Sorry Guns N Roses fans. Iconic guitarist Slash says no biopic movie is comin anytime soon.
Queen/Elton/MJ
But what about Queen, Elton and MJ? Bohemian Rhapsody, and Rocketman were WILDLY successful and received well. Brian May from Queen said their movie made so much money they want to do another! The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic has already cast their Michael.
No Biopic Is Comin
This week, Slash came clean and share why we will NEVER see a Guns N Roses movie. According to the Movie Maker website Slash shares:
“Yeah. That’s, that’s a that’s a funny one. People come to make the Guns N Roses movie. And then I have people coming to me about doing a movie — I think it was after I wrote my book. It’s just not something that — collectively we’re sort of just not interested. And I can’t imagine trying to find some actors that can portray the band properly. I mean, rock’n’roll movies suffer from being just super, super corny and unrealistic anyway, as a whole. There’s very few really good rock ‘n’ roll movies. So I would hate to sell us out ourselves out with some sort of script that’s supposed to depict our history. I don’t see it happening.” Same goes for a solo Slash movie? “No, I definitely don’t want to do that,” he says.
There we have it. Slash says no biopic is comin. As Slash says: So I would hate to sell us out ourselves out. But. you CAN buy a Guns N Roses hoodie on their website!
Speaking of movies, here’s a list of biopic movies that we found. How many have you seen? (From Rotten Tomatoes.)
Tina Turner-What's Love Got To Do With It
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Singer Tina Turner performs onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
This one was an EYE opener, sharing the real and sad life, of the amazing Tina Turner, who is AMAZING LIVE.
Critics Consensus: With a fascinating real-life story and powerhouse performances from Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne, What’s Love Got to Do With It? is a can’t miss biopic.Synopsis: Based on the life of the legendary soul singer, Tina Turner (Angela Bassett) — born Anna Mae Bullock — discovers… [More]Directed By: Brian GibsonBrian Wilson-Love And Mercy
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
I never saw this story about the iconic genius, Brian Wilson, of the Beach Boys.
Critics Consensus: As unconventional and unwieldy as the life and legacy it honors, Love & Mercy should prove moving for Brian Wilson fans while still satisfying neophytes.Synopsis: In the late 1960s, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson stops touring, produces “Pet Sounds” and begins to lose his grip… [More]Directed By: Bill PohladThe Sound Of Music
398059 05: Actress Julie Andrews arrives at the annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala December 2, 2001 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Andrews is one of the five recipients honored. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
I can’t leave this out.
Critics Consensus: Unapologetically sweet and maybe even a little corny, The Sound of Music will win over all but the most cynical filmgoers with its classic songs and irresistible warmth.Synopsis: A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of… [More]Directed By: Robert WiseLa Bamba-Ritchie Valens Story
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 02: Lou Diamond Phillips attends the premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Easter Sunday” at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 02, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Watching this, I forgot that Lou Diamond Phillips was not Ritchie Valens.
Critics Consensus: Elevated by a perceptive performance by a perfectly cast Lou Diamond Phillips, La Bamba distills its subject’s creative energy — and reflects his music’s enduring appeal.Synopsis: Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock ‘n’ roll success in 1958, thanks to a… [More]Directed By: Luis ValdezCritics Consensus: Elevated by a perceptive performance by a perfectly cast Lou Diamond Phillips, La Bamba distills its subject’s creative energy — and reflects his music’s enduring appeal.Synopsis: Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock ‘n’ roll success in 1958, thanks to a… [More]Directed By: Luis ValdezElvis-Starring Austin Butler
Critics Consensus: The standard rock biopic formula gets all shook up in Elvis, with Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling energy and style perfectly complemented by Austin Butler’s outstanding lead performance.Synopsis: The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship… [More]Directed By: Baz LuhrmannCritics Consensus: The standard rock biopic formula gets all shook up in Elvis, with Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling energy and style perfectly complemented by Austin Butler’s outstanding lead performance.Synopsis: The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship… [More]Directed By: Baz LuhrmannBohemian Rhapsody-Queen
Can’t leave this one out!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 27: Rami Malek, winner of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ poses in the press room at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images)
Critics Consensus: Bohemian Rhapsody hits a handful of high notes, but as an in-depth look at a beloved band, it offers more of a medley than a true greatest hits collection.Synopsis: Freddie Mercury — the lead singer of Queen — defies stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved… [More]Directed By: Bryan SingerCritics Consensus: Bohemian Rhapsody hits a handful of high notes, but as an in-depth look at a beloved band, it offers more of a medley than a true greatest hits collection.Synopsis: Freddie Mercury — the lead singer of Queen — defies stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved… [More]Directed By: Bryan SingerRocketman-Elton John Story
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Sir Elton John and Taron Egerton attend the screening of “Rocketman” during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019 in Cannes, France.
Critics Consensus: It’s going to be a long, long time before a rock biopic manages to capture the highs and lows of an artist’s life like Rocketman.Synopsis: Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the… [More]Directed By: Dexter Fletcher
