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Sony’s Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Biopic Advances as Director Talks Begin

Lee Hall remains attached as screenwriter with negotiations underway to appoint a director for the film.

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Overview

  • Sony Pictures and Polygram Entertainment have confirmed that the long-gestating Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic remains in active development.
  • Negotiations to secure a director are progressing, though no official appointment has been announced.
  • Oscar-nominated writer Lee Hall, known for Rocketman, continues to pen the screenplay.
  • The Osbourne family’s media arm and Universal Music Group’s Polygram Entertainment are producing alongside Sharon, Jack and Aimee Osbourne.
  • The film will feature Ozzy’s Black Sabbath and solo music catalog as it chronicles his partnership with Sharon.