Lee Daniels the latest director linked with long-awaited Janis Joplin biopic

Cameras set to roll in 2013, a decade and three directors after plans to bring singer's story to the big screen were first mootedPrecious and Paperboy director Lee Daniels is in talks to direct the long-gestating Janis Joplin biopic, which has Oscar nominee Amy Adams attached to star as the iconic 60s singer.Daniels is the latest film-maker to consider taking on a film about Joplin, following interest from Fernando Meirelles, Catherine Hardwicke and Wayne's World director Penelope Spheeris. Ren�...

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10:54 on October 17 2012

Lee Daniels the latest director linked with long-awaited Janis Joplin biopic

Guardian Music — Cameras set to roll in 2013, a decade and three directors after plans to bring singer's story to the big screen were first mootedPrecious and Paperboy director Lee Daniel... more info

17:30 on October 17 2012

Amy Adams returns to Janis Joplin biopic, new director hired

Consequence of Sound — As unpredictable as the singer herself. more info

Janis Joplin

18:06 on October 17 2012

Lee Daniels Attached To Direct Amy Adams' Janis Joplin Biopic

ContactMusic — Director Lee Daniels is in talks to take charge of a new Janis Joplin biopic starring Amy Adams as the tragic 1960s rock and blues legend.City of God... more info

Janis Joplin