Lionel Richie is, of course, one of the biggest musical legends in the world. With enormous hits such as Say You Say Me, and Hello, the star has managed to maintain himself as one of the most recognised musical artists in the industry for over 40 years.
Things aren’t beginning to slow down for the 71-year-old as reports have indicated he will be receiving the musical treatment in months to come.
While the Queen and Freddie Mercury-based film Bohemian Rhapsody was one of the highest grossing films of last year, Richie could be looking at a similar situation for his own film.
Variety recently reported Disney Studios are developing an original movie musical on Richie’s works.
This would most likely be of similar nature to the well-loved musical and subsequent film: Mamma Mia!
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The project is reportedly tentatively titled “All Night Long” – after one of his biggest hits of the same name.
While the project is certainly only in its early stages of development, the publication claims the producers have a “theatrical release” in mind.
Richie himself is at the top of the project, alongside his manager Bruce Eskowitz.
They are supposedly working with Cavalry Media executives, Dana Brunetti and Matt Del Piano.
While this is exceptionally exciting news for fans of the star, they will also be pleased to hear he is appearing in this year’s Glastonbury Experience.
Although Glastonbury 2020 could not go ahead because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this weekend has seen the BBC air the Glastonbury Experience.
Sunday’s edition of the show will see Lionel Richie appearing on the Glastonbury Teatime Legends slot.
While the slot begins at 6.30pm on BBC Two, Richie will have great company as he is joined by such legends as Neil Diamond, Shirley Bassey, and Kylie Minogue.