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Boy George Biopic
A new BBC drama will explore the explosive life and times of iconic gay popstar, Boy George.
The film, to co-star Gavin and Stacy actor Matt Horne, will feature the
musician's early life right up to his prime days in the 1980’s.
Horne is to play Culture Club’s drummer Jon Moss, who was Boy George's lover in the early days of the band. The relatively unknown actor, Douglas Booth will play the part of Boy George.
The
drama, titled Worried About The Boy, will follow the singers journey
from cloakroom attendant to ‘80s cultural icon, including the development of his own
personal style, his romantic relationships and how he met his Culture
Club bandmates.
The biopic was penned by Hotel Babylon writer
Tony Basgallop, and will also star Hustle actor, Marc Warren and League
of Gentleman star, Mark Gatiss.
Ben Stephenson, the controller
of BBC Drama Commissioning, said: "Worried About The Boy will be an
evocative and visually enticing drama about one of our most iconic
British pop stars. With its mix of music, fashion and youth, it rounds
off our trio of dramas for BBC Two's Eighties season perfectly."
The series will also include The Royal Wedding, and an adaptation of Martin Amis' Money, starring Nick Frost.
