Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the Billy Morrison – Aude Somnia Solo Exhibition at Elisabeth Weinstock on September 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne‘s love story will nonetheless make its solution to the massive display screen following the musician’s death. In line with Variety, representatives for Polygram Leisure confirmed that Sony will transfer ahead with the biopic in regards to the steel legend’s life and relationship that was first introduced in 2021.
“They’re presently in negotiations with a director, which could possibly be confirmed very quickly,” the Common Music Group firm shared. Lee Corridor remains to be connected to finish the screenplay. Osbourne Media will develop the movie alongside Polygram Leisure and Sony.
“@SonyPictures and Polygram Leisure are creating a biopic chronicling the extraordinary lifetime of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, and the good love story between him and his spouse, Sharon,” events connected to the movie shared in 2021. Ozzy shared the publish on Twitter almost 4 years in the past alongside a photograph of himself with Sharon.
On the time, Sharon shared, “Our relationship at occasions was usually wild, insane and harmful however it was our timeless love that stored us collectively. We’re thrilled to companion with Sony Photos and Polygram to deliver our story to the display screen.” She is going to produce the movie together with their kids Jack and Aimee Osbourne, in addition to Polygram’s Michele Anthony and David Blackman and Sony’s Andrea Giannetti.
Throughout an episode of The Osbournes Podcast in 2024, Ozzy shared a blunt replace on the development of the movie. “By the point they end this movie, I’ll be useless,” he mentioned. “I wanna be alive to fucking see it.” Sharon added, “Films take without end to make.” The musician died on July 22 on the age of 76.
Jack famous that the movie is anticipated to span their relationship between 1979 and 1999. The household debated which actors ought to play the main roles, with Sharon expressing curiosity in Florence Pugh and Kelly noting that her father needs to be performed by “an unknown actor who is superb,” including, “I don’t assume there’s anybody you could possibly consider now who would have the ability to do it.” Jack pitched Invoice Hader for the position, however obtained a swift “Fuck off” from Ozzy in response.
No Escape From Now, an upcoming documentary about Ozzy’s well being setbacks in recent times and his need to stage a farewell live performance, will also still arrive later this 12 months.
From Rolling Stone US.