Amy Winehouse will be played by actress Marisa Abela in a biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson
The new film Amy Winehouse will have songs by Nick Cave It is Warren Ellis. They were “the only musicians” the director Sam Taylor-Johnson had in mind to compose the soundtrack for the feature film, as stated in a note sent to the press (via NME).
“Over the years, I listened to everything they composed and wanted to fulfill the dream of working together. Their sensitivity and understanding of this story led to a deep and moving soundtrack”, said the filmmaker.
Basement It is Ellis composed 20 to 30 minutes of music for the soundtrack. The film, however, will have access to the catalog of Amy Winehouseincluding tracks like “Valerie” and “Rehab”.
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The first official trailer for Back to Black was released last Friday, 2. The biopic of Amy Winehouse will focus on the production of the eponymous album, as well as the singer’s life in London and her rise to fame.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnsonthe film will star Marisa Abelawho recorded and performed the singer’s songs with the approval of her estate Amy. Jack O’Connell will be in the role of Blake Fielder-Civilex-husband of Winehousewhile Eddie Marsan her father will do, Mitch, Juliet Cowan the mother, JanisIt is Lesley Manville the grandma, Cynthia.
Watch the trailer:
Source: Rollingstone

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