Bluesmen take a spin in Sony's "Cadillac"
Reuters, May 30, 2007 7:58 pm PDTThe nascent movie arm of
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is developing a movie about
Chicago bluesmen Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Howlin' Wolf.
"Cadillac Records" will be directed for Sony BMG Film by Darnell Martin ("Their Eyes Were Watching God"), who also wrote the script. Casting is underway, and Sony BMG anticipates landing some of its artists in the film's lead roles. Production will begin this year in Chicago.
Sony BMG Film was established in August 2005 to make music-related films for theatrical release.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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