Mick Jagger embarks on huge film project to produce new movie about Jazz icon Miles Davis
The Rolling Stones legend's production company, Jagged Films, will produce the upcoming film which explores Miles' life and first trip to Paris in 1949, which eventually led to a romance with French actress and singer Juliette Greco.
Miles & Juliette will be directed by Brian Pohlad - who is the man behind the Brian Wilson biopic Love & Mercy, with Brian's own River Road Entertainment company co-producing alongside Mick's.
And Mick, 81, has already lined up a stellar cast for the film, with Damson Idris taking on the role of the jazz artist while rising star Anamaria Vartolome of Mickey 17 fame will portray Juliette.
The entertainer confirmed the new project and told of his excitement at telling Miles' story. He shared: 'I'm so thrilled to be a part of a film that celebrates the early days of Miles Davis and his great love, Juliette Greco.
'Miles is inarguably one of the most influential and important musicians of the 20th century.'
Meanwhile, a source told The Sun: 'Mick's Jagged Films business has been involved in some really cool music documentaries and films, and now he's taking on Miles' story.
'He is really excited to be on board the project, which is a collaboration between Jagged Films and Bill Pohlad's River Road Entertainment. Bill is directing the film, with Mick serving as a producer.'
Mick's company is known for producing other films about music legends, including James Brown: Say it Loud and Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind.
Miles & Juliette, set within the post-war Parisian arts scene, will not only explore Miles' as a musical genius, but will take an in depth look at a man who was transformed by love and heartbreak.
The film's director Bill said of the new project: 'Though much of my work has centred on music, I've always been drawn to the intimacy and complexity of a great love story.
'With Miles & Juliette, I feel incredibly fortunate to explore both – through the lens of two artists whose connection was as fleeting as it was life-changing.
'This story isn't just about Miles Davis and Juliette Gréco – it's about the universal rhythm of falling in love, of being transformed by it, and of carrying its echo with you long after the moment has passed.'
Miles, who passed away in 1991, was one of the most influential figures in jazz in the 20th century and produced over 60 studio albums.
Meanwhile, Juliette, who died in 2020, was known for her songs Paris Canaille and La Javanaise, as well as films including The Sun Also Rises (1957) and Crack In The Mirror (1960) [pictured in 1989]
He's well known for tracks including So What, In a Silent Way and Right Off.
Meanwhile, Juliette, who died in 2020, was known for her songs Paris Canaille and La Javanaise, as well as films including The Sun Also Rises (1957), Crack In The Mirror (1960) and The Night of the Generals (1967).
It comes after Mick's fiancée Melanie Hamrick has revealed she's not marrying the Rolling Stones rocker anytime soon because she's afraid to tie the knot to the former lothario.
Giving an unprecedented look into her relationship with the rock star, 81, the former ballerina, 37, also says they will move to London permanently next year so they can enrol their eight-year-old son, Deveraux, in school.
Melanie confirmed she has been engaged to Jagger for two-three years in a new interview with Paris Match when asked how long she has been wearing her engagement ring.
And talking of marriage, she said: 'Maybe one day, maybe not. We are so happy in our current life that I would be too afraid to change anything. I don't know what to call it, maybe simply happiness.'
The secret to their happiness, she claims is supporting each other and being there for each other.
Melanie and Mick, 81, met in Tokyo in February 2014 when the Stones were on tour.
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