Hollywood is gearing up to bring some of the world's most fascinating figures to the big screen with their upcoming lineup of biopics. Following the success of Michael, the biopic about Michael Jackson, here are some of the most anticipated biopics to watch out for.
The first one is Madden, a film about the life of American football coach and commentator John Madden, starring Nicolas Cage in the titular role. Directed by David O. Russell, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Christian Bale, Kathryn Hahn, John Mulaney, Sienna Miller, and Shane Gillis, and is set to hit theaters on November 26 this year.
Another highly anticipated biopic is The Council, starring and produced by Will Smith, which focuses on the 1970s Harlem crime syndicate led by Nicky Barnes, known as 'Mr. Untouchable'. The film is set to release on October 8 this year.
Jimmy, starring KJ Apa as actor and military aviator James Stewart, follows the life of Stewart, who was involved in two historic wars - World War 2 and Vietnam War. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 6 this year.
Pressure, starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, is a historical war drama film that chronicles the intense 72 hours before the D-Day landings and focuses on the high-stakes decision-making behind launching the Allied invasion. It is expected to arrive on screen this year.
The Beatles' biopic, directed by Sam Mendes, is set to bring an iconic four-part cinematic event on screen, with each part based on one of the members of The Beatles. The cast includes Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan, who will step into the shoes of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. It will also feature actor Farhan Akhtar in an undisclosed role. The films are scheduled for release in April 2028.
Snoop, directed by Craig Brewer, stars Jonathan Daviss as the legendary West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg. The film will cover the rapper's life, stardom, and even the controversial moments in his life, and will be an R-rated movie, eyeing a 2027 release.
