New Thought-Provoking Biopics
For years, biographical dramas have brought some of the most unforgettable stories and real-life characters to the big screen. In 2023 alone, we saw wonderful biopics like OPPENHEIMER, GRAN TURISMO, and NAPOLEON in theatres, all of which took different approaches to the genre while also achieving the same goals.
As we look toward all of the anticipated movies that will soon find their way to AMC Theatres locations nationwide, we must also take a peek at some of the thought-provoking biopics that will tell the stories of influential figures like Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse, and numerous others. Let’s take a look, shall we?
The late great Bob Marley will forever be remembered as one of the most popular figures in the world of reggae music, as he helped introduce the genre and his Rastafarian lifestyle to millions of fans around the world. Reinaldo Marcus Green’s upcoming biopic, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, will see Kingsley Ben-Adir play the musician best known for songs like “I Shot The Sheriff,” “Redemption Song, and “Buffalo Soldier” and explore the legendary singer’s life and career.
Long overdue, hopefully this thought-provoking biopic will shed additional light on the man, the myth, and the legend that was Bob Marley while also introducing an entirely new generation to his library of beautiful and thoughtful ballads and anthems.
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE opens February 14
Throughout her short yet highly successful life and career, English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse gave the world some of the catchiest and most unique songs the mainstream music world has ever seen or heard. The winner of multiple Grammy® Awards, Winehouse dazzled with heartfelt and soulful tracks like “Back to Black,” “Tears Dry on Their Own,” and her sensational breakthrough hit “Rehab,” and became a nearly overnight sensation in the mid-2000s. Five years later, however, the chart-topping singer tragically died from alcohol poisoning.
Winehouse’s story will be explored in great detail in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s upcoming biopic, BACK TO BLACK, which will see Marisa Abela take on the role of the legendary singer as she goes from a jazz musician in North London to one of the biggest names in the industry. Lesley Manville, Jack O’Connell, and others co-star in this highly-anticipated film.
BACK TO BLACK opens May 10
Maria Callas, aka “La Divina,” was one of the most popular and influential opera singers of the 20th century, one whose impact is still felt nearly 50 years after her death. The American-born Greek soprano’s life and career will be the subject of MARIA, a biographical drama that will see Angelina Jolie portray the singer in the final years of her life.
Directed by Pablo Larrain, whose previous biopics include NERUDA, JACKIE, and SPENCER, the upcoming movie, which doesn’t have a release date at this time, will also see the likes of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Valeria Golino, and Pierfrancesco Favino share the screen with Jolie as she brings the icon to life.
Antoine Fuqua has made a career out of directing intense dramas and action movies starring Denzel Washington, including 2023’s THE EQUALIZER 3. However, at some point in the near future, the accomplished filmmaker will try something new: a biopic. But this isn’t just any biographical drama about just any singer, as Fuqua is currently working on a movie about the “King of Pop” himself, Michael Jackson.
Though no release date has been announced for MICHAEL at this time, the musical will star Jaffar Jackson’ the late singer’s nephew, and will follow the iconic pop star’s life and career over the course of four decades, meaning we should expect to see all the big moments on and off the stage at some point in this eagerly anticipated movie.
James Mangold, the director behind the incredibly successful WALK THE LINE biopic documenting the rise of country icon Johnny Cash, will soon do the same for Bob Dylan with his upcoming biographical drama, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. This time around, Timothée Chalamet will be playing the folk hero when he put down the acoustic guitar and went electric, a massive music moment that was controversial at the time.
In addition to Chalamet, who proved he could hold is own in a musical with his take on Willy Wonka in WONKA, the movie will also feature performances by Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro. There’s no word on a release date at this time.
Carole King’s “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” has been a popular attraction since its Broadway debut in 2014. Like many big musicals, it will soon get a big movie adaptation starring one of Hollywood’s brightest up-and-coming stars. At some point in the near future, Daisy Edgar-Jones will play the beloved singer-songwriter in BEAUTIFUL, a new musical biopic directed by THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT helmer Lisa Cholodenko.
Not a lot is known about the movie at this time, but fans of King’s work are likely in for something special when this film finally makes it to theatres, and tells the story of the artist behind songs like “One Fine Day,” “A Natural Woman,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” and countless others.
These are just some of the great upcoming thought-provoking biopics coming to AMC Theatres. Make sure to check back to AMC Scene for more on these movies and everything else coming to the big screen in the near future.
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