David Gordon Green to Direct Lionel Richie Musical Biopic — World of Reel

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Humming out of the cinema? Completely normal, now that the musical biopic seems to be on repeat in the cinema, from Bob Dylan to the film about Bruce Springsteen that will be released later this year. That popularity is not strange, because such films make Hollywood, the music industry and the artists happy. 'A revival of old songs makes the cash register ring.'

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David Gordon Green to Direct Lionel Richie Musical Biopic — World of Reel

No, you’re not reading this wrong. I’m hearing David Gordon Green has signed up to direct a Lionel Richie musical biopic. Peter Chiarelli (“Crazy Rich Asians”) wrote the screenplay. The film is currently has set up shop at Disney. The way things are moving, I wouldn’t be surprised if it goes into production this year.Richie, 75, is one of the best-selling artists of all-time. He started off as the lead singer of The Commodores, but found his big…