Draft:Untitled Bee Gees film
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| Untitled Bee Gees biopic | |
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| Screenplay by | John Logan |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The currently untitled film is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film, based on the lives of the members of the Bee Gees.
Production[edit]
It was announced in October 2019 that Paramount Pictures had begun development on a biopic of the band, which would be produced by Graham King.[1] Steven Spielberg was added as an executive producer the next day after learning of the film being announced at Paramount, as it was previously in development through DreamWorks Pictures. His company Amblin Partners will finance 25% of the film.[2] In March 2021, Kenneth Branagh was hired to direct with Ben Elton writing the script and Barry Gibb attached as an executive producer.[3] Branagh would exit the project due to scheduling conflicts with the awards campaign for his film Belfast in late 2021, with John Carney hired to replace him in March 2022. John Logan was set to rewrite the screenplay.[4] Carney would exit in December, with Lorene Scafaria replacing him.[5] Scafaria would then exit by February 2024, with Ridley Scott entering negotiations to direct.[6]
Release[edit]
On April 9, 2021, the film was slated for release on November 4, 2022.[7] As a result of Branagh's exit as director, the film was removed from the release schedule in March 2022.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (31 October 2019). "Paramount, Sister, Graham King Team For Bee Gees Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- ^ Kim Masters; Piya Sinha-Roy (March 10, 2021). "Steven Spielberg Added to Paramount's Bee Gees Movie After Development Snafu (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (2021-03-10). "Kenneth Branagh To Direct Bee Gees Movie For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (March 30, 2022). "Once Director John Carney To Direct Bee Gees Biopic For Paramount, John Logan To Pen Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 8, 2022). "Hustlers Director Lorene Scafaria Stepping In For John Carney On Paramount's Bee Gees Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 15, 2024). "Ridley Scott To Direct Paramount's Bee Gees Movie From GK Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 9, 2021). "'Top Gun: Maverick' Schedules Departure From Fourth Of July Weekend; 'Mission: Impossible 7' Sets Memorial Day 2022 Launch". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
