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ABoy Georgebiopic is in development with the vocalizer in an executive manufacturer role . George O’Dowd , known professionally as Boy George , jump to celebrity as the lead singer of the band Culture Club , which he form in 1981 alongside fellow members Roy Hay , Mikey Craig , and Jon Moss , produce hit such as " Karma Chameleon . " After the lot broke up in 1986 , Boy George begin an equally successful solo career and to his day , remains an international icon and one of the most vivacious maven in the history of British music .
Now , the ' 80s music ikon is arrive the biopic discussion . According toDeadline , a Boy George biopic is in early developmentwith the singer attached as an executive manufacturer . The biopic will be adjust straight from Boy George ’s autobiographies – Take It Like A Man , Straight , andKarma – by screenwriter J.C. Lee ( How To Get forth With Murder , daughter , andThe Morning Show ) .
What To Expect From The Boy George Biopic
It Will Focus On The Culture Club’s Height Of Fame
Boy George is the late ' 80 music image to get the biopic treatmentafterStraight Outta Compton , Bohemian Rhapsody , Rocketman , Whitney Houston : I Wanna Dance with Somebody , Stardust , and many more . The last of which focalise on David Bowie ’s first sojourn to the United States in 1971 , which inspired the instauration of his Ziggy Stardust image . In fact , Boy George ’s androgynous appearance was heavy inspired by glam sway pioneers like Bowie , but also Marc Bolan .
It ’s unclear who will play Boy George in the biopic , though the singer has endorsedGame of Thronesstar Sophie Turner , who subsequently expressed interest in the role .
Like many of these retiring movies about ' 80s music ikon , theBoy George biopicshould follow the same formula for success . The moving-picture show is being produced by Primary Wave Music , which owns the rights to his music , which will allow the motion-picture show to use both Boy George and Culture Club ’s euphony . Though Boy George has led a long and successful solo vocation , the biopic will concentrate on Culture Club during the top of their fame , so there should be a focus on the other dance orchestra member as well , standardised toBohemian Rhapsody .
There are so many fantastically talented ring and musicians whose life and legacy would make fascinating biopics or compelling feature films .
By basing the biopic straightaway on Boy George ’s autobiography , the upcoming film should delve into his living , calling , and the challenges he ’s faced . There is a lot to cover during the Culture Club ’s rise to renown from Boy George ’s battle with drug dependance , especially heroin , and his tumultuous relationships , including his complicated relationship with drummer Jon Moss . Overall , the Boy George biopic should be a point-blank exploration of the Culture Club ’s rise to fame and cultural wallop , but alsoBoy George ’s personal battle , with an intimacy draw directly from his autobiographies .
Source : Deadline
