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Euronews
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Two years after her death, a Sinéad O'Connor biopic is in the works
Two years after her death, a biopic on legendary Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor is reportedly in development. According to Variety, the film will be directed by Josephine Decker, known for the 2020 feature Shirley, based on the life of novelist Shirley Jackson. Decker will work from a script by Irish writer Stacey Gregg. Helming the project is Irish production company ie: entertainment, which already executive produced the 2022 Sinéad O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares. The upcoming film has reportedly been in the works since the release of the critically acclaimed documentary, on which the singer had collaborated. Other production companies involved in the biopic include Oscar-winning See-Saw Films, known for The King's Speech, Shame, Lion and The Power of the Dog, as well as Nine Daughters, which produced Lady Macbeth and God's Creatures. Both companies previously collaborated on Francis Lee's 2020 period drama Ammonite. The film is expected to focus on O'Connor's early life and career. It will 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." Sinéad O'Connor died in 2023 at age 56. The biggest commercial success of her four-decade career remained her 1990 album 'I' Do Not Want What I Haven't Got', which featured her hit cover of Prince's song 'Nothing Compares 2 U'. O'Connor, who self-identified as a 'protest singer', intertwined her music and activism throughout her life. She most vehemently advocated against child abuse in the Catholic Church. During a 1992 performance on US comedy show Saturday Night Live, she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II, a gesture that drew wide condemnation. In 2018, she converted to Islam and took the name Shuhada' Sadaqat, while continuing to perform under her birth name. The Irish musician released her memoir 'Rememberings" in 2021, just two years before her death. Her legacy was a subject of controversy during the 2024 US presidential campaign, when her estate asked Donald Trump to stop using 'Nothing Compares to U' at his political rallies. "Throughout her life, it is well known that Sinéad O'Connor lived by a fierce moral code defined by honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards her fellow human beings,' O'Connor's estate and her label Chrysalis Records said in a statement at the time. "As the guardians of her legacy, we demand that Donald Trump, and his associates desist from using her music immediately."
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Biopic about the early life of Sinéad O'Connor in development
A new film telling the story of the early life and career of the late Sinéad O'Connor is in development, according to reports. Variety magazine reports that the film about the Dublin-born singer, who died in 2023 at the age of 56, s being made by Irish production company ie: entertainment, which executive produced Belfast director Kathryn Ferguson's O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares. According to Variety, the new film will explore O'Connor's early life and musical beginnings and her refusal to pander to industry expectations. It will chart her early rise to fame and her efforts to highlight the crimes committed by the Catholic Church and the Irish state. Irish production company Nine Daughters, who produced God's Creatures and Lady Macbeth and See-Saw Films (Slow Horses, The Power of the Dog) are also said to be involved in the film, which has been in the works since Nothing Compares. The film is being directed by Josephine Decker, with a script by Irish writer Stacey Gregg. Nine Daughters founder Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly and the Oscar-winning duo of Iain Canning and Emile Sherman.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Sinead O'Connor biopic in the works
A biopic of the late Sinead O'Connor is rumoured to be in the works. Variety has learned a movie about the life of the Nothing Compares 2 U singer has been commissioned by See-Saw Films, who produced Slow Horses and The Power of the Dog. The film will tell the story of the early life and career of the Bray musician, who died in 2023 at the age of 56, her rise in the music world, and how she used her platform to challenge powerful institutions. The biopic aims to capture the story of a young artist whose talent and activism left a lasting global impact. Behind the project is Irish production company ie: entertainment, which executive-produced the critically-acclaimed O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares, and worked with the singer in the process, alongside fellow Irish banner Nine Daughters (God's Creatures, Lady Macbeth) and See-Saw Films (Slow Horses, The Power of the Dog). Irish pop and rock singer and musician Sinead O'Connor (Image: Star Tribune via Getty Images) Nine Daughters and See-Saw reunite having previously collaborated on Ammonite. Sinead was one of Ireland's most influential cultural figures, who rose to international fame with her 1990 album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, featuring the global hit Nothing Compares 2 U. The track earned her a Grammy, multiple international awards, and made her the first woman to win MTV Video of the Year. Beyond her music, Sinead was a vocal activist, addressing issues such as sexism in the music industry and abuses within the Catholic Church. Her 1992 appearance on Saturday Night Live, where she tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II, remains one of her most-discussed moments in television history. Sinead O'Connor in Nothing Compares 2 U music video (Image: YouTube/Sinead O'Connor) The biopic will explore O'Connor's upbringing in Dublin, her rise in the music world, and how she used her platform to challenge powerful institutions. The film aims to capture the story of a young artist whose talent and activism left a lasting global impact. It comes after last month her father Sean revealed he visits her grave every