Michelle williams is on board to play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic the 36yearold actress told e. The talented musician rose to prominence in the 1960s with psychedelic rock group big. The film will tell the story of the last six months of joplin s life. The actor, next to be seen in awards season favorite manchester by the sea, spoke about the. It has been reported that michelle williams is in talks to portray janis joplin in an upcoming biopic film director sean durkin martha, southcliffe is working on a movie about the legendary. Peter newman is producing with durkins borderline films partners, along with uncommon. Michelle williams being considered to play janis joplin in biopic on iconic 60s singer the film will be based on the rockandroll star who joined the 27 club after dying from a drug overdose. Michelle williams in talks to star as janis joplin in sean durkin. Hot auction going for janis joplin pic with michelle williams. Michelle williams set for janis joplin biopic film the.
Michelle williams in talks to play the late janis joplin. Actress michelle williams will play janis joplin in sean durkins longintheworks biopic centering on the 1960s iconic rocker. Michelle williams is set to play a rock n roll icon. The movie is based on the life of the american singersongwriter janis lyn joplin, one of the biggest female rockstars of her era. Janis every biopic coming to theaters in 2019 zimbio. It will be adapted from love, janis, a book written by the late singers sister, laura joplin, according to the hollywood reporter.
Variety says theres another janis joplin movie in the works, and theres a very good chance this one could star michelle williams. Filmmaker sean durkin martha marcy may marlene, who was first attached to the project in july 2012, will direct. Michelle williams is officially on board to play janis joplin in a biopic about the 1960s music star. Michelle williams has now been signed up for the starring role. Michelle williams to star in janis joplin biopic michelle williams is getting ready to rock. Michelle williams is in talks to star as the iconic rock star janis joplin in martha marcy may marlene helmer sean durkin s biopic janis. Michelle williams and amy adams are working on rival janis. Find out what the manchester by the sea actress told e. Michelle williams confirmed for janis joplin biopic. It seems that almost everyone in hollywood wants to play janis joplin, including michelle williams, amy adams and nina arianda, but no one has actually had the chance. Michelle williams left, janis joplin sean durkin, the filmmaker behind martha marcy may marlene, is on board to direct the movie about the rock icon.
One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzosoprano vocals and electric stage presence in 1967, joplin rose to fame following an appearance at monterey pop festival, where she was the lead singer of the. According to the hollywood reporter, the movies current working title is janis, and will be. Janis lyn joplin january 19, 1943 october 4, 1970 was an american singersongwriter who sang rock, soul and blues music. Michelle williams in early talks for latest attempt at janis joplin biopic this will finally conclude a 21year odyssey to make the film, which started at tristar. Michelle williams doesnt have any movies playing in theaters. The janis joplin biopic that was slated to star fivetime oscar nominee amy. Michelle williams to star in janis joplin biopic e.
Actor in talks for sean durkins film based on laura joplins correspondence based memoir love, janis. Directed by sean durkin, the movie stars michelle williams as janis. This time, the oscarnominated actress will play the role of famed 60s musician janis joplin in a biopic. If you feel like heading out, check out other movies in theaters. Not all the indie films coveted by buyers are in sundance. Dont sleep on michelle williams, because the incredibly understated actress is having a bangup 2016. Michelle williams will portray janis joplin in biopic. Michelle williams is in talks to star as the iconic rock star janis joplin in. Actor in talks for sean durkins film based on laura joplins correspondencebased memoir love, janis.
Michelle williams to play janis joplin in upcoming biopic. A longdiscussed janis joplin biopic from producer peter newman could include threetime oscar nominee michelle williams. Janis joplin biopic starring michelle williams stars. Hot auction for indie janis joplin pic with michelle williams. Michelle williams in talks to star in janis joplin biopic. Actress michelle williams is in early negotiations to star in janis, sean durkins longintheworks biopic which centres on 1960s rock icon janis joplin. Michelle williams has signed on to play rock icon janis joplin in sean durkins martha marcy may marlene biopic, janis. Michelle williams set to play janis joplin in biopic film. Michelle williams is the most recent actress to attempt a. This spring, the actress who has previously played marilyn monroe on the big screen takes the starring role as janis joplin in a movie directed by sean durkin. Michelle williams is in talks to star as singer janis joplin in a new biopic. The 36yearold actress confirmed in an interview with e. Michelle williams in talks to star as janis joplin in sean.
