Over the last decade, there have been a number of names and faces attached to the film, Spinning Gold. Inspired by the life of famed record executive Neil Bogart, the film was set to star Justin Timberlake as far back as 2011. In 2021, it looks like the film has finally found its footing. With production underway in New Jersey, a few names have been added to the cast.
Cameron “Wiz Khalifa” Thomasz has been cast as George Clinton in the upcoming Bogart biopic. Beside him, Ledisi has been cast as Gladys Knight and Tayla Parx will play the role of Donna Summer. Other additions include Lyndsy Fonseca, Jay Pharoah, Chris Redd, David “Pink Sweat$” Bowden, Jason Derulo, Peyton List, Michael Ian Black and Vinnie Pastore.
Music producer Evan Bogart and Atlantic Records President Kevin Weaver will help produce the film and soundtrack. The film’s musical accompaniment will feature covers of classic records like “Fight The Power” by the Isley Brothers and “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers.
“Spinning Gold is about a group of people who, once upon a time, lived a fairytale and made their dreams come true, all set to some of the greatest music ever pressed in vinyl. Bringing these dreamers and artists to life has been the privilege of my life,” Evan Bogart said about the project.
“For a film about one of the greatest salesmen in the entrainment business, I am thrilled to be working with Christian, Marc and the entire team of Capstone to share this timeless story to audiences and music lovers around the world.”
