny Boyle. It is expected to premiere on FX on Hulu on May 31, 2022.[1]
Premise
The six-part series follows Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones and the band's rise to prominence and notoriety.
Cast
- Toby Wallace as Steve Jones
- Anson Boon as Johnny Rotten
- Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious
- Jacob Slater as Paul Cook
- Christian Lees as Glen Matlock
- Dylan Llewellyn as Wally Nightingale
- Sydney Chandler as Chrissie Hynde
- Emma Appleton as Nancy Spungen
- Alexander Arnold as Jamie Reid
- Maisie Williams as Pamela Rooke
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Malcolm McLaren
- Talulah Riley as Vivienne Westwood
- Beth Dillon as Siouxsie Sioux
- Iris Law as Soo Catwoman
- Zachary Goldman as Billy Idol
- Kai Alexander as Richard Branson
- Ben Sardeson as Bertie ‘Berlin’ Bromley
- Trevor Ford as Barnsley Publican
- Ethan Steed as Supporting Artist
- Kieran Roberts as Extra
- Bill Odams the Boil King as Rocker
- David Green as Extra
- Martin Coates as Bartender
Production
The series, created by Craig Pearce, was given a six-episode order from FX in January 2021, with Danny Boyle directing all six episodes. Toby Wallace was cast to play Jones, with Maisie Williams among the supporting cast.[2][3] Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Talulah Riley and Iris Law would join in March as filming began.[4] Production occurred in Hemel Hempstead,[5] Dover, Deal and London
The limited series will premiere with all 6 episodes on Hulu on May 31, 2022 and Disney+ (Star) in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
The limited series is also planned for Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ (Star) in all other territories.
Legal battle over music rights
In 2021, while the series was still in production, Sex Pistols frontman, John Lydon criticized the series, branding it as "The most disrespectful shit I've ever had to endure".[6] Shortly after, Lydon had filed a lawsuit against former bandmates Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and the estate of Sid Vicious, in order to stop the Sex Pistols music from being used in the series.[7] On August 23, 2021, it was revealed that Lydon had lost the legal battle and the Sex Pistols music was allowed to be used in the series.[8]
References
- ^ Rice, Lynette (29 March 2022). "Limited Series 'Pistol' About Guitarist Steve Jones Bows On Hulu In May". Deadline. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (11 January 2021). "Danny Boyle To Direct FX Limited Series On Sex Pistols Guitarist Steve Jones; Maisie Williams & Toby Wallace Among Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ Porter, Rick (11 January 2021). "Sex Pistols Limited Series From Danny Boyle a Go at FX". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (3 March 2021). "Here's the first look at 'Pistol', Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols biopic series". NME. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ Smith, Matthew (20 October 2021). "After Life Series 3, Masters of the Air and Sex Pistols biopic filming handed council six figures after closing town". Hertfordshire Mercury. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "John Lydon calls Sex Pistols TV series "disrespectful" | Complete Music Update".
- ^ "John Lydon fights use of Sex Pistols songs in 'disrespectful' TV series". The Mercury News. 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Sex Pistols win legal fight against Johnny Rotten over songs". TheGuardian.com. 23 August 2021.
- 2022 American television series debuts
- 2022 British television series debuts
- American television miniseries
- 2020s British television miniseries
- FX Networks original programming
- Upcoming drama television series
- Sex Pistols
- English-language television shows
- American biographical series
- Television series based on singers and musicians