Russel Nash Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 http://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/63353Former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum has revealed that he is working on a screenplay for a new biopic about the band. Sorum, who appeared live with former Guns N' Roses' members Slash, Duff McKagan, Gilby Clarke and Steven Adler during their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at the weekend, told VH1 that he is currently writing the script and is in discussions with a "couple of pretty big people" about it. Asked about the biopic, he said: "I've talked about doing a screenplay and that's actually something that I'm in talks about with a couple of pretty big people. The only problem with that is figuring out how to work out the music situation."Sorum went on to say that he believed Hollywood had yet to capture the spirit of rock n' roll in a biopic and that he believed Walk The Line and The Doors were the only ones that had come close.He said of this: "If you look at rock and roll movies, they've never been done right. The only ones that I actually thought were decent were The Doors movie, which I thought was decent and I liked the Johnny Cash film. If you look at any of those other kind of traditional rock flicks, like Mark Wahlberg and Rock Star and all those, they're all kind of dumb."Sorum went on to add that if a film were to be make about his former band, it would have to have "a different kind of energy", but that the story "could be great on film" if told in the right manner. He added: "If there was a film about Guns N' Roses, the thing about Guns N' Roses that was different than all the butt rock bands in Hollywood was that it was down and dirty and punk rock and real. As much as anyone wants to say they want to try to lump it in with hair metal, it never was because it was a different kind of energy. There was a much sort of more street, dark undercurrent happening that could be great on film." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jay Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 fuck no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1447 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Sorum making a gnr film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanudo19 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 http://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/63353Former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum has revealed that he is working on a screenplay for a new biopic about the band. Sorum, who appeared live with former Guns N' Roses' members Slash, Duff McKagan, Gilby Clarke and Steven Adler during their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at the weekend, told VH1 that he is currently writing the script and is in discussions with a "couple of pretty big people" about it. Asked about the biopic, he said: "I've talked about doing a screenplay and that's actually something that I'm in talks about with a couple of pretty big people. The only problem with that is figuring out how to work out the music situation."Sorum went on to say that he believed Hollywood had yet to capture the spirit of rock n' roll in a biopic and that he believed Walk The Line and The Doors were the only ones that had come close.He said of this: "If you look at rock and roll movies, they've never been done right. The only ones that I actually thought were decent were The Doors movie, which I thought was decent and I liked the Johnny Cash film. If you look at any of those other kind of traditional rock flicks, like Mark Wahlberg and Rock Star and all those, they're all kind of dumb."Sorum went on to add that if a film were to be make about his former band, it would have to have "a different kind of energy", but that the story "could be great on film" if told in the right manner. He added: "If there was a film about Guns N' Roses, the thing about Guns N' Roses that was different than all the butt rock bands in Hollywood was that it was down and dirty and punk rock and real. As much as anyone wants to say they want to try to lump it in with hair metal, it never was because it was a different kind of energy. There was a much sort of more street, dark undercurrent happening that could be great on film."wow...a movie with matt sorum writing the script...and where they wont be able to use the name axl rose, guns n roses or the name of the songs or the songs... it must be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Macaroni Incident? Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Axl Rose will file a lawsuit in 5...4...3...2...1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Whatever funds the next album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiaz06 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy79 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Of course, Sorum would be the ideal source to picture the 1985-1990 era....NOT. Maybe he's just fishing for Axl's attention with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 noPlease no!!! And Sorum involved in the screenplay... I really hope that Axl stops this shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateChick Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Oh no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jay Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 i would love to see axl's reaction haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister mosh Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 HAHA!...Daniel Day Lewis for axl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoM Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I thought he stopped doing drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I think if its done right, a movie about Guns N' Roses could be really good. I don't think I need to point out that Axl would strongly disapprove of course, especially if its being spearheaded by Matt Sorum. But in all truth I don't think this sort of thing can be done justice until these guys can settle their differences and each give their input, if its bias toward either side at all it'll be a disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlCorp Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm sure Axl will be portrayed as a calm reasonable person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Rose aka God Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If Sorum does it, I feel as though because of the guy he is, he'll approach Axl and get it looked at first. If Axl blindly says no he'll probably tackle it without using much of GN'R's copyright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrain50 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Matt wasn't even around when Guns were born and that's what a movie should focus on. I'd rather see all the documentary footage Axl has stored in his vault. And if a movie ever is made, which I'm not sure I want, please use Axl's voice not some imitation. I hate it when the actor insists on singing the songs, it ruins it. The movie is about representing the icon they are portraying not themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 http://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/63353Former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum has revealed that he is working on a screenplay for a new biopic about the band. Sorum, who appeared live with former Guns N' Roses' members Slash, Duff McKagan, Gilby Clarke and Steven Adler during their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at the weekend, told VH1 that he is currently writing the script and is in discussions with a "couple of pretty big people" about it. Asked about the biopic, he said: "I've talked about doing a screenplay and that's actually something that I'm in talks about with a couple of pretty big people. The only problem with that is figuring out how to work out the music situation."Sorum went on to say that he believed Hollywood had yet to capture the spirit of rock n' roll in a biopic and that he believed Walk The Line and The Doors were the only ones that had come close.He said of this: "If you look at rock and roll movies, they've never been done right. The only ones that I actually thought were decent were The Doors movie, which I thought was decent and I liked the Johnny Cash film. If you look at any of those other kind of traditional rock flicks, like Mark Wahlberg and Rock Star and all those, they're all kind of dumb."Sorum went on to add that if a film were to be make about his former band, it would have to have "a different kind of energy", but that the story "could be great on film" if told in the right manner. He added: "If there was a film about Guns N' Roses, the thing about Guns N' Roses that was different than all the butt rock bands in Hollywood was that it was down and dirty and punk rock and real. As much as anyone wants to say they want to try to lump it in with hair metal, it never was because it was a different kind of energy. There was a much sort of more street, dark undercurrent happening that could be great on film."The Doors movie was mostly myth, and all the Doors said that it was Oliver Stone's version. The Hendrix movie for Showtime was awful, although Billy Zane's part as Jimi's manager was good. Should just make a documentary about GnR, with the footage that's out there, and whatever isn't on film, let the band tell the stories. The movie to make is more in the late 70s-early 80s, when all those guys in the Fairfax area were riding dirt bikes and playing ball in the streets. Make a movie about that period in time, punk kids trying to peek in Gazzarris and the Whisky, not about when they did make it big. The Beatles Anthology, the best stuff was about their time in the clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Rose Baby Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Leonardo Di Caprio to play A. Rose.Make it happen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Universal_Sigh Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Axl would never allow this.I mean, it would be awesome. It would be very cool. So you know it won't happen. Anything I would consider "cool" or a positive move for Axl or GNR is a pretty good indicator it won't happen. I think this would be cool, so you can bet your bottom dollar Axl won't go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketQueen1985 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Yeah, I don't see this movie ever happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 you do not need someones permission to make a movie about their life. axl couldn't stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NewGNRnOldGNR Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Starring Steven Adler... as himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 you do not need someones permission to make a movie about their life. axl couldn't stop it.How many rock movies based on a true story have ever turned out good? The Doors? Sid and Nancy? That's more about the actor than the storyline. If they make a documentary about the band and they wanted to hire actors to do reenactments, that's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scumcat Esq. Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Matt should team up with Marc Canter to pull it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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