The Rolling Stones have entered into a significant deal for a four-part biopic chronicling the legendary band's history. Frontman Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, and 101 Studios, known for shows like "Yellowstone," have reportedly finalized an agreement.
Jagger, 83, has previously expressed interest in a biopic, stating a desire for an actor in their 20s to portray him during his early rise to fame. He emphasized wanting an actor who could capture the "energy and sort of innocence" of that period, preferring a less established actor on the cusp of stardom.
"It interests me. I don’t want to impart it to you, but, I know how I see it," Jagger told GQ in June regarding potential biopics. He noted that such projects often focus on specific periods of a musician's life, citing examples like the Bob Dylan and James Brown biopics.
The news comes as filming has commenced for Sam Mendes's four-part Beatles biopic, which features Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.
While casting for the Rolling Stones biopic has not yet begun, details regarding the project's narrative and visual direction are currently being organized. A source close to the band indicated their confidence in 101 Studios' previous work, stating, "The band love what 101 Studios have done before and think they’re in safe hands."