A Bollywood biopic about former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, highlighting his cricket career, personal struggles, and inspiring journey, is in the works. The film will be produced by Bhushan Kumar and Ravi Bhagchandka, known for their successful movie ventures. Yuvraj Singh expressed his excitement about sharing his story with fans worldwide, emphasizing the role cricket has played in his life.
Pop icon Britney Spears is set to have her life story brought to the big screen with a biopic based on her bestselling memoir, ‘The Woman in Me.’ Universal Pictures secured the rights after a competitive bidding war, enlisting Marc Platt and Jon M. Chu as producers and director, respectively. Spears herself is reportedly involved in the production. The biopic will chronicle her rise to stardom, her life in the public eye, and her struggle to end her conservatorship.
The first teaser and full-length trailer for the upcoming film ‘Lee’, starring Kate Winslet as renowned photographer Lee Miller, have been released. The film, directed by Ellen Kuras, explores the most significant decade of Miller’s life, from 1938 to 1948, as she transitioned from model to war correspondent for British Vogue. The film portrays Miller’s bravery and resilience as she documented the horrors of World War II, using her photography to give a voice to the voiceless. ‘Lee’ features a star-studded cast, including Alexander Skarsgård, Josh O’Connor, Andrea Riseborough, Marion Cotillard, and Andy Samberg. The film is set to release on September 13, 2024.
Kartik Aaryan’s latest film, ‘Chandu Champion,’ a biopic of India’s first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, has continued its strong performance at the box office, crossing ₹33 crore in total collections. The film has garnered positive word-of-mouth, leading to impressive box office numbers, particularly in the overseas market.
Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Chandu Champion’, a biopic based on India’s first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, has witnessed a strong performance at the box office, collecting over ₹ 21 crore in its first three days. The film has received positive reviews for Aaryan’s performance and Kabir Khan’s direction.
The 2001 biopic ‘Ali’, starring Will Smith, offers a glimpse into the boxer’s iconic image and his struggle to maintain it in a tumultuous era. The film explores Ali’s battles inside and outside the ring, highlighting the fear and uncertainty beneath his public bravado. It also resonates with Smith’s recent loss of control over his own image after the infamous Oscars slap. ‘Ali’ remains a powerful film about a Black star’s struggle to define himself amidst societal expectations and pressure.
The announcement that Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopic series has stirred conflicting reactions. While some fans express excitement, others voice concerns about the prevalent trend of casting highly attractive actors in biopics, diminishing the authenticity of the characters portrayed. The casting of Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, and Charlie Rowe as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, respectively, has also been met with mixed responses.
Former President Donald Trump’s team is preparing to file a lawsuit against the makers of a biopic about his career in the 1980s. Trump’s campaign communications director, Steven Cheung, called the film, starring Sebastian Stan and directed by Ali Abbasi, a piece of ‘garbage’ and ‘pure fiction.’ The film centers on Trump’s relationship with Roy Cohn and includes salacious and disturbing scenes involving Trump and other real-life figures. Cheung said the film is ‘pure malicious defamation’ and should not see the light of day. Abbasi, the director, said he would be willing to privately screen the movie for Trump if the former president is open to it.
‘The Apprentice’, a biopic on former US President Donald Trump, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, provoking lawsuit threats for alleged ‘sensationalized lies’. The film portrays Trump’s rise in New York, but triggers controversy over scenes depicting sexual assault and plastic surgery. Notably, the film has received mixed reviews, with some praising its nuanced portrayal while others criticize its fictionalized events.
David Castañeda has been cast in the lead role of Chalino, an upcoming biopic about the legendary Mexican singer-songwriter Chalino Sánchez. The film will tell the story of Sánchez’s rise to fame and his tragic death in 1992. Castañeda is best known for his roles in The Umbrella Academy, El Chicano, and Sicario: Day of the Soldado.
