Roy Orbison Biopic Coming From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Production Company
It seems that every great artist gets a biopic these days, and Roy Orbison is no exception. Variety confirmed that a biopic on the artist is in the works from Compelling Pictures, the production company that worked on biopics Bohemian Rhapsody (Freddie Mercury of Queen) and I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston).
Variety shared that this time, the biopic will not center around Orbison’s life and career as a whole but will focus on his relationship with his wife and manager, Barbara, who helped him stage a comeback in the 1980s. The film may be titled You Got It, after his posthumous single in 1989.
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Orbison was a singer who found success in the 1960s with songs such as “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Crying.” In the late ’60s, Orbison suffered from several tragedies: he lost his first wife Claudette in a motorcycle accident and two of his sons in a house fire. This caused his career to also take a dip until the 1980s. Sadly, he ultimately passed away on December 6, 1988, from a heart attack.
“Roy Orbison is a singular talent who holds a special place in our hearts, both as a favorite singer for ourselves and our loved ones, and also as a symbol of the incredible strength and resilience of the human spirit,” Compelling Pictures said in a statement. “It’s been an honor getting to know Wesley, Roy Jr, and Alex and their families, and we believe this unique love story between Roy and Barbara — rife with humor, tension, and emotion, all accentuated by these incredible songs — will reach the rafters like one of Roy’s impossible notes.”
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There have been no casting announcements or confirmed release dates as of now. Who do you think should play Orbison in the biopic? We will keep you posted, but until then, share your guesses in the comments!
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