Michelle williams is in early talks to play janis joplin. Michelle williams circling starring role in sean durkins film. The 36yearold actress confirmed in an interview with e. Michelle williams is the most recent actress to attempt a. Michelle williams in talks to play janis joplin for biopic. 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 in talks to star as janis joplin in biopic. Michelle williams in talks to play the late janis joplin. News that she scored the role of the late rock icon after reports surfaced last month that. According to reports, actress michelle williams is the latest actress to be connected to a bigscreen biopic of the life of classic rock singer and texas legend janis joplin. Michelle williams is set to play joplin, who died in 1970. The film will focus on the last six months of joplins life. The film will be based on the 1992 biography, love, janis.
Michelle williams to portray janis joplin in new biopic. Durkin is making the horror thriller the nest, and hes behind the lens for janis, the new janis joplin biopic starring michelle williams. Michelle williams to star in janis joplin biopic variety. Hot auction going for janis joplin pic with michelle williams. 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. Start media will finance the equity portion of the film. Michelle williams in talks for janis joplin biopic. Following her fearless turn as hollywood screen legend marilyn monroe in. Michelle williams and amy adams are working on rival janis. 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. Janis every biopic coming to theaters in 2019 zimbio. Michelle williams is on board to play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic the 36yearold actress told e. Michelle williams is set to play a rock n roll icon. Michelle williams is in early negotiations to play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic, deadline reports.
Now, according to a variety report, michelle williams is in talks to star as joplin in sean durkins upcoming biopic of the rock icon. A spirited auction is going on right now for janis, a package for the longawaited film about iconic 60s singer janis joplin. Janis joplin biopic starring amy adams shelved billboard. 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 in talks to star as janis joplin in sean. 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 confirmed for janis joplin biopic. 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. Michelle williams is in talks to star as singer janis joplin in a new biopic. Actor in talks for sean durkins film based on laura joplins correspondence based memoir love, janis. The movie is based on the life of the american singersongwriter janis lyn joplin, one of the biggest female rockstars of her era. Michelle williams in talks to star in janis joplin biopic. Janis joplin biopic starring michelle williams stars. The project is currently seeking financing and distribution, with shooting expected to start in the spring.
The oscarnominated actress confirms that she will play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic about the. Michelle williams set for janis joplin biopic film the guardian. Pascal le segretaingetty images michelle williams is in early talks to take on the role of rock icon janis joplin. 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. The valleedirected joplin biopic not to be confused with another one that is currently in production starring michelle williams appeared to be on its way in 2014 when the director signed. Michelle williams set for janis joplin biopic film the. 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. 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. The film will tell the story of the last six months of joplin s life.
Michelle williams in talks for janis joplin biopic hollywood reporter. Not all the indie films coveted by buyers are in sundance. The project will be helmed by canadian director sean durkin, known for winning sundance. Michelle williams will portray janis joplin in biopic. 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. 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 to star in janis joplin biopic e. Michelle williams to play janis joplin in upcoming biopic. This time, the oscarnominated actress will play the role of famed 60s musician janis joplin in a biopic.
Sean durkin, the filmmaker behind martha marcy may marlene, is on board to direct the movie about the rock icon. Michelle williams doesnt have any movies playing in theaters. Hippy joplin was an outsider at thomas jefferson high school with dreams of escaping tiny port arthur, texas, and becoming a singer or painter. Michelle williams to star as janis joplin in biopic. Her latest film, manchester by the sea, isnt even officially out yet, and michelle williams has already landed another gig. If you feel like heading out, check out other movies in theaters. 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.
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 to star in janis joplin biopic michelle williams is getting ready to rock. 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. A 2019 release date may be farfetched, but well see. 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 has now been signed up for the starring role.
Michelle williams is on board to play janis joplin in an upcoming biopic. 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. A spirited auction is going on right now for janis, a package for the. Michelle williams manchester by the sea, above is set to star in a movie about legendary singer janis joplin. A longdiscussed janis joplin biopic from producer peter newman could include threetime oscar nominee michelle williams. Michelle williams is in talks to play janis joplin in sean durkins longindevelopment adaptation of the 1960s rock icons life. Janis lyn joplin january 19, 1943 october 4, 1970 was an american singersongwriter who sang rock, soul and blues music. 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. Michelle williams is in talks to play janis joplin in a biopic. Hot auction for indie janis joplin pic with michelle williams. Michelle williams was then signed up to play janis in october 2016, but thenattached director.
She has previously played the iconic marilyn monroe and now she could soon be transformed into one of the greatest voices on the sixties. 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 the latest actress attached to a janis. Find out what the manchester by the sea actress told e. Directed by sean durkin, the movie stars michelle williams as janis. A look at the life of musician janis joplin at the height of her success. Michelle williams in talks to star as janis joplin in sean durkin. Variety says theres another janis joplin movie in the works, and theres a very good chance this one could star michelle williams. Peter newman is producing with durkins borderline films partners, along with uncommon. The actor, next to be seen in awards season favorite manchester by the sea, spoke about the. Michelle williams was then signed up to play janis in october 2016, but thenattached. Michelle williams has signed on to play rock icon janis joplin in sean durkins martha marcy may marlene biopic, janis.
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 is officially on board to play janis joplin in a biopic about the 1960s music star. Her ancestry is norwegian, as well as german, british isles, and other scandinavian. It will be adapted from love, janis, a book written by the late singers sister, laura joplin, according to the hollywood reporter. According to the hollywood reporter, the movies current working title is janis, and will be.
Dont sleep on michelle williams, because the incredibly understated actress is having a bangup 2016. 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. Michelle williams eyed to play janis joplin in biopic. The talented musician rose to prominence in the 1960s with psychedelic rock group big. The janis joplin biopic that was slated to star fivetime oscar nominee amy. Michelle williams is in talks to star as the iconic rock star janis joplin in. 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. Actor in talks for sean durkins film based on laura joplins correspondencebased memoir love, janis. Captain america leads movie nominees at peoples choice awards beauty and the beast trailer shatters online viewing record. Michelle williams set to play janis joplin in biopic film. Michelle williams to play janis joplin in new biopic. Actress michelle williams will play janis joplin in sean durkins longintheworks biopic centering on the 1960s iconic rocker.
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