As Anthony D’Amato preps backstage at Sony Hall in midtown Manhattan, it’s hard not to notice his six-foot height, horn-rimmed glasses — and the name “Amy” in large black letters on the side of his head. It’s not a tattoo, just black liquid eyeliner easy to wash off, but it suits the occasion. In a few minutes, the New Jerseyan and his 12-piece band will walk onstage, take their places beneath an LED sign lit up with Amy Winehouse’s first name and a simulation of her signature beehive,...
- 4/25/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
The filming of the new Amy Winehouse biopic is still underway, with filmmakers recreating the late singer’s first date with Blake Fielder-Civil.
The forthcoming film, titled Back to Black, stars Industry actor Marisa Abela as Winehouse and Jack O’Connell as her ex-husband Blake.
The pair originally met in 2005 in a camden pub before marrying in 2007. They famously had a tumultous on off relationship, both struggling with addiction, before Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning in 2011.
O’Connell and Abela were spotted filming scenes at London Zoo where the pair had their first date. Director Sam Taylor-Johnson was also seen on set, reported Mail Online.
Earlier this month, Winehouse’s ex-bassist said that Abela’s portrayal of the late singer is “evocative”.
Dale Davis, who was Winehouse’s bass player for eight months before her death, has since remarked how “uncanny” the actor’s performance is.
“There are certain times when I...
The forthcoming film, titled Back to Black, stars Industry actor Marisa Abela as Winehouse and Jack O’Connell as her ex-husband Blake.
The pair originally met in 2005 in a camden pub before marrying in 2007. They famously had a tumultous on off relationship, both struggling with addiction, before Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning in 2011.
O’Connell and Abela were spotted filming scenes at London Zoo where the pair had their first date. Director Sam Taylor-Johnson was also seen on set, reported Mail Online.
Earlier this month, Winehouse’s ex-bassist said that Abela’s portrayal of the late singer is “evocative”.
Dale Davis, who was Winehouse’s bass player for eight months before her death, has since remarked how “uncanny” the actor’s performance is.
“There are certain times when I...
- 3/23/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
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