An Amy Winehouse Biopic Is Officially in the Works, So You Can Start Sobbing Now
Rumors of an Amy Winehouse biopic have swirled for years, with one even going so far as to cast Noomi Rapace as the late singer.
None of the prospective projects has ever managed to get off the ground following her 2011 death, though, until now - according to The Guardian, the "Back to Black" singer's family has officially signed a deal for her life story to be adapted for the screen.Monumental Pictures' Alison Owen - aka mother to singer Lily Allen and Game of Thrones alum Alfie Allen - is teaming up with Debra Hayward to produce the film, while Kinky Boots writer Geoff Deane is set to adapt the major moments in Winehouse's life.
Winehouse's family is also on board to act as executive producers, with proceeds from the film going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation to help young people suffering from addiction.
Winehouse's father, Mitch, said their
