Sinead O'Connor biopic confirmed to be in the works
The film will tell the story of the early life and career of the iconic singer.
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Sinéad passed away in 2023 at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered not only in Ireland but also worldwide.
Sinead O'Connor passed away in 2023. Photo: Getty.
Irish production company, I.E. Entertainment, are one of the companies behind the new project.
In 2022, they executive produced Sinéad's critically acclaimed documentary 'Nothing Compares', working alongside the musician in the process.
The biopic is also being co-produced by fellow Irish banner Nine Daughters, whose previous works include 2022 Paul Mescal film 'God's Creatures' and 2016's 'Lady MacBeth', starring Florence Pugh.
See-Saw Films are also behind the new project. They have produced Apple TV series 'Slow Horses, starring Gary Oldman and the British Netflix series 'Heartstopper'.
Sinéad left a massive impact on the music world. Pic: Andre Csillag/REX/Shutterstock
Sinéad's biopic is understood to have been in the works since her documentary came out in 2022.
It is being directed by Josephine Decker and written by Irish writer Stacey Gregg.
Nine Daughters founder Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly and the Oscar-winning duo of Iain Canning and Emile Sherman from See-Saw will produce.
They will be joined by Neil Chordia, with music heavyweight Tim Clark serving as executive producer on behalf of I.E. Entertainment.
BBC Film is funding the film's development.
The biopic will follow her early life and iconic career. Pic: Rob Ball/Redferns via Getty Images
Sinéad was one of Ireland's most influential musicians, succeeding on the global scale for her songs but also being a trailblazer for women across the world.
She won a Grammy at the age of 23 for her 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got' album.
It spent six weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard chart in 1990 and contained the iconic hit single 'Nothing Compares 2 U'.
Sinéad described herself as a 'protest singer', using her platform to campaign against sexism in the music business and corruption within the Catholic Church.
Her activism was seen worldwide in 1992, when she famously tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Sinéad tearing the Pope's picture on Saturday Night Live. Pic: NBC
According to Variety, the biopic will explore Sinéad's early life and beginnings in the music industry.
They state: 'It will look to tell the story of how one young woman from Dublin took on the world, examining how her global fame may have been built on her talent, but her name became synonymous with her efforts to draw attention to the crimes committed by the Catholic Church and the Irish state.'
It was recently the second anniversary of Sinéad's passing.
Her death was confirmed to be a result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, after she was found unresponsive in her London flat on July 26, 2023.
Sinéad O'Connor receiving the Classic Irish Album award for I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize. Pic: Kieran Frost/Redferns
The tributes paid to her by fans showed the impact she had on people all over Ireland and the world.
One fan shared on social media: 'Paid a visit to Deansgrange Cemetery today and laid some flowers at the grave of Sinéad O'Connor. 2 years tomorrow since she passed. Nothing compares to you, Sinéad.'
Another wrote: 'R.I.P. Sinéad O'Connor! Thank you for standing on the right side of history. Your humanity in the Palestinian people has proven you to be a true leader in representing equality. Nothing but respect for the Irish people.'
A third added: 'There are no words to describe the artist Sinéad … Thank you Sinéad, for the gems of beauty you shared with us.'
Yet another said: 'She will never ever be forgotten. She was unique and complicated. She wasn't a typical voice, musically, artistically and politically. She was both fragile and powerful. She was a fighter and a force. For me, she is my ultimate Irish icon and a connection with my half-Irish heritage.'
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