Hendrix Biopic by Quentin Tarantino

[BlackWolf]

The cult filmmaker tackling the story of a rock legend.

Quentin Tarantino will tackle the untouchable rock image of Jimi Hendrix in a new biopic planned for a possible 2007 release.

Tarantino is known for his particularly extravagant 60's and 70's themed film scores and plans to begin shooting the as-yet-unnamed project later this year in Seattle. The director was said to have been won over by the 'impressive' script and is already reported to be well underway with the film's pre-production.

Although no cast or title have been yet confirmed, the feature has the full backing of the Hendrix estate. According to producers at Dragonslayer Films, Tarantino will work with Hendrix's brother, Leon, to tell the story of the guitar legend's rise and fall.

I think it could be great.

[SilverSpoon]

This better be good. That other one I saw was terrible.

well if tarantino is doing it, it should be really good

[SilverSpoon]

And violent. I bet he will have really trippy drug scenes, and when Hendrix burns his guitar it will be like this giant inferno.

[Mat]

Quentin Tarantino has shot down published reports that signed on to direct the long-awaited Jimi Hendrix biopic. The movie maker was previously said to be a huge fan of the script of the film, according to producers at Dragonslayer Films, and was expected to team up with Hendrix's brother Leon to tell the story of the guitar great's life. Shooting was allegedly set to begin later this year in Seattle, Washington; New York, Toronto, Canada; and London.

According to the Ain't It Cool News web site, Quentin was asked about the reports Thursday night (April 27) at a film festival in Texas. When told that he was rumored to be making the "Purple Haze" of biopics, Tarantino reportedly just began shaking his head. "Complete fabrication," he said. "There's not even an iota of truth to it."

Credit: Blabbermouth.net

So yea, there goes that.

[SilverSpoon]

Aw, that's too bad.

[BlackWolf]

Damn, I was looking foward to that.