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Universal Lands Authorized Bon Jovi Biopic on Band's Early Rise

Jon Bon Jovi's involvement secures use of the band's catalog, with the project still in early development.

Overview

  • Universal closed the deal after a multi-studio bidding war to produce the feature.
  • The story will trace Bon Jovi's formative years through the breakthrough around the 'Slippery When Wet' era.
  • Jon Bon Jovi will participate, and the film will have access to the band's music library.
  • Cody Brotter is writing the screenplay, with Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra producing and Jacqueline Garell overseeing for Universal.
  • No director, casting, production schedule or release date has been announced.