This ’80s Icon Is Getting His Own Biopic

Musical biopics have gained significant attention in recent years, and now Boy George is set to be the subject of his own film. Deadline reports that J.C. Lee has been hired to pen the screenplay for this upcoming biopic, which is currently in development at TriStar Pictures. The studio, known for its recent releases like ‘The Book of Clarence’ and ‘Thanksgiving’, has yet to announce a release date for the film.

Boy George, the iconic lead singer of Culture Club, will be the focus of the biopic. The movie will explore both his solo career and his work with the band, incorporating popular hits such as ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?’, ‘Karma Chameleon’, and ‘I Just Wanna Be Loved’. Boy George’s distinctive fashion sense, influenced by artists like David Bowie, played a major role in his rise to fame, and now audiences will get to see his journey depicted on screen.

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J.C. Lee, known for his work on ‘Love, Victor’ and ‘The Morning Show’, brings valuable experience to the project. His success in television writing has paved the way for him to tackle larger projects like this biopic. 

Given the success of recent musical biopics, such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, which grossed $910 million globally and earned Rami Malek an Academy Award for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury, it’s no surprise that TriStar is eager to develop this film. 

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The trend continues with the highly anticipated ‘Michael’, a biopic about Michael Jackson, starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua. The performance of these films will likely influence the reception of the Boy George biopic.

While a release date for the Boy George film has not yet been announced, fans can stay tuned to Collider for updates on this exciting project.

–Farheen Ali