They died but were not forgotten, especially by film and television producers. Several icons of music and fashion will be back on our screens in 2024, big and small. From Amy Winehouse to Coco Chanel, discover who will play them on screen and the first set photos coming months in this review of five films or series expected later this year.
Back to blackhits theaters this spring
Actress Marisa Abela with director Sam Taylor-Johnson. Photo by Dean Rogers provided by Focus Features
It is not known to the general public that British actress Marisa Abela will be 27 years old when the film about the turbulent life of singer Amy Winehouse, a member of the 27 Club, which brings together artists who are at their peak at 27, is released Career tragically lost their lives. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (50 Shades of Grey), Back to Black will follow Winehouse's rise from her teenage years to fame in the 2000s.
Bob Marley: One Lovein the cinema on February 14th
Kingsley Ben-Adir plays Bob Marley in the cinema. Photo by Chiabella James provided by Paramount Pictures
There have been documentaries, but this time the legacy of the reggae music pioneer, who died far too early in 1981 at the age of 36, is celebrated through a biographical work. The Brit Kingsley Ben-Adir will show Bob Marley on the big screen and will certainly make his popularity explode at the same time. Behind the camera is Reinaldo Marcus Green, who directed the film about Serena and Venus Williams' father, for which Will Smith won Best Actor at the Oscars.
Mariain cinemas in 2024
Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas. Photo by Pablo Larrain
The first photos are breathtaking. Who but Angelina Jolie could revive the great Maria Callas in the cinema? With all due respect to Céline Dion, who has long dreamed of landing this coveted role, the 48-year-old American will celebrate her return to the screen after three years of absence by joining the list of actresses who will be transformed into vanished idols on behalf of Pablo Larrain, also the director of films about Jackie Kennedy and Lady Diana.
The new lookon Apple TV+ on February 14th
Coco Chanel, revived by Juliette Binoche. Photo courtesy of Apple TV+
Two French fashion immortals for the price of one. In this nine-part series, which will air on Apple TV+, we return to the time of the Second World War to follow the journey of Christian Dior, played by Ben Mendelsohn, who crosses swords with Coco Chanel, here in the guise of the great Juliette Binoche. For the first time since her role as Camille Claudel in 2013, the actress is getting back in touch with historical figures.
the Emperor Karlon Disney+ in 2024
Actor Daniel Brühl becomes Karl Lagerfeld. Photo courtesy of Disney+
Fashionistas are in for a treat. In addition to The New Look, another series will document the life of a great late fashion designer. In “Kaiser Karl”, the more than versatile German actor Daniel Brühl will play his compatriot Karl Lagerfeld, who died in 2019. It is said that no fewer than 3,000 costumes, 2,200 extras and 40 sets were necessary to film this series in six episodes.
More biographies awaited
Michael
Michael Jackson, played by Jaafar Jackson (scheduled for release in 2025)
Mr. Aznavour
Charles Aznavour, played by Tahar Rahim (scheduled for release in 2024)
A complete unknown
Bob Dylan, played by Timothée Chalamet (scheduled for release in 2024)