Studiocanal has unveiled a tantalizing first-look teaser for Back To Black, the upcoming musical biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson that delves into the extraordinary life of musical legend Amy Winehouse.
The film stars Marisa Abela, known for her breakout role in Industry, in the lead role as Amy Winehouse.
Scheduled for a release on April 12, Back To Black traces Winehouse’s journey from her formative years in the London underground music scene to her meteoric rise to international stardom.
The teaser offers a glimpse into Amy’s early days, capturing the essence of her famous image and persona on the streets of London. The teaser concludes with a powerful scene of Marisa Abela, portraying Amy Winehouse, recording the iconic single Back to Black in a recording studio.
The cast features BAFTA-winning actor Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse, Juliet Cowan as Janis Winehouse, and the highly acclaimed Lesley Manville, a Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, portraying Winehouse’s grandmother, Cynthia.
Written by Matt Greenhalgh, with music production handled by Giles Martin, and casting overseen by Nina Gold, Back To Black is produced by Alison Owen and Debra Hayward of Monumental Pictures, alongside Nicky Kentish-Barnes.
Taylor-Johnson serves as the executive producer, alongside Ron Halpern and SVP Global Production Joe Naftalin on behalf of Studiocanal. Check out the trailer here:
The teaser hints at Abela’s transformation into Winehouse, capturing the essence of the singer’s early years and setting the stage for a riveting exploration of her life. Studiocanal has confirmed that Abela will perform many of Winehouse’s hit songs in the film.
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson expressed her enthusiasm for casting Marisa Abela, stating,
Discovering a talent like Marisa Abela is akin to finding gold dust. The moment she looked into the lens at her first audition, I knew she was the perfect actor to play Amy Winehouse.
Taylor-Johnson commended Abela’s dedication, emphasizing her extensive preparation, attention to detail, and daily vocal training, highlighting that Abela doesn’t impersonate Winehouse but truly inhabits her character.
