A new biopic about the late singer Marianne Faithfull is in the works.
The film, is to be directed by Zaida Bergroth, starring Freya Allan as the late pop star, who passed away back in January. It will also see British actor Jojo Macari portray Faithfull's ex boyfriend and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.
'Faithfull' is to also be produced by Julia Taylor-Stanley of Artemis Films, and Finnish producer Roosa Toivonen, who is also from the same homeland as Zaida Bergroth. A previous Marianne Faithfull documentary had been the works, but later fell through, according to Taylor-Stanley.
Both Taylor-Johnson and Bergroth also co-wrote the screen play for 'Faithfull'.
A synopsis for 'Faithfull' reads the following: “From angel-innocent pop icon, actress of stage and screen and long-time muse and girlfriend of Mick Jagger, to homelessness, addiction, and ignominy".
“Faithfull” will depict Marianne Faithfull’s rollercoaster ride from the brightest lights of the wild 1960s of her youth, to fallen golden girl and then her remarkable phoenix-like rise and resurgence”.
The synopsis also adds that the film “establishes her as one of the great icons and true artists of our time".
Marianne Faithfull passed away back in January aged 78.
“Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family,” a statement read. “She will be dearly missed".
Faithfull was renowned for her single, 'As Tears Go By', which was the first track written by her ex boyfriend Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. She also released the Grammy nominated album, 'Broken English' in 1979.
Her ex partner Mick Jagger led the tributes to her, along with bandmate Keith Richards and Beatles legend Paul McCartney.
“I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull. She was so much part of my life for so long,” Mick Jagger shared on social media. “She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered".
"What sad news that Marianne Faithfull has passed away", McCartney added on Instagram. “She came into my life in the Sixties and was a beautiful, sweet 17 year old who radiated innocent joy. Then through the years I was lucky enough to run into her and to become a life-long friend".
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