Los Angeles [US], August 27 (ANI): A biopic on late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne is shifting forward, together with his son Jack Osbourne confirming that the script for the movie has been accomplished and discussions with administrators are underway, Deadline reported.
Jack revealed that the household is working with Sony Pictures on the challenge and stated they’ve somebody in thoughts to painting the legendary rocker, although he didn’t disclose the title.
‘It’s gung-ho,’ Jack advised E! News, including that conversations have already taken place with a possible actor. ‘We do. I’m not allowed to say, however conversations have been had, and if all of it works out, it is gonna be superior.’
Speaking in regards to the strategy in direction of the movie, Jack stated the household’s precedence is to make a film that connects with Ozzy’s followers.
‘I’ve this mantra, and I at all times say it, when in conferences with my mother or doing something with the household enterprise. It’s, ‘give the followers what they need.’ That’s our folks, that is who we’re catering for, that is what my dad wrote music for, that is what he toured for, it is why we did the reveals we did,’ he stated.
Jack added that the movie is not going to be made as an unconventional or overly creative portrayal of the rock icon.
‘Because we’re doing the Ozzy film with Sony, and I’m at all times saying within the conferences, ‘We’ve acquired to provide the followers what they need. We cannot make this artsy, esoteric biopic,” he stated. ‘No, we’re not doing that–for many reasons–but it is not what the followers need,’ as per the outlet.
In 2021, Ozzy Osbourne’s official social media account introduced that Sony Pictures and PolyGram Entertainment had been creating a biopic chronicling the singer’s life and his relationship together with his spouse Sharon Osbourne. Oscar-nominated author Lee Hall was connected to write down the screenplay.
Ozzy Osbourne died on the age of 76 on July 22, 2025, after struggling a coronary heart assault. He had additionally been identified with coronary artery illness and Parkinson’s illness.
The upcoming movie goals to spotlight the life, profession and legacy of the long-lasting musician, who grew to become one of the crucial influential figures in heavy steel music, in accordance with Deadline. (ANI)