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The love drama of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will find his way to the cinema screen despite the musician’s death. According to “Variety”, representatives of Polygram Entertainment, that Sony will continue to realize the biopic announced in 2021 about the life of the metal legend and its relationship.
Wild love and big plans
“Negotiations are currently underway with a director who could soon be completed,” said the Universal Music Group company. Lee Hall is still responsible for the script. The film is developed by Osbourne Media together with Polygram Entertainment and Sony.
As early as 2021, it was said by those involved: “@Sonypictures and Polygram Entertainment develop a biopic about the extraordinary life of the rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and the great love story with his wife Sharon.” Ozzy divided the post on Twitter with a photo together.
At the time, Sharon said: “Our relationship was often wild, crazy and dangerous, but our unshakable love kept us together. We are happy to work with Sony Pictures and Polygram to get our history on the screen.” Producers are Sharon, the common children Jack and Aimee Osbourne, Michele Anthony and David Blackman from Polygram and Andrea Giannetti from Sony.
Humor until the end
In an episode of “The Osbournes Podcast” in 2024, Ozzy gave a dry update. “I am dead until this film is finished. I want to live damn to see him.” Sharon replied: “Films need forever.” Ozzy died on July 22nd at the age of 76.
Jack explained that the film would cover the period from 1979 to 1999. The family was discussed in the family. Sharon wanted Florence Pugh, Kelly said that Ozzy should be played by “an unknown, very good actor”. Jack suggested Bill Hader, whereupon Ozzy briefly reacted with “Fuck Off”.
Further projects in progress
In addition, the documentary “No Escape from now” appears this year, which addresses Ozzy’s health setbacks in recent years and his desire for a farewell concert.