Trend for Big-Screen Music Biopics at All-Time High
Big-Screen Biopics: A Sure Bet at the Box Office
The trend for big-screen music biopics is at an all-time high, with a slew of new projects announced in recent months. From Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan to Angelina Jolie’s take on Maria Callas, the list of upcoming biopics is long and impressive.
Upcoming Biopics
- "A Complete Unknown" (December 25, 2024): Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in this biopic, which follows the musician’s rise from his early days in New York to his status as an icon of the 1960s folk scene.
- "Better Man" (January 17, 2025): Robbie Williams stars in this biopic, which features the British singer as a monkey and also lends his voice to the production.
- "Maria" (November 27, 2024, and December 11, 2024, on Netflix): Angelina Jolie plays the lead role of Maria Callas in this biopic, which focuses on the opera singer’s final days in Paris in 1977.
- "Michael Jackson" (October 2025): Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s nephew, stars in this biopic, which promises to retell the life of the King of Pop through his successes and scandals.
More Biopics in the Pipeline
- "The Bee Gees" (2025): Ridley Scott is set to direct a biopic about the iconic disco group, while Sam Mendes is working on a series of four films about The Beatles, one for each member of the Liverpool quartet.
- "Britney Spears" (2025): Millie Bobby Brown of "Stranger Things" is being considered for the role of the "Baby One More Time" singer in a biopic based on her memoirs.
- "Linda Ronstadt" (2025): Selena Gomez will star as the singer in a biopic directed by David O. Russell.
- "Janis Joplin" (2025): Shailene Woodley will play the role of the legendary blues singer in a biopic that is set to start filming soon.
Why Biopics are a Sure Bet
The trend for big-screen music biopics is not new, but it seems to be more popular than ever. According to UCLA’s Teens & Screens report, young viewers are particularly fond of this kind of content, with teens wanting to see "hopeful, uplifting content with people ‘beating the odds’."
FAQs
- Why are big-screen music biopics so popular?
- They offer a unique opportunity to learn about the lives of famous musicians and their struggles and achievements.
- Who is being considered for the role of Britney Spears in the upcoming biopic?
- Millie Bobby Brown of "Stranger Things" is being considered for the role.
- When can I see the biopic about Michael Jackson?
- The biopic is scheduled for release in October 2025.
- Who is directing the upcoming biopic about The Beatles?
- Sam Mendes is directing a series of four films, one for each member of the Liverpool quartet.