actor Joe Manganiello making Smiths movie "Shoplifters of the World"; Morrissey biopic in the works
There are a couple movies related to The Smiths currently in production, one of which has Morrissey's blessing, and one of which does not. As reported by Pitchfork, Shoplifters of the World is the one with Moz's approval and it's loosely based on an infamous 1988 incident, where an armed Smiths fan plotted to take control of a Denver radio station, forcing the DJs to play The Smiths at gunpoint...
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Rolling Stone — Actor Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike, Sabotage) is producing a film with his company 359 Inc. about rock legends the Smiths, Pitchfork reports. The film, called Sho... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — There are a couple movies related to The Smiths currently in production, one of which has Morrissey's blessing, and one of which does not. As reported by Pitchfork, ... more info