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Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart is set to collaborate with AR Rahman on an upcoming feature film Ebony McQueenDirected by Shekhar Kapur, known for his work Elizabeth And What’s Love Got To Do With It?According to reports, the coming-of-age film is inspired by Stewart’s own teenage years growing up in north-east England in the 1960s and early ’70s. deadline,
Ebony McQueen It promises to be a vibrant musical exploration, with Stewart and Rahman composing both the film’s score and soundtrack. Production will take place in Stewart’s native Sunderland, renowned for its shipbuilding heritage. Although redevelopment has changed the landscape of Stewart’s childhood streets, nearby locations will stand in for the film’s period setting.
The film is adapted from Stewart’s 2022 autobiographical album of the same name, which was co-written with Lorne Campbell, Selma Dimitrijevic, and Peter Sauter. The story traces Stewart’s transformative journey from aspiring football player to music icon, which began with a serious knee injury. “Music appeared as if by magic,” Stewart recalls of the turning point in his life.
Joining Stewart and Rahman in the creative venture are producer David Parfitt, who Shakespeare in Love And FatherParfitt, another Sunderland resident, is excited to bring the project to his hometown. “We are embarking on this adventure with a fantastic team,” he said.
Sharon D. Clarke, famous for her roles death of a salesman And Red, White and Royal Bluewill play the lead role in Ebony McQueenClarke’s portrayal of the bluesy, voodoo queen looks to be a fascinating centerpiece of the film.
The film also stars rising Northern rocker Tom A. Smith as Charlie McGarvey, a semi-autobiographical role that reflects Stewart’s younger self. Stewart’s own Dave Stewart Entertainment produces, in association with Trademark Films and David Jacobson, Ebony McQueen It will reflect the cultural upheavals and personal revolutions of the late ’60s that shaped Stewart’s musical career.
