Boyz II Men are producing a new biopic that will bring their legendary legacy to the big screen.
The legendary R&B band consisting of Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris and Shawn Stockman teams up with Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave to bring them from the streets of Philadelphia The journey to international stardom was made into a feature-length film.
The trio, whose harmonious voices have influenced generations of artists, will serve as executive producers on the project, but a director has not yet been named.
Nathan Morris expressed confidence in the partnership.
“We’ve been waiting to find the right partner who understands our story and is willing to tell it. Denis (O’Sullivan) and Jeff (Calligheri) at Compelling Pictures understood us from day one,” Morris said in a statement.
The collaboration marks an exciting opportunity to delve into the band’s history, tracing their early origins and their success through the releases of “Motownphilly,” “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” and the record-breaking “End of Yesterday” ” and other hit songs and the story of his rapid rise. road”.
In addition to the biopic, the production team is also working on a feature-length documentary that will explore the highs and lows of Boyz II Men’s career in a more complex manner.
The feature is expected to capture the emotional and personal side of the band’s evolution from their early success in the 1990s to their continued vitality in an ever-changing music industry.
Producers O’Sullivan and Cary Gary commented on the importance of the project.
“We’re excited to showcase the brotherhood and camaraderie, as well as the challenges and conflicts, humor and heartbreak that accompany Nate, Sean, Vanya and Mike’s efforts to achieve unparalleled success.”
Boyz II Men continue to tour, recently playing three sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
