LEMMY: Motörhead/Lemmy Kilmister Biopic In the Works
Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister is to be given the biopic treatment in an upcoming flick fittingly titled Lemmy. It will be directed by Greg Olliver, who helmed the 2010 documentary of the same name.
Olliver said: “Everything you’ve heard about Lemmy is probably true… not because he was embracing rock n’ roll clichés, but because he was creating them. Marlboro Reds and Jack Daniel’s for breakfast, speed for dinner – all true. But behind that steely-eyed façade of rock n’ roll was also a compelling, complicated, and lion-hearted man who stayed the course and never gave up playing the music that made him happy. We’ve been carefully developing this biopic since 2013, making sure to stay true to Lemmy, Motörhead band members Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee, and all the other folks that played important roles in Lemmy’s life. This will be a film they’ll be proud of.”
The screenplay written by Medeni Griffiths and Olliver will follow Lemmy’s life growing up, becoming a roadie for Jimi Hendrix and a member of seminal rock band Hawkwind before establishing Motörhead.
Andre Relis will produce alongside Damon Lane. Motörhead’s manager Todd Singerman and Steffan Chirazi will serve as Executive Producers.
Chirazi and Singerman added: “It is a story of immense cultural importance. If the last five years of his absence has taught us anything, it is that he was more unique than anyone could ever have known because no-one touches the quality and sheer freedom of the man. Greg is a deeply-trusted part of our circle, and we are delighted to see this film.”
VMI’s Relis said: “Lemmy and Motorhead’s music had a major influence on my life and music experience. They were the band that started the crossover of metal and punk, VMI couldn’t be more excited to bring this story to the big screen.”
Production is looking to start early 2021 depending on COVID-19.
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