That film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons and recently wrapped filming. Garcia brought in Donny Baldwin to play drums for what became the last JGB shows. The project is another big win for Apple as it continues to build up a versatile and strong slate of film projects with plenty of star power, with Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon among the first major scores for the studio. The final Jerry Garcia Band lineup once again saw another change behind the drum kit. Click to experience the eclectic style of songs by these bands. The two have been looking for something to work on together ever since, and the opportunity to play a rock legend like Garcia was too good for Hill to pass up. This slightly skewed love song is arguably the best Jerry Garcia (guitar/vocals). The project reunites Hill and Scorsese, who first worked together on The Wolf of Wall Street, which earned Hill his second Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Scorsese has a long track record of producing and directing rock docus over the years, included the 2017 Grateful Dead doc Long Strange Trip, but this would mark the first time the director has gone the biopic route for an iconic musical act.
The good times came to an end when Garcia died in 1995, though surviving members have carried on in various incarnations.īeatles Manager Movie ‘Midas Man’ Hires New Director Mid-Shoot Filmmaker Jonas Akerlund Issues Statement They continued to record albums and tour, with Deadhead fans following them throughout the years all over the country for lengthy jam sessions. While it’s unknown what will be covered in the film, the story of the group goes back to its formation in the Bay Area amid the rise of the psychedelic counterculture of the ’60s. 25 Years After Jerry Garcia’s Death, the Grateful Dead Is Bigger Than Ever The band hasn’t played a show since 1995 but remains as relevant and profitable as ever. Insiders add that with the band and the group’s management participating in the film, Apple has rights to use the group’s musical catalog for the film. Always the boundless storyteller, his catalogue of live performances and tours reads like an intense journey through history, space, and palpable change. Per Deadline, the Dead biopic will be directed by Martin Scorsese, and Jonah Hill has been cast as Jerry Garcia.Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who are best known for their work on American Crime Story: The People vs. The Allman Brothers Band To Be Subject Of Rock Biopic From 'The Notebook' & 'John Q' Director Nick Cassavetes Spanning over thirty years, thousands of shows, countless memories, and infinite jamsJerry was a beacon for generations. Grateful Dead fans will have a biopic about the iconic band to look forward to in the near future.