Edgar Wright is directing a documentary! The news comes from IndieWire who reports that the documentary he's working on will be his next film and it will tell the story of the cult pop-rock band, Sparks.
According to the report, "he’s currently gathering archival material on the band for the project, which will be his first movie since 'Baby Driver' became the biggest hit of his career." Last May, Wright filmed one of the band's concerts in London. Wright told the outlet:
“I have been a fan of them since I saw them on Top Of The Pops in 1979 — and when I had ‘Beat The Clock’ on vinyl."
The band was formed in 1972 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael in Los Angeles and some of their albums include the 1971 debut "Halfnelson," then there's “Big Beat,” “No. 1 in Heaven,” “Lil’ Beethoven,” and “Hello Young Lovers.” The band’s...
According to the report, "he’s currently gathering archival material on the band for the project, which will be his first movie since 'Baby Driver' became the biggest hit of his career." Last May, Wright filmed one of the band's concerts in London. Wright told the outlet:
“I have been a fan of them since I saw them on Top Of The Pops in 1979 — and when I had ‘Beat The Clock’ on vinyl."
The band was formed in 1972 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael in Los Angeles and some of their albums include the 1971 debut "Halfnelson," then there's “Big Beat,” “No. 1 in Heaven,” “Lil’ Beethoven,” and “Hello Young Lovers.” The band’s...
- 6/22/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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