Kurt Cobain Movie

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Hollywood scribe tackles Cobain movie By Borys Kit

 

"Troy" screenwriter David Benioff has signed on to write a movie about late rocker Kurt Cobain.

 

Many of the details of the Universal Pictures project are still in the early stages. Benioff will use as a reference the Charles Cross' 2001 book "Heavier Than Heaven," which detailed the rise and fall of the Nirvana frontman.

 

Also unclear is whether Courtney Love, Cobain's widow, will appear onscreen. Love is on board as executive producer, along with her attorney Howard Weitzman.

 

Nirvana helped popularize grunge rock in the early '90s, and their song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was often termed the anthem for a generation. Cobain struggled with drug addiction and the pressures of fame, and was found dead in his home in 1994. Although labeled a suicide, his death and its circumstances have taken on mythic status.

 

Cross' book, while attempting to be a definitive biography, was criticized at the time for not having the involvement of Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl or Cobain's mother.

 

Several attempts have been made to bring Cobain's story to the big screen, though none have come to fruition. Director Gus Van Sant based his 2005 movie "Last Days" on what may have happened in Cobain's final days.

 

Benioff also wrote the upcoming Marc Forster drama "The Kite Runner," as well as "25th Hour," which was based on his own novel. His upcoming credits include "Wolverine" and "Brothers."

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Come as you R-Patz

 

ROBERT PATTINSON has landed his dream film role - playing KURT COBAIN in a Hollywood biopic. The Twilight star has always thought of himself as a musician rather than an actor, he even reckons his guitar is his best friend.

 

So securing a part playing the tragic NIRVANA genius, who shot himself in 1994, is ideal for the pin-up.

 

R-Patz has been in regular contact with Kurt's widow COURTNEY LOVE, who has been handed a key role in the production by bosses at Universal Pictures.

 

The HOLE singer wanted R-Patz as Kurt and SCARLETT JOHANSSON to portray her. My graphics team have mocked up Rob and Scarlett as the hellraising pair.

 

A source said: "This is a big money deal for Courtney.

 

"She has agreed to the film on condition that she gets to decide the main aspects of the project including director, casting, screenplay and music.

 

"Robert has been calling and emailing her non-stop. She has been a bit wound up by his manners, but he is her number one choice to play Kurt.

 

"She is adamant Scarlett will play her. Scarlett is friendly with FRANCES BEAN, her daughter with Kurt."

 

Courtney has been in touch with director DAVID FINCHER about the project, which has the working title All Apologies.

 

He was behind Fight Club, Se7en and The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.

 

It's not the first time a studio have tried to make a film about Nirvana, who had hits with Come As You Are and Smells Like Teen Spirit.

 

A few years ago Sony Pictures were told to sling their hook by Courtney when they floated the idea of ZAC EFRON as Kurt, while Frances Bean would play her mum.

 

I have to say, the 14-year-old in me was a little bit sick when I found out a Twilight vampire was playing a rock idol.

 

But at least it's an improvement on the man lined up to play Kurt in the West End - Footballers' Wives star GARY LUCY.