It's been a while since I've watched a good biopic, and it's a genre that is so hard to get right. However there's a few in the pipeline that I can't help getting excited for...
The Musician One
I've been a huge fan Elton John since I was very young, having grown up listening to my parent's albums and falling in love with his songs such as Sacrifice and I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues, the latter has stayed a firm favourite my whole life. Therefore, this is the one I am MOST excited about, indeed I'm probably more excited about this than any other biopic in history.
'Rocketman' is still in the very early stages of pre-production but the film will follow Elton's life, from Reginald Dwight's childhood, through to the icon that we know today. Tom Hardy is currently touted for the lead , and whilst I am sure that the role is more than safe in his hands, I can't help but have my own favourite...
The Author One
Much of Theodor Geisel's work are already familiar to cinema-goers, but much less is known about the life of Dr Seuss. The author, poet and cartoonist had a rich story of his own, interweaving with his work as a political cartoonist during WWII. Johnny Depp is producing the film and will likely take the lead in this. No release date is known as of yet, but it will be truly fascinating to see the man behind all those stories that we know and love.
The Athlete One
I'll be honest, with Bradley Cooper in the lead role, I would be excited about this film regardless of the content. However, this is one film that I know I am not alone in eagerly anticipating.
The whole world was stunned when Lance Armstrong was charged with doping offences and stripped of his many titles. Armstrong had been an inspiration to so many, battling testicular cancer and coming out the other side a hero. Red Blooded American is certainly going to be one emotional movie.
