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| Untitled Grateful Dead film | |
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| Directed by | Martin Scorsese |
| Screenplay by | Scott Alexander Larry Karaszewski |
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| Starring | Jonah Hill |
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| Distributed by | Apple Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The currently untitled film is an upcoming biographical film produced and directed by Martin Scorsese from the screenplay by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski and stars Jonah Hill (who co-produced the film) as Jerry Garcia, frontman for the Grateful Dead. The film will be released on Apple TV+ under Apple Original Films.
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A biopic about the life of Jerry Garcia, singer for the Grateful Dead.
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It was announced in November 2021 that Martin Scorsese was set to direct a biopic about the rock band Grateful Dead for Apple TV+, with Jonah Hill cast to portray lead singer Jerry Garcia in addition to producing the film alongside Scorsese and Rick Yorn.[1] Hill stated he thought of the idea for the biopic upon seeing a picture of a young Garcia while browsing Instagram. Hill would present the idea to his manager Yorn, who suggested he approach Scorsese.[2]
References edit
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 18, 2021). "Jonah Hill To Play Jerry Garcia In Martin Scorsese-Directed Grateful Dead Pic For Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ O'Brien, Andrew (December 7, 2021). "Jonah Hill Explains How His Upcoming Martin Scorsese-Directed Grateful Dead Biopic Came Together [Watch]". Live for Live Music. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
