Overview

• Marisa Abela has been cast to play Amy Winehouse in the upcoming biopic 'Back to Black', with filming set to begin on January 16 in London.
• The film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh, will focus on Winehouse's life up until her death in 2011.
• Jack O’Connell will star as Blake Fielder-Civil, Winehouse’s former husband, while Eddie Marsan will play Winehouse’s father and Lesley Manville will play Winehouse’s maternal grandmother.
• The film has the full support of Universal Music Group, Sony Music Publishing and The Amy Winehouse Estate.
• The UK release date for 'Back to Black' is April 12, 2024, with other international release dates yet to be announced.