Amy Winehouse movie: Industry star Marisa Abela to play singer in biopic movie
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amy Winehouse will receive the biopic treatment in a new film about the singer. Shooting will begin on Monday, but an image showing Abela in character as the singer has been released by Studiocanal, Focus Features and Monumental Pictures, who are collaborating on the film. Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse in ‘Back to Black’ The Amy Winehouse Estate said of the film: “We are thrilled that Studiocanal, Focus Features and Monumental are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her talent in the way that it deserves.” It was reported by Variety earlier this year that Back to Black was a “passion project” for Taylor-Johnson, who was close friends with Winehouse.
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