Following her fearless turn as hollywood screen legend marilyn monroe in. Michelle williams is getting ready to rock the oscarnominated actress confirms that she will play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic about the late music icon. Michelle williams is in early negotiations to play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic, deadline reports. Michelle williams set for janis joplin biopic film the guardian. Start media will finance the equity portion of the film. Michelle williams is on board to play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic. Michelle williams could be starring in the very first janis joplin biopic, from the director martha marcy may marlene read the full story at empire. Michelle williams to play janis joplin in new biopic. Director sean durkins janis joplin biopic may star michelle williams, whos in talks to play the soulful soulful singer who tragically passed away at 27. Michelle williams circling starring role in sean durkins film. Michelle williams was then signed up to play janis in october 2016, but thenattached director.
Michelle williams eyed to play janis joplin in biopic. Sean durkin, the filmmaker behind martha marcy may marlene, is on board to direct the movie about the rock icon. Michelle williams manchester by the sea, above is set to star in a movie about legendary singer janis joplin. The film will focus on the last six months of joplins life. A spirited auction is going on right now for janis, a package for the longawaited film about iconic 60s singer janis joplin. Her latest film, manchester by the sea, isnt even officially out yet, and michelle williams has already landed another gig. Michelle williams to star as janis joplin in biopic. She has previously played the iconic marilyn monroe and now she could soon be transformed into one of the greatest voices on the sixties. Michelle williams in talks for janis joplin biopic. Variety reports that michelle williams is in talks to play the musical star in janis, a biopic directed by sean durkin, best known for directing the chilly cult film martha marcy may marlene. A 2019 release date may be farfetched, but well see. News that she scored the role of the late rock icon after reports surfaced last month that. Now, according to a variety report, michelle williams is in talks to star as joplin in sean durkins upcoming biopic of the rock icon.
Michelle williams the latest actress attached to a janis. Michelle williams in talks for janis joplin biopic hollywood reporter. Michelle williams was then signed up to play janis in october 2016, but thenattached. Durkin is making the horror thriller the nest, and hes behind the lens for janis, the new janis joplin biopic starring michelle williams. The film stars bette midler, alan bates, frederic forrest, harry dean stanton, barry primus, and david keith the story is loosely based on the life of singer janis joplin. A smalltown girl born and raised in rural kalispell, montana, michelle ingrid williams is the daughter of carla ingrid swenson, a homemaker, and larry richard williams, a commodity trader and author. It was revealed this week that michelle williams is in talks to play singer janis joplin in a biopic entitled janis, to be directed by martha marcy may marlene helmer sean durkin but the oscar. While talking about her new award season favorite manchester by the sea, the 36yearold actress herself confirmed that she would headline the upcoming biopic.
Michelle williams is in early talks to take on the role of rock icon janis joplin in a new biopic directed by sean durkin, the director of martha marcy may marlene the film, titled janis, is. The oscarnominated actress confirms that she will play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic about the. The rose is a 1979 american drama film which tells the story of a selfdestructive 1960s rock star who struggles to cope with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager. Variety has learned that michelle is in talks to star in a janis joplin biopic called janis directed by martha marcy may marlene director sean durkin. I figure theres one good day in the life of an actor, which is when you get the job, she said when i asked if the joplin film was happening. Variety reports that the film is spearheaded by producer peter newman, whos been trying in vain to get a joplin biopic to the big screen for more. A look at the life of musician janis joplin at the height of her success. Captain america leads movie nominees at peoples choice awards beauty and the beast trailer shatters online viewing record. The film will be based on the 1992 biography, love, janis. A spirited auction is going on right now for janis, a package for the. The project is currently seeking financing and distribution, with shooting expected to start in the spring.
Pascal le segretaingetty images michelle williams is in early talks to take on the role of rock icon janis joplin. Michelle williams to portray janis joplin in new biopic. Michelle williams is in talks to play janis joplin in a biopic. Her ancestry is norwegian, as well as german, british isles, and other scandinavian. The project will be helmed by canadian director sean durkin, known for winning sundance.
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