Iconic '80s Rock Band Biopic Announces Star-Studded Cast
An iconic 1980s rock group is getting a biopic, and the star-studded cast has just been announced.
Scorpions, the German hard rock band behind "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Wind of Change," is getting a feature film biopic from FOX Entertainment Studios, and on Friday, June 27, the studio announced the cast for the main roles.
The biopic is called Wind of Change and it chronicles "he incredible journey of the legendary rock group the Scorpions, with the longest-running and most successful line-up of the band."
Dominic West (The Crown) is playing Scorpions famous manager Don McGhee, Alexander Dreymon (The Last Kingdom) is starring as guitarist Rudolf Schenker, Ludwig Trepte (Generation War) is playing frontman Klaus Meine, Ed Speleers (You) is playing guitarist Matthias Jab, Luke Brandon Field (Interview with the Vampire, Jojo Rabbit) is playing drummer Herman Rarebell and David Kross (The Reader) is playing Andrej, the band's friend who is imprisoned on the other side of the Berlin wall.The description of the film reads, "Through their music, with hits ranging from 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' to 'Still Loving You,' the Scorpions helped bridge the divide between East and West, leaving an indelible mark on history and proving the transformative power of art."
'It's been an unbelievable journey developing this film, and bringing it to life feels surreal,' says Ali Afshar, Founder and President of ESX Entertainment, in a statement. 'Not only did the Scorpions' music help me get through tremendous difficulties as an Iranian immigrant in America in the early 80s, but their message of love, peace and rock 'n' roll seems more relevant today than ever. This cast is an amazing ensemble of truly great talent. I can't thank FOX Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment enough for their support and especially the band — Rudolf, Klaus and Matthias — for believing in us and trusting us to tell their life story.'
Wind of Change is set for a 2025 theatrical debut, though no specific date has been announced yet.
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