Shailene Woodley Will play the following roles Janis Joplin in a new biopic project about the iconic music icon.
There have been many attempts at a Joplin biopic over the years, but this is the first time it might actually happen. Woodley not only acted in the film, but also served as a producer.
The film will be filmed in California over 30 days and will cost about $10 million in “qualified expenses.” Woodley said in a statement:
“California meant a lot to Janis Joplin—from the stoops of San Francisco to the wooden walls of Sunset Sound, the state became the stage for her exploration not only of the world of music, but also of the vibrant world of humanity .
Born on January 19, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, Janis Joplin rose to fame as one of the most influential and iconic rock singers of the 1960s.
She felt like an outsider growing up due to her unconventional appearance and interests, which led to her love of blues and beat poetry. After college, Joplin moved to San Francisco in 1963 and became part of the city’s burgeoning counterculture.
Her powerful blues voice is inspired by music such as bessie smith and lead belly. Joplin got her big break in 1966 when she joined the psychedelic rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Their performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 catapulted her to fame, and the group’s album cheap thrills (1968) was a huge success, cementing her reputation as a groundbreaking artist.
In 1969, Joplin left Big Brother to pursue a solo career and formed his own band: the Kozmic Blues Band and later the Full Tilt Boogie Band. Her solo albums include Mom, I hear the Kozmic Blues again! (1969) and pearl (1971), demonstrated her versatility and deep emotional connection to music.
Joplin struggled with substance abuse throughout her career and battled alcohol and drug addiction, culminating in her tragic death from a heroin overdose on October 4, 1970, at the age of 27.
Joplin’s legacy as a groundbreaking female rock star endures, and her unique voice and emotional performances continue to inspire generations of musicians. her posthumous album pearl became one of her most famous works.
Source: Variety Show
