‘Again To Black’ director says Amy Winehouse’s household had “no involvement’ in biopic
The director of upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Again To Black has revealed that her household had “no involvement” within the movie.
Named after Winehouse’s breakout sophomore – and ultimate – studio album, the movie will star Trade’s Marisa Abela as Winehouse herself, and descriptions her years residing in London, alongside her speedy rise to fame.
Talking in a brand new interview with Empire, director Sam Taylor-Johnson stated Winehouse’s household didn’t contribute to the movie.
She added: “It was necessary to satisfy with them out of respect. However they don’t have any involvement by way of… like, they couldn’t change issues. They couldn’t dictate how I used to be to shoot. In any other case, I wouldn’t have completed it.”
Regardless of that, the director did that verify that Winehouse’s father Mitch has seen the biopic.
“I do know he noticed the movie. I wasn’t there. I haven’t spoken to him. I feel he retains his emotions just about to himself. The necessary factor for me was to not have any of that noise in my sphere whereas making the movie,” stated Taylor-Johnson.
“And I didn’t want the household’s approval. All of the music rights had been accredited by Common and Sony. So what I wished as a lot as potential was the reality of Amy, and Amy’s relationship was that she beloved her dad, whether or not we predict he did proper or unsuitable.”
Author Matt Greenhalgh, who beforehand collaborated with Taylor-Johnson on Nowhere Boy, stated the movie wished to inform the story from the singer’s perspective, utilizing her lyrics.
He stated: “It’s a artistic movie. I do know lots of people nonetheless can’t perceive that, nonetheless can’t get their head round it. It’s my tackle Amy’s life after which it’s Sam’s tackle Amy’s life. After which it’s Marisa and Jack [O’Connell]’s tackle Amy and Blake. Ultimately, it’s all subjective, however you hope that opinion is accepted and embraced by your viewers.”
Regardless of that, Winehouse’s mother and father beforehand accredited of the movie and stated in an announcement: “We’re thrilled that StudioCanal, Focus Options and Monumental are making this film celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her expertise in the way in which that it deserves.”
Sam Taylor-Johnson’s movie has been confirmed for launch within the UK on April 12, 2024 and on April 11 throughout Australia.
In the meantime, it was just lately confirmed to function music from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.