BOY GEORGE Biopic in the Works With J.C. Lee Hired to Write the Script
J.C. Lee (Luce, The Morning Show) has been hired by TriStar Pictures to write the upcoming biopic about 80s pop music icon Boy George, of the band Culture Club, and the hit songs “Karma Chameleon,” “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” and many more.
The pic will be produced by Oscar winning producer Cathy Schulman, George’s manager Paul Kemsley, Jeremy M. Rosen and Kevin King Templeton along with Primary Wave Music. Boy George will also executive produce.
Still in early development, the film will include music from Boy George and Culture Club, to which Primary Wave Music owns the rights. Lee will adapt the screenplay from Boy George’s autobiographies, Take It Like A Man, Straight and Karma and focus on the smash success years of Culture Club.
Boy George rose to fame as lead singer of the iconic band, Culture Club, achieving seven UK Top 10 singles, nine U.S. Top 10 singles, and has sold over 100 million singles and over 50 million albums.
George is a global icon, who remains the most colorful pop star in British history – ever present and sustainable in today’s world with sold-out worldwide tours, numerous television series, a new album, and a recent headlining Broadway run in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
The Grammy Award-winning singer’s cultural relevance transcends age, race, color, creed, and nationality to a truly global audience.
via: Deadline