Compelling Pictures is reportedly developing a film about the life and legacy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Roy Orbison. Tentatively titled, You Got It, the film will be “a romance more than a traditional biopic” documenting Orbison’s relationship with his wife, Barbara.
“The Orbisons are elated to find the perfect partners in Compelling Pictures for the Roy Orbison biopic. Denis and Jeff’s vision for this journey through Roy’s life is incredible,” the family of Roy Orbinson said.
Roy Orbison is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame with five GRAMMY Awards. He is best known for hits like “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “It’s Over” and “Only The Lonely.” Along the way, he appeared on albums with likes of Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.
“Roy Orbison is a singular talent who holds a special place in our hearts, both as a favorite singer for ourselves and our loved ones, and also as a symbol of the incredible strength and resilience of the human spirit,” Compelling Pictures stated. “It’s been an honor getting to know Wesley, Roy Jr, and Alex and their families, and we believe this unique love story between Roy and Barbara — rife with humor, tension, and emotion, all accentuated by these incredible songs — will reach the rafters like one of Roy’s impossible notes.”
Compelling Pictures is no stranger to the biopic business. The company has worked on the Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and the Freddie Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. Compelling Pictures is currently working on You Got It and recently locked in a deal for the Boyz II Men biopic.
