A Boyz II Men biopic is in the works to chronicle their 30-year career.
As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, the four-time Grammy-winners have partnered with production and financing companies Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave to develop the feature film, with the group’s Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Wanya Morris executive producing.
The producers, Denis O’Sullivan (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Jeff Kalligheri (“I Wanna Dance With Somebody”), are reportedly in talks with writers and directors to lead the project.
“We’ve been waiting to find the right partners who understand our story and are willing to tell it all,” Morris said in a press statement. “Denis and Jeff at Compelling Pictures understood us day one.
“Having grown up as huge fans of Boyz II Men, and having spent the past couple of years getting to know the guys and become friends with them, it’s a tremendous honor to help bring their unique and untold story to the big screen,” said O’Sullivan and Kalligheri.
Formed in 1985, Boyz II Men dominated the airwaves in the 90s. They became a dominant musical voice thanks to such hits as “Motownphilly,” “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You” and “On Bended Knee.” They were also featured on the Mariah Carey track “One Sweet Day.”
The group is currently touring and recently headlined a sold-out, three-night stint at the Hollywood Bowl, their first performance at the historic venue after having been an opening act there at the start of their journey.
Boyz II Men have joined the list of beloved artists getting the biopic treatment.
Among the musicians whose biopics are currently in production include Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Jenni Rivera, Janis Joplin, Queen Latifah, Sublime and more.