Everybody’s favorite SoCal stoner reggae-rap-rock innovators Sublime will be getting the official biopic treatment.
franchise . Mundy, meanwhile, has earned multiple Emmy nominations while serving as showrunner/writer onThe as-yet-untitled film has the support of Sublime as well. Surviving members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson are serving as executive producers, along with Troy and Jakob Nowell on behalf of the estate of late frontman Bradley Nowell.
“Wow – we can’t believe this is finally happening and we couldn’t be more honored and excited to have the great Francis Lawrence and Chris Mundy telling our story,” Sublime said in a statement, adding, “We know Bradley’s talent and spirit will be part of this incredible journey.” Sublime’s manager Dave Kaplan added, “We’re thrilled Sublime’s insanely cool and important story will finally be told. They were fearless and pioneering in bringing together so many musical genres, cultures, and lifestyles during their short time as a band, and their music is still influencing musicians and artists to this day.”
Sublime have one of the most fascinating — and tragic — stories in contemporary rock music. Formed in Long Beach, California in the late-Eighties, the group mixed elements of punk, rock, ska, reggae, and hip-hop into tightly crafted pop songs that could be goofy, laid back, or fiercely political. Sublime dropped their debut,They eventually earned a major label deal with MCA, and their self-titled 1996 record arguably features their most iconic songs, “What I Got,” “Santeria,” and “Wrong Way.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sublime Biopic in the Works With Sony, Director Francis LawrenceThe short-lived but influential California reggae-tinged rock trio Sublime is the latest group to receive the biopic treatment.
Read more »
For 'Women Talking' at the Toronto film festival, an urgency to listenYears out from her most recent film, director and screenwriter Sarah Polley says she felt an urgency to bring a story of rape and rebuilding to the big screen with her film ‘Women Talking,’ which premiered at TIFF22
Read more »
Florian Zeller to Direct ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ TV Series Adaptation for Fremantle'The Son' and 'The Father' director is heading to the small screen, and will write, direct and co-produce the TV adaptation of Stefano Massini's Tony-winning play.
Read more »
Utah State coach Blake Anderson calls out fans for ‘embarrassing’ booing of QB Logan BonnerUtah State head coach throws his support behind his starting quarterback after three-interception game.
Read more »
Toledo Week Mic Check: Penalties Continue to Plague Ohio StateThrough two games, Ohio State sits at No. 98 in the country with eight penalties per game which continues a trend of increased flags under head coach Ryan Day.
Read more »
Samsung is deeply discounting Galaxy screen repairs in addition to actual phones nowIf you own a Galaxy S, Note, A, Fold, or Flip-series phone with a cracked screen, you have until September 26 to get a Samsung-authorized repair at a big discount.
Read more »