Boy George biopic: New film to explore the life of singer and Culture Club success

15 August 2024, 09:42

A new Boy George film is reportedly in the works – here's everything we know.

There are talks that a new Boy George biopic might be coming our way, with the musician playing a part in the film's production.

It's been reported that the 'Karma Chameleon' singer will be an executive producer on the project.

Writer J.C. Lee, who penned 2019's Luce, has been recruited to write the screenplay, Deadline reports.

• Boy George explains why he had "weird" beef with Adele and Madonna
• Boy George reveals the poignant Rod Stewart song that reminds him of his late mum
• The 10 greatest Boy George and Culture Club songs ever, ranked

Here's everything we know so far...

Boy George interview: Culture Club icon explains beef with Adele and Madonna

What will the Boy George biopic be about?

The screenplay is set to be adapted from Boy George's existing autobiographies, Take It Like A Man, Straight, and Karma, and will centre around Culture Club at the height of their success.

Considering Boy George's autobiographies have always been candid and personal retellings of his life experiences, we can expect the biopic to follow suit.

• Boy George explains feud with "unfriendly" Janet Jackson
• Boy George facts: Culture Club singer's real name, boyfriend, age, net worth and more

It's still in early works, but it looks like we can be confident the film will be full of Boy George and Culture Club hits.

That's because the film is being produced by Primary Wave Music – the music company that owns the rights to the music.

Who will star in the Boy George biopic?

One thing we do know about the Boy George biopic is who is set to produce it.

Oscar-winning producer Cathy Schulman is reportedly involved, alongside George's manager Paul Kemsley, and film producers Jeremy M. Rosen and Kevin King Templeton.

• Boy George’s incredible cover of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ will give you goosebumps
• The Story of... 'Karma Chameleon' by Culture Club

But so far, there's been no talk of a cast.

Virtual Coffee Break: Boy George on Culture Club's special gig and new solo album

When will the Boy George biopic be released?

The Boy George biopic is only in early development, which means we don't have a release date just yet.

We'll have to keep our eyes peeled!