week. The 87-year-old told Oliver Callan on his RTE Radio 1 show: "When Sinéad passed, I cried my eyes out for a fortnight. I still miss her," he told Callan. "Of course it's a comfort (the outpouring of grief by the public), but Sinéad had two personas. "One was in the public arena and the other was with her family and I saw her funeral as being lovely for her fans. Sean O'Connor with Oliver Callan "At a personal level, I've never had publicity in respect of Sinéad and it made it all the more hurtful for all of us when she died. "I visit her grave every week... and we have a conversation and I bring her up to date." The radio presenter asked what he did for Sinéad when "the fame part was cruel to her", and he replied: "You can't do anything except be there. "Sinéad could be outrageous in the public world and she could be outrageous in the family, she could be cranky. In the end I always had compassion for her, she was always on the edge. "We got on very well, most of the time, sometimes she'd fall out with me." He also recounted the happy memory of the last time he saw Sinéad when they took a three-night holiday in Wexford and said that having so much family around him helped when she died. "It was a sad time, the extent of the family around me helped," he added. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sinéad O'Connor biopic in development from ‘Nothing Compares' producers
A biopic chronicling the early life and career of Irish music legend Sinéad O'Connor is in development, with production led by the teams behind the acclaimed documentary Nothing Compares. Irish production company ie: entertainment, which worked directly with O'Connor during the making of the documentary, is collaborating with Nine Daughters (God's Creatures, Lady Macbeth) and See-Saw Films (Slow Horses, The Power of the Dog). The film will be directed by Josephine Decker (Shirley) from a script by Irish writer Stacey Gregg. Producers include Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, Neil Chordia, and Oscar-winning duo Iain Canning and Emile Sherman (The King's Speech, Lion), with music executive Tim Clark serving as executive producer for ie: entertainment. BBC Film is funding the project's development. O'Connor, who passed away in 2023 at age 56, became one of Ireland's most influential cultural figures. She rose to international fame with her 1990 album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, featuring the global hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U.' The track earned her a Grammy, multiple international awards, and made her the first woman to win MTV Video of the Year. Beyond her music, O'Connor was a vocal activist, addressing issues such as sexism in the music industry and abuses within the Catholic Church. Her 1992 appearance on Saturday Night Live, where she tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II, remains one of her most discussed moments. The biopic will explore O'Connor's upbringing in Dublin, her rise in the music world, and how she used her platform to challenge powerful institutions. The film aims to capture the story of a young artist whose talent and activism left a lasting global impact.
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Sinéad O'Connor Biopic in Works
Yara Sameh A Sinéad O'Connor biopic is in development. According to Variety, the film will tell the story of the early life and career of the iconic Irish musician, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 56. Behind the project is Irish production company ie: entertainment, which executive produced the critically acclaimed O'Connor documentary 'Nothing Compares' (and worked with the singer in the process), alongside fellow Irish banner Nine Daughters ('God's Creatures,' 'Lady Macbeth') and See-Saw Films ('Slow Horses,' 'The Power of the Dog'). Nine Daughters and See-Saw reunite having previously collaborated on 'Ammonite.' The film — which is understood to have been in the works since 2022's 'Nothing Compares' documentary — is being directed by Josephine Decker ('Shirley'), working from a script by Irish writer Stacey Gregg. Nine Daughters founder Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly and the Oscar-winning duo of Iain Canning and Emile Sherman ('The King's Speech,' 'Lion') from See-Saw will produce, as will Neil Chordia (Urban Hymn), with music heavyweight Tim Clark serving as executive producer on behalf of ie: entertainment. BBC Film is funding the film's development. O'Connor became one of the most legendary figures in Irish cultural history and a trailblazer for women across the world. At 23, she won a Grammy for her sophomore album 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got,' which spent six weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard chart in 1990 and contained the hit single 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' one of the biggest selling songs of the year. The album and single amassed multiple global music accolades, including a Billboard and Brit Award, while O'Connor became the first woman to win MTV Video of the Year. Alongside her music, O'Connor was a passionate campaigner, activist and, as she described it, 'protest singer,' using her platform to denounce issues such as sexism in the music business and corruption within the Catholic Church. During a 1992 appearance on 'Saturday Night Live,' she famously tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II, sparking a wave of condemnation. The biopic will explore O'Connor's early life and beginnings in the music industry. 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. Full credits for the biopic include Decker as director, Gregg as writer and O'Reilly, Chordia, Canning and Sherman as producers. The project is a See-Saw Films, Nine Daughters and ie: entertainment production. Ie: entertainment co-founder Clark will executive produce, alongside See-Saw Film's joint managing director Simon Gillis and BBC Film commissioning executive Kristin Irving. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News The Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack? 100% Fake and AI-Generated
