The upcoming David Bowie biopic, Stardust, has cast it’s leading man, according to Deadline and Screen International.
The role will be played by Lovesick actor and musician Johnny Flynn, who will be accompanied by Marc Maron as Bowie’s publicist and Jena Malone as Bowie’s first wife, Angie. The film is set to span from Bowie’s first trip to America in the 70’s to the creation of Ziggy Stardust.
.@JohnnyFlynnHQ to play David Bowie in biopic 'Stardust' https://t.co/7aV0gU3yob pic.twitter.com/5Apw7yreHv
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 31, 2019
Additionally, Screen International highlighted that the soundtrack will include a set of Bowie performances, and principal photography for the Gabriel Range directed film will start in June.