The long-awaited biographical film about heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne is officially moving ahead, according to his son and producer Jack Osbourne.
A report by guitarworld.com said that, while speaking during a YouTube livestream on May 12, Osbourne confirmed that the script is complete and the production team is actively preparing to secure a director for the project.
The biopic, which has been in development since 2021, is being produced in partnership with Sony Pictures and Polygram Entertainment. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Lee Hall, known for his work on the Elton John biopic Rocketman, authored the script. Although a specific production timeline has not been finalised, Osbourne indicated that the film is expected to be released by 2028, with the potential for an earlier debut.
Recent adjustments to the script have narrowed the narrative scope of the film. While early drafts intended to cover the musician’s life from his youth through to the mid-1990s, the current iteration focuses on a specific historical window. The revised storyline will centre on the twilight of his career with Black Sabbath, his transition into a solo artist in the early 1980s and his relationship with his wife, Sharon Osbourne.
A central component of the film will be the tragic death of guitarist Randy Rhoads, who died in a 1982 plane crash whilst touring with the singer. Osbourne described the project as a focused origin story, highlighting the turbulent events surrounding his father’s early solo career.
Casting for the supporting roles has not yet commenced, but a prominent lead actor has already been selected to portray the Black Sabbath frontman. The identity of the performer remains confidential.
The film joins a growing trend of high-profile rock biopics that have achieved significant commercial and critical success in recent years. By focusing on the pivotal transition from Black Sabbath frontman to solo artist, the production aims to document one of the most volatile and influential eras in heavy metal history.
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