AC/DC's Bon Scott's Life To Be Turned Into A Movie

The life of AC/DC's second singer Bon Scott, who died in 1980, is to become the subject of a new movie.

The project, which has yet-to-be-titled, is being overseen by film maker Eddie Martin.

According to Australia's Undercover, talks about film have been ongoing over recent months, although Martin said it was in its "early days".

"We are in the writing process. We’ve been meeting with Gaby, Mary, Irene [Scott's former wife] and The Valentines crew, people like Vince Lovegrove, Bon’s early friends," Martin added.

The role of Scott has yet to be decided, although Tom Budge is understood to be the favourite to play AC/DC's Angus Young.

Scott's life remains one of the few untold stories about AC/DC. He joined the band in 1974 after replacing original singer Dave Evans.

Martin said he would "love" filming to begin over the next "12-18 months".

Thanks for the report to Gigwise.com.

Comments

[Guitargod2640]

first comment. it's about time that they made a movie about bon scott. if it weren't for him, there would be no ac\dc today

[Martindecorum]

haha this would kick arse, Drugs, Sex, Fights, etc etc, and ROck n Roll

[Jau_Peacecraft]

If the same guy who did the Bob Dylan movie "I'm Not There" directed this, I would see it in a heartbeat.

[nikkisixx666]

Ahhh bon scott, one of the last great song writers, and singers. This movie id kill to see

[Rocker_94]

Normally I don't like when people do movies on someone's life, because they miss many details or change the story around.

I want to see this one though!

[lilboisX3]

Sounds like a ploy for someone to cash in on a star.

[theamnesiac]

I might be in the minority here, but I've gotta say I've always preferred Bon-era AC/DC to Brian Johnson's.

[conman5895]

swwwweeeeettttt

[captainperoxide]

theamnesiac wrote:
I might be in the minority here, but I've gotta say I've always preferred Bon-era AC/DC to Brian Johnson's.

I don't think you're in the minority, bro. Most hardcore Acca Dacca fans seem to prefer the Bon Scott-era band. I'm a pretty hardcore fan, but I personally prefer Brian Johnson as a frontman. Bon was a better writer though. And this is just my personal opinion, at the end of the day they're both amazing.

[newbie08]

Wow, hope this turns out to be good. Bon Scott-era ACDC was easily the greatest era, imo. And that Tom Budge guy does bare an uncanny resemblance to Angus Young.

[Paul DB]

But who to cast? My vote's for The Rock.

[Paul DB]

I say they cast The Rock.

[randyaintdead82]

definately not rated G lol

[Galvatron]

I think they should get Denzel Washington to play Bon.

He is a fine actor.

[pootoob]

This should've been made so long ago now.

[shattamakar]

gene simmons should play bon.....not

[Inigo1]

****, they could have picted a better crew then the too mentioned. B-actor, B-director. Too bad. Hopes it still rocks if it ever comes out, though, I think it won't =/. But, hey, who cares? AC/DC still rocks, and that's all that's matter . 20 and 22 Febuari !!!

[Paul DB]

I think they should get Denzel Washington to play Bon.

He is a fine actor.

+1

[Vendim]

I would love to see that movie!

[Dio10101]

Do Angus or Malcolm have any say in this?

[fireoptic]

NO MOVIE! Angus and Malcom should NOT have say in this, they sold out to Wal-Mart, they would be more than happy to make money off of Bon.

Let Bon Scott rest in peace. If you're making a movie, include only real footage. No one should try to be Bon Scott. Write a book instead!

[theotherguy7145]

fireoptic wrote:

NO MOVIE! Angus and Malcom should NOT have say in this, they sold out to Wal-Mart, they would be more than happy to make money off of Bon.

Let Bon Scott rest in peace. If you're making a movie, include only real footage. No one should try to be Bon Scott. Write a book instead!

I'm ok with it, SO LONG AS THEY DON'T BALLS IT UP! a book would probably be better though.

[Polystant]

Galvatron wrote:

I think they should get Denzel Washington to play Bon.

He is a fine actor.

Ha.....

Is it just me or does it say AC/DCs SECOND singer in the first paragraph?

[Polystant]

i didnt know there was another before him...

checked.

[bagelbob]

this would be a brilliant movie,and denzel washington...i dont think he'd be good for bon lol

[systematication]

Polystant wrote:

Galvatron wrote:

I think they should get Denzel Washington to play Bon.

He is a fine actor.
Ha.....

Is it just me or does it say AC/DCs SECOND singer in the first paragraph?

Polystant wrote:

i didnt know there was another before him...

There was indeed a singer before Bon. His name is.....Dave Evans. AC/DC canned him in the early seventies and said "Oh hey look it's Bon Scott" lol.

[Emo_Guitars]

this is great but they need to make a Eric Clapton movie already...

[voidSkipper]

This is going to be a depressing movie.

[ihavenoname93]

Polystant wrote:

Galvatron wrote:

I think they should get Denzel Washington to play Bon.

He is a fine actor.
Ha.....

Is it just me or does it say AC/DCs SECOND singer in the first paragraph?

probably because he was their second singer

[WholeLottaHolly]

HAHA!! "ihavenoname93", oh the sarcasm haha but really now he was their 2nd singer, is that not widely known?? He was their roadie 1st n that's how they all crossd paths... thank jesus they did... dave evans... *cringe* ...a world w/ out bon in AC/DC... *even more cringe